Sentences with phrase «colleagues on both sides of the aisle»

Now, she's flanked by colleagues on both sides of the aisle.

And like Adams, Frank Wolf drew the affection and respect of his colleagues on both sides of the aisle, who know that the House is losing one of its unsullied moral reference points when Frank Wolf retires.

«I think it's a legitimate question to his colleagues on both sides of the aisle, frankly, because he's been on both sides of the aisle, right?»

It is also a testament to Speaker Silver that he is widely respected by legislative colleagues on both sides of the aisle,» said William T. Pound, executive director of the National Conference of State Legislatures.

«It was such a pleasure to join my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support such a great cause.

Heastie's low - key manner helps explain why, after serving in the Assembly for nearly 15 years and being well - regarded by colleagues on both sides of the aisle, he remains a mystery to even those who have served alongside him for many years.

While finalizing the 2013 budget, I worked with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to cut millions in spending and eliminate a proposed tax increase to create a budget that didn't raise property taxes.

«Owen Johnson was beloved by his constituents and respected by his colleagues on both sides of the aisle, including eight governors who served during his career in the Senate,» Skelos said in the statement.

I was also able to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to secure additional funding for a number of worthwhile organizations in Grand Island and the Tonawandas.

«Thank you, Mr. Chairman and my colleagues on this side of the aisle, for welcoming me four years ago,» Morton said, «and it has been my honor and privilege to work with everyone here and to represent the people of the Eighth District.»

The debate and testimony of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle was compelling and I was deeply moved.

«It is an honor to have the unanimous support of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and I look forward to again serving as Chairman of this honorable body.

Mr. Felder, however, apparently unswayed by the governor's previous entreaties, said he had to do what was best for his constituents, which includes a large community of Orthodox Jews, though he stressed he had «great respect for my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and this institution.»

A good number of his colleagues on both sides of the aisle refused to even speak to Espada while he carried the title.

Building on this effort, I am working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pass comprehensive cyber security legislation this Congress.

I will continue to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to put forth commonsense initiatives to reduce the effects of rising sea levels and climate change.

«Chairman Kline and his committee colleagues on both sides of the aisle are currently working to develop legislation that addresses accountability and teacher quality issues, which will round out the full package of House education reforms,» Allen said.

This commonsense solution has been embraced by our colleagues on both sides of the aisle — including President Obama, who included the proportional approach in his fiscal 2017 budget.

I plan to work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle in the committee to determine how we can craft a workable legislative proposal to achieve what the president has set out as his goal.

Now, she's flanked by colleagues on both sides of the aisle.

«I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to work together and ensure this vital program is funded so community health centers can continue to provide care to those who need it most,» she added.

Not exact matches

Sen. Bob Menendez got a hand from colleagues on both sides of the political aisle in his corruption trial Thursday, with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and fellow New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker testifying that he is...

Sen. Bob Menendez got a hand from colleagues on both sides of the political aisle in his corruption trial Thursday, with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and fellow New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker testifying that he is... Read More

«My colleagues on the other side of the aisle have not brought these bills to the floor,» state Senate Democratic Minority Leader Andrea Stewart - Cousins told The Post.

«New York State Senator Kemp Hannon (R - Nassau) will be joined by survivors of sexual assault, Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas (D - Astoria), and other legislative colleagues from both sides of the aisle for a press conference on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. in Room 124 of the Capitol in Albany.

In the report's executive summary Espada says he and his colleagues «on both sides of the aisle... made history by implementing momentous, unprecedented reform in the New York State Senate.»

«We want to thank Speaker Heastie and of course we also need to thank Majority Leader Morelle, who has worked tirelessly to educate his colleagues and build support on both sides of the aisle, but particularly among Assembly Democrats,» said UFC Vice President Michael Britt.

I am extremely disappointed that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle did not consider the Minority Caucus» amendment package to cut unnecessary spending and avoid deferring payments.

Being inept, disengaged, and mostly disregarded by your colleagues — on BOTH sides of the aisle — really has very little to do with Gillibrand not having a Y chromosome.

«I oppose this bill and fight it with every fiber of my being and with all the energy I have because, unlike some of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, I did not get elected to take health care away from my constituents,» Tonko said during a daylong meeting of the GOP - dominated House Energy & Commerce Committee.

This is a crucial and costly decision made by my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to support a political ally,» Legislator Edward A. Rath, R - Amherst, said.

«Unfortunately my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have taken their lead from their extremist Washington allies and for years have refused to move any common sense gun laws.»

We wanted to have our colleagues in the House and Senate on both sides of the aisle to hear what is in our budget.»

We have an opportunity to bring millions of dollars of development and thousands of jobs to Erie County, but once again, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle are blocking investment to cater to special interests.

Tuesday, the GOP launched a statewide ad that slammed so - called «single party rule» and reminded New Yorkers of the scandals that have beset their colleagues on the opposite side of the aisle.

I hope my colleagues on the other side of the aisle will consider that as this process moves forward.»

Many of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, and their strategists, have embraced so - called «school choice» as part of their rebranding efforts, to appear more caring... This new effort even has a warm and fuzzy name: the Growth and Opportunity Project.

I hope that our colleagues on the other side of the aisle will do the right thing.