Sentences with phrase «clear we support reforms»

The final report from the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission made it clear they supported reforming the pension plan because it was good for workers.

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It's disheartening to realize that a leading school food reformer like Chef Ann faces the same problem, even in a place like Boulder, which has shown clear community - wide support for reform.

Paulina Lampsa, international secretary at Pasok, is clear contined austerity alone can not drive reform: «A large majority supports reforms that can guarantee more solid prospects for future generations but is not ready to accept more austerity without growth.»

It is not clear, however, whether this increase can be attributed to Volodin's reforms: a similar rise in approval for the activities of President Putin, Prime Minister Medvedev, the Government, and regional governors suggests a broader shift in support for political institutions and individuals, rather than a localized response to the appearance of increased parliamentary professionalism.

If, as expected, Sandu and Dodon face off in the second round of the presidential elections, another opportunity will be available for Romania to support a clear reform agenda by backing Sandu, but only time will tell whether the country is willing to do so.

A clear majority of voters (59 - 21) say all candidates for state office should sign a pledge in support of a nonpartisan independent redistricting commission — a victory for both former NYC Mayor Ed Koch, whose PAC, New York Uprising, is pushing candidates to do just that; and also for AG Andrew Cuomo, who is calling for citizens and candidates alike to sign his reform pledge.

The government has indicated it will support the Cinderella Law campaign, but it is not yet clear how the reform will make it on to the statute book.

The prime minister is demanding that Tory MPs support the reform plans to shore up the coalition as Clegg has made clear that introducing a «wholly or mainly elected upper chamber» remains a vital element of the agreement between the two parties.

Sen. Tom Duane added that Gov. Cuomo's support is crucial for a bill's passage, observing that the governor's track record on marriage reform and pension benefits is clear evidence that «when he puts his mind to something, he can win.»

As president of the nonprofit Habitat for Humanity of New York state, I want to be clear that our support for reforming the Scaffold Law is not about profit, and that reform will not endanger workers.

And on Lords reform, the midterm review glumly states, «it became clear that we did not enjoy the support of enough MPs».

«To be clear: To suggest that Syracuse University has endorsed or supports the tax reform legislation currently making its way through congress is categorically false,» SU Vice Chancellor Mike Haynie said in a statement Friday.

Donohue made it clear this decision is a «direct result» of the deal struck last week by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders, in which organized labor believes the governor «traded» his approval on the LATFOR redistricting plans for lawmakers» support of pension reform.

«I've made it absolutely clear that I can't support a raise without ethics reform,» she said.

Cuomo made clear on the day he formally announced his campaign in May that he would be taking his reform message straight to the people in hopes of enlisting their support against the Albany establishment.

A court victory in the teacher - evaluation case would clear the decks for even more thoroughgoing reforms of teacher preparation and support of the kind that Ruszkowski has indicated he is interested in pursuing.

But although states and school districts are expected to use the money to support basic education services, the feds have made it clear they also want to see reform.

What has become clear is that explicitly focusing on the educational concerns of poor and minority children regardless of where they live, and expanding that to the criminal justice reform and other the social issues that end up touching (and are touched by) American public education, is critical, both in helping all children succeed as well as rallying long - terms support for the movement from the parents and communities that care for them.

Support for competitive programs, even among reformers, is apt to plummet as it becomes clear that the vagaries of peer reviewers and the prowess of grant writers are what drive results in such competitions, not true policy change, political courage, leadership or public commitment to reform.

• A deep - seated belief in the inherent right of all children to a quality education; • A professional life dedicated to improving education for teachers and their students; • A passionate commitment to improving teaching and learning in America; • Unwavering dedication to the professional integrity and competence of teachers; • Visionary and boundless energy, eternal optimism, and expert leadership; • An innate capacity to inspire collaboration and mobilize support that enabled unparalleled achievements in the history of American education reform; and • A clear vision coupled with steadfast commitment and fierce determination which has led to historic milestones in American education and meaningful impact on teaching and learning.

It doesn't have to be the entire Democratic caucus, but I need eight to 10 votes to come along with me, so it's clear there's movement in the Democratic Party to support education reform,»» recalled Mr. Carroll, who was term - limited out of office in 2011.

We can not, of course, say that these groups came to the defense of high - stakes, standardized testing at the behest of the Gates Foundation, but we should be clear that their politics align with that of the Gates Foundation, and so the fact that these particular civil rights organizations came out in force to support a central reform backed by the foundation should come as no surprise to anyone.

They make clear that either one believes in education reform and therefore necessarily supports SB 24 in toto, or one supports the status quo and attributes abysmal student performance and failing school districts to poverty.

Recommendations include the need to: 1) consider school closure in the context of a larger reform effort; 2) develop a supply of higher - performing school options; 3) clearly explain to the public how current students will benefit; 4) provide support to families and students during the transition; and 5) provide staff members with clear information about next steps.

The content and tone of the Statement to the Commissioner and the communication surrounding the development of this document make it very clear that while some school superintendents» support «reform efforts» and others raises serious concerns about particular elements of the reform agenda, there is broad - based opposition about the way Commissioner Pryor and his leadership team have been operating.

Rather than requiring that any candidate seeking political support from teachers have a solid progressive record on public education and articulate clear - cut policies and positions that are diametrically opposed to the corporate education reform industry, there is a growing acceptance of candidates who have thrown their support behind the charter school industry and the broader education reform agenda.

The guidance documents written to interpret and support the No Child Left Behind Act make clear the value of parents as partners in all aspects of schools and school policies: «Meaningful parental involvement is one of the cornerstones of the reform initiatives contained in the No Child Left Behind Act.

Unlike his younger rival, the east L.A. - born Villaraigosa, 64, is known for his education record and ardent support in the school reform community, which believes he pushed for charters and more accountability in the nation's second - largest school district with little political upside and clear risks.

Working as part of Resolution's team on child support reform, this perspective becomes all the clearer.

To be clear, EFF supports the Patent Reform Act generally and the creation of a post-grant review procedure, but this should not mean the elimination of the ex parte or inter partes systems because the PGR system can not meet the public's needs on its own.

We've long supported reform of the Federal Housing Administration, and I have testified twice before Congress on the issue.Our position is clear — it's important to shore up the long - term solvency of FHA, but not at the expense of the consumers it was designed to serve.