Sentences with phrase «common sense reforms in»

Two common sense reforms in Mississippi are helping families you see at church, at the store, and at the ball field.

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«The time has come for common sense, comprehensive immigration reform,» President Obama said in a speech today.

Investors and securities markets continue to benefit from common - sense reforms enacted in the wake of the financial crisis, including policies that increase transparency regarding the activity of advisers to private funds, enhance systemic stability, minimize conflicts of interests, and hold bad - actors accountable.

In 1979 Mrs. Thatcher and her government began the return to true capitalism, but even after a decade of common sense reforms and rapid improvements in productivity, we calculate it will still take us another ten years or so to catch up with Germany and France, while the United States and Japan are still further beyond our reach.That is the price of trying to make capitalism do something which is not in its nature to do — promote equalitIn 1979 Mrs. Thatcher and her government began the return to true capitalism, but even after a decade of common sense reforms and rapid improvements in productivity, we calculate it will still take us another ten years or so to catch up with Germany and France, while the United States and Japan are still further beyond our reach.That is the price of trying to make capitalism do something which is not in its nature to do — promote equalitin productivity, we calculate it will still take us another ten years or so to catch up with Germany and France, while the United States and Japan are still further beyond our reach.That is the price of trying to make capitalism do something which is not in its nature to do — promote equalitin its nature to do — promote equality.

«Shelley is a fighter who will stand up and champion our values: common - sense gun reform, protecting women's health and the environment and supporting our schools,» Biden says in the call.

«Across the nation, several states including New York overcame the outsized voices of the guardians of the status quo and passed common sense gun safety reform that bans lethal assault weapons and helps keep guns out of the hands of criminals and the dangerously mentally ill,» Cuomo said in the statement.

Our bid was rejected because the Teachers Union stooped common - sense education reforms like allowing more charter public schools and demanding more accountability from teachers in the classroom.»

NKD and our allies worked hard to pressure all stakeholders to support these common sense reforms, and at the July 2017 meeting of the County Committee we learned that we had succeeded in achieving reforms, though with some dilutions.

In advance of the January 2018 meeting of the County Committee, we proposed a common sense reform to require a vote of the County Committee for choosing a candidate to fill a vacant public office seat, in the event that a primary election is unfeasiblIn advance of the January 2018 meeting of the County Committee, we proposed a common sense reform to require a vote of the County Committee for choosing a candidate to fill a vacant public office seat, in the event that a primary election is unfeasiblin the event that a primary election is unfeasible.

Senator Carlucci Introduces «Common Sense Legislation» to Stop Insurance Fraud BY LAUREN KATE ROSENBLUM State Senator David Carlucci ran his campaign in 2010 on the platform he'd make common sense governmental and ethics reforms and fight fraud in the state's syCommon Sense Legislation» to Stop Insurance Fraud BY LAUREN KATE ROSENBLUM State Senator David Carlucci ran his campaign in 2010 on the platform he'd make common sense governmental and ethics reforms and fight fraud in the state's sysSense Legislation» to Stop Insurance Fraud BY LAUREN KATE ROSENBLUM State Senator David Carlucci ran his campaign in 2010 on the platform he'd make common sense governmental and ethics reforms and fight fraud in the state's sycommon sense governmental and ethics reforms and fight fraud in the state's syssense governmental and ethics reforms and fight fraud in the state's systems.

Assemblyman Jim Tedisco (R,C,I - Glenville), Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin (R,C,I - Schaghticoke), and Assemblyman Pete Lopez (R,C,I - Schoharie) today called for a «Spirit of «76» revolt by rank and file state legislators to clean up corruption and break the stranglehold on the Capitol that's been exerted by powerful leaders who time after time have prevented common sense reforms from becoming law in New York.

It's time for New York to step up and be a leader in improving voting access and participation, by passing common sense reforms that help everyone get to the polls and have their voices heard.»

We must change the direction in Washington and enact common - sense reforms for everyday Americans.

Here's this reaction from Willie Sullivan, the director of the Electoral Reform Society's Scottish branch: «This government's rigid «one size fits all» approach was never going to fit Scotland - its cold mathematical vision of equality flies in the face of real communities, simple geography and common sense.

U.S. Sen. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand urged voters to hold their representatives in Congress accountable if they refuse — yet again — to pass what she calls «common - sense» gun reforms.

«With just one week left in the legislative session, I am committed to working with all parties to extend mayoral control and achieve common sense reforms that ensure every child receives the first - class education they deserve,» Flanagan said in the statement.

Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky, whose credentials as a reformer will likely be debated in an approaching race to fill a Senate vacancy, said that «Cuomo's common sense reform proposals today include what I believe are essential measures to stem the tide of corruption in our state.»

In just six short weeks more than 125,000 people from all 50 states have signed our petition to repeal ObamaCare and replace with the common - sense reforms the people want and our health care system needs.

Frances Crook, chief executive of the Howard League for Penal Reform, added: «The Ministry of Justice should recognise this policy is flawed and the ban on loved ones sending in books and other essentials to prisoners has little or no support from anyone with an ounce of common sense.

«It's just a common - sense reform which in the end will help house more people.

Republican Assembly challenger Nicole Malliotakis yesterday announced her «common sense proposals to reform» Albany outside PS 13 in Rosebank.

