Sentences with phrase «discussion of the policy issues»

A portion of the June 25th meeting will be open to the public for a discussion of policy issues.

A Discussion with School Boards: Raising the Graduation Rate, High School Improvement and Policy Decisions is a series of five PowerPoint presentations developed by VDOE and the University of Virginia available for superintendents to present to their school boards to address the topic of graduation and to prompt discussion of policy issues that may affect graduation rates.

but the video's discussion of policy issues still applies today.

(Chapter 2, Neighborhood Cats TNR Handbook)- An in - depth discussion