Sentences with phrase «concerns over voting»

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Sterling had been on a downward trend since the UK's vote to leave the EU, but reduced concerns over an abrupt break - up are sending the currency higher.

Why he could vote no: Daines reportedly has similar concerns to Johnson over the tax bill's treatment of pass - through businesses.

While eight US states and the District of Columbia have voted to legalise recreational marijuana, the White House has hinted that the Department of Justice will do more to enforce federal laws prohibiting recreational marijuana, raising concerns over how Canada's approach will coexist with a potential crackdown south of the border.

As far as some Canadian CEOs are concerned, the voting public made the right decision in electing another Conservative federal government over a Liberal one, according to a web poll conducted by COMPAS Inc..

The allegations about Cambridge Analytica have drawn concern concern over whether Facebook data were used to influence the outcome of the 2016 U.S. presidential election and the Brexit vote.

Calls have included asking representatives to vote against Betsy DeVos's nomination for secretary of education or asking Customs and Border Control to voice concern over President Trump's suspension of refugee immigration.

However, on Wednesday the Senate Public Utilities Committee canceled plans to send Senate Bill 58 to the floor for a full chamber vote at least until next year over concerns about the effects of the bill's proposed changes.

Britons voted last Thursday to leave the EU over concerns including immigration and regulation.

Kalanick, however, says Benchmark had 14 months to voice its concerns over that agreement and the first mention of the claims that they were defrauded into singing those voting agreements was in the lawsuit Benchmark filed.

The bill's price tag had been a sticking point for one senator, Mr. Corker, a longtime deficit hawk, who voted against the initial Senate bill over concerns it would add to the federal debt.

A day after the bill's prospects wavered somewhat, Republican leaders notched two victories on Friday, when Senator Marco Rubio of Florida said he would vote yes after gaining a more generous child tax credit in the final bill and Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who voted against the initial Senate bill over deficit concerns, said he would support the legislation.

At Wednesday's oral arguments, the court's conservative majority appeared to have the votes to allow the public prayers to continue in some form, but both sides expressed concerns about the level of judicial and government oversight over prayers presented by members of a particular faith.

When I was the only person in a church meeting of a hundred plus, who voted against spending thousands on a building (mainly because of dodgy fiscal justification and concerns over leadership empire building), I obviously became villein of the peace!

We will have to see whether Lacazette makes the difference on Thursday, but if he does then everyone concerned with Arsenal will over Aubameyang a big vote of thanks.

The 6 - 0 vote comes as a blow to an organized group of residents who live near the practice field and oppose the lights, citing concerns over property values, noise, traffic and loss of the neighborhood's quaint character.

After months of debate fueled by environmental concerns over a proposed mega gas station at the northeast corner of Butterfield Road and Route 53 near Glen Ellyn, DuPage County board members Tuesday soundly defeated the proposal in a 14 to 4 vote.

MCHENRY — The Huntley Park District has voted to proceed with plans for a park in the Wing Pointe subdivision over the objections of some residents who opposed the plan because of traffic and noise concerns.

Weprin hasn't definitively said whether he would have voted «yes» or «no,» but made sounds like he would have voted «no» due to concerns over cuts to Medicare and Social Security.

Seven New York Republicans in the House of Representatives last week voted against the Republican - backed budget plan, with several citing concerns over the end to deductions.

Clearly concerned about slipping poll numbers in Iowa, Hillary Clinton's campaign went after Bernie Sanders this week, attacking him over past gun - control votes and his health care proposals.

Also, people who join these organizations tend to be true believers — the sort who turn out to vote on primary day — and the more of them that are backing Nixon over Cuomo, the more concerned the governor might be.

«Due to serious concerns over the rollout of new electronic voting machines in several counties within the district, the local financial burden of holding a special election so close to the regular election cycle, as well as the possible disenfranchisement of overseas military voters who would not be able to participate, I will call for a Special Election to be held on November 2, 2010.»

Sinn Fein MEP Martina Anderson has said if English votes «drag us out of the EU that would be like Britannia waves the rules», as she raised concerns over a border between Northern and the Republic of Ireland.

-- Vote against the finance bill after listening to the people's concerns over issues like the 10p tax rate (assuming the bill remains talking about retrospective taxation)-- Recognise the much bulkier and more vast argument against 42 days legislation and support the rebellion against this legislation rather than supporting the PR men and the policy writers to the hilt regardless of the realities of the situation.

Suggestions over the weekend that a vote could be offered on potentially limiting access to abortion throughout the UK tend to suggest that such concerns are merited.

With just a few weeks to go until the referendum, Cabinet ministers are becoming concerned that some relations will be hard to repair once the vote is over.

Despite concerns over Hoey's cross-party appeal, the MP for Leeds Central won comfortably by 330 votes to 209.

The complainants (who at the moment will remain anonymous) even alleged that they was willing to go to News 12 and the Journal News to expose the actions of Mr. Lafayette concerning the process to challenge the signatures, fraudulently having people on Democratic voter rolls and abusing his absolute power over the voting process as Westchester democratic chairman, Mount Vernon City Committee Chairman and Westchester County Democratic Commissioner of Elections which they felt was illegal in nature and the DA's office was against the complainants going public with their complaints.

«Mark Harper admits «exasperation» over prisoner voting rights as he faces the wrath of angry Tory MPs Main Health Minister makes reducing abortion rate «an absolute priority» as Nadine Dorries raises concerns over lack of pre-abortion counselling»

All of the state's Democrats in the House of Representatives and seven of the Republicans voted against a budget measure that clears the way for a vote on tax overhaul, citing concerns over eliminating the state and local tax deductions.

An impending Brexit and issues surrounding concerns over social care, health care and education could all be influencing factors when it comes to an early election vote.

While some states have made it possible for military or abroad voters to return absentee ballots by e-mail or by fax, Kellner said New York had rejected that idea out of concerns over voter privacy and the risk of vote interception, and was instead focusing on making it easier for absentee voters to receive ballots.

But, as lawmakers prepare to vote on whether the city should seize over 100 tax delinquent properties, there are some concerns about those properties that aren't vacant.

Moreover, this strict amendment process has not excessively impeded constitutional change, as it has allowed for many significant constitutional amendments over the nation's history, including the Bill of Rights and Amendments concerning the income tax, the direct election of senators, the two term presidency, and the right to vote of women and 18 year olds.

In the lead up to the vote, Arab League secretary - general Amr Moussa's outspoken attack over alleged civilian casualties raised concerns in Westminster about the extent of international support for the mission.

Party officials deny their concerns over the Reform Party stem from competing for votes and potentially losing space on the statewide ballot.

The bill was granted a second reading by 3444 votes to three, but several Tory MPs stood to cast doubts on the existence of climate change, raising concerns over the party's commitment to the environment.

Nassau lawmakers voted to boost their pay by nearly 100 percent — assuming they're re-elected in two years — as they brushed aside concerns over appearance in light of the county's budget woes.

According to a press release sent by an organization called the Concerned Residents of Oxford, Mayor Stark (who voted «yes» on the ban, received over 300 letters from local residents urging him to enact a moratorium.

Although Democratic leaders and aides have acknowledged the reality that, because conservative Democrats still have deep concerns over the direction of their plan, it will be very hard to hold a vote by Friday, Democratic leaders insist that decision has not been formally made.

Although members of the NIFA board declined to talk publicly Wednesday, sources say sentiment is strong among the six directors to vote to take over Nassau County's finances when they meet again on Thursday, with Conservative George Marlin and chairman Ronald Stack the most concerned about the county's budget being out of balance.

Mr Johnson's remarks came as Vote Leave attempted to move attention onto concerns over the ability of the UK to deal with tax avoidance while Britain remains in the EU.

Faso voted against the version that passed the House last week because of concern over the impact of loss the SALT deduction.

Katko is running for reelection in a congressional district that has changed parties for the last five election cycles, and has expressed concern over Trump's tone and divisive rhetoric, saying Trump will have to earn his vote.

The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Imo State, Prof. Francis Chukwuemeka Ezeon has allayed the fears of Imolites who had raised concerns over the purported training of ad - hoc personnel on the use of voting machines in some states of the federation.

The concerns over the loss of the tax deduction led seven of New York's nine GOP House members to vote against the budget.

Seven House Republicans voted against the GOP budget last month citing concerns over eliminating or altering deductions, a move that would have negative impacts for a high - tax state like New York.

Supporters are pushing for the amendment as there is a concern it could be voted down amid a broader campaign against a referendum over whether to hold a constitutional convention, which is being opposed by environmental groups.

The prime minister has committed «seven mortal sins» that have degraded politics, Sir Alistair continued, including; the cash for honours scandal, his alleged disregard for cabinet government, the «shocking political interferenace» in the fraud investigation of BAE's arms deal in Saudi Arabia, his dismissal of concerns over postal voting, the handling of investigations in ministerial disconduct, an «undue reliance on spin», and «politicising» the civil service.

Nassau lawmakers voted Monday to boost their pay by nearly 100 percent — assuming they're re-elected in two years — as they brushed aside concerns over appearance in light of the county's budget woes.