Pre-Campaign Community Service / Activism: Worked extensively with Family of Woodstock, Rip Van Winkle Council of Boy Scouts of America, establishing Ulster County Habitat for Humanity, Ralph Darmstadt Homeless Shelter, Ulster County Board of Health and Ulster County Human Rights Commission, Caring Hands Soup Kitchen Board Member, Midtown Rising Board Member, Teacher at Woodbourne Prison, part of Rising Hope Program Platform At a Glance Economy: Supports farming subsidies, job creation through infrastructure investments in rural broadband and sustainable technology, in favor of strong unions Healthcare: Medicare for All Women's Rights: Pro-choice, supports fully funding Planned Parenthood, birth control to be paid for employer, supports equal pay for equal work Racial Justice: Will work to prevent discrimination of all kind Immigration: Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain firearms

«This bill institutes common - sense reforms to bring government benefits more in line with the private sector while still serving our employees and protecting our retirees.»

«Too many New Yorkers are in detention centers because they could not make bail and the bail fund is a common sense reform to this long - standing problem.

In today's Congressional Corner, New York Representative Chris Gibson — a Republican from the 19th district — tells WAMC's Alan Chartock that common sense reforms are needed right away.

«Concealed carry reciprocity is a common - sense reform that reduces confusion for law - abiding gun owners who wish to travel to other concealed - carry states,» Faso said in the statement, adding that out - of - state carriers would have to follow New York state and local prohibitions on weapons in bars, churches, public buildings and other institutions.

Speakers, including actress Amanda Peet, will call for closing loopholes in background - check laws across the country — along with other «common - sense» reforms.

I commend Senator Klein for providing a long overdue roadmap for Albany's reinvestment in NYCHA and common sense reforms to ensure public housing is accessible to New York's most vulnerable populations.»

Governor Cuomo and the state legislature have failed two years in a row to adopt these common sense reforms that are needed immediately.

Happily, this sort of common sense is starting to re-enter the conversation (thanks, in part, to the persistence of the folks at Harvard's Pathways to Prosperity initiative, who called in 2011 for a broader approach to education reform, one that includes high - quality career technical education).

On December 7, 2017, Fordham hosted a discussion with David Driscoll, the man behind many of the reforms that led to the Massachusetts Miracle, and the author of a new book, Commitment and Common Sense: Leading Education Reform in Massachusetts.

New trust can be rooted in common - sense reform and causes that everyone can get behind (investing in education and infrastructure, for example).

Common - sense reforms to teacher pension systems, such as those discussed in Education Next by Robert Costrell and Michael Podgursky (see «Peaks, Cliffs, and Valleys,» features, Winter 2008), would have a similar effect of making the returns to teaching more front - loaded.

On December 7, 2017, Fordham hosted a discussion with David Driscoll, the man behind many of the reforms and the author of a new book, Commitment and Common Sense: Leading Education Reform in Massachusetts.

When the DREAM Act was proposed by Senator Dick Durbin (D - IL) in 2001 in response to a gifted young constiuent being kept from attending Julliard due to her undocumented status, it seemed — as it still does — like «common sense reform.»

«This agreement is an important first step in strengthening our curriculum and a victory for practical, common - sense reform,» Pyne said.

B4NJKids (B4K) is an independent voice for common - sense education reform in New Jersey.

Q: Common Sense School Reform argues that, on its own, tough - minded accountability yields a shallow smorgasbord of options and facilities in schools, while competition offers highly specialized schools catering to very particular strengths and interests.

90, is director of education and policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C., and author of Common Sense School Reform.

Learn more about improving education by engaging stakeholders in Commitment and Common Sense: Leading Education Reform in Massachusetts.

The common - sense reforms we're advocating are about rewarding teachers with the greatest success in the classroom — whether that's a tenured math teacher with 10 years of experience or a new science teacher with two.

Unfortunately, Randi and the teacher unions oppose these common - sense reforms with millions of dollars in political cash, forcing reformers to go to court to fix the problems.

Parent advocates from across the country converged on New York City on Monday, February 7 for the first national forum of Parents Across America, a parent - led movement to make parent voices heard in the national debate over education reform — and to promote positive, common - sense solutions that will improve public schools nationwide.

This past weekend protesters across the nation took to the streets in response to last month's Parkland High School shooting and demanded «common - sense» gun reform.

Taken together, this package of common - sense reforms helps open up new doors of opportunity for our charters schools and students and will ensure that the innovative spirit of our public charters remains alive and well in the years ahead.

PAA supports proven, common - sense education reforms that have a demonstrated track record of success, including a strong parental role in school governance.

But Secretary of Education Arne Duncan isn't likely to budge from his strong stance that this $ 4 billion in coveted discretionary aid is his lever to push states toward what he calls common - sense reforms.

PETA also fights reform efforts nationwide, including legislation introduced by animal lovers in several states mandating simple, common sense procedures which would protect shelter animals: such as requiring shelters to provide prompt and necessary veterinary care rather than allow animals to suffer, to work with qualified non-profit rescue organizations rather than killing animals who have a place to go, and to end convenience killing for savable animals when there are empty kennels or cages.

«Congress can put in place common - sense, bipartisan reforms that advance sustainable fuels the right way — solutions that work for family farmers while protecting our water, wildlife, and economy.»

«This case — and the frequency of false confessions in criminal cases — shows that common sense reforms like the videotaping of interrogations are needed to protect the innocent and our communities.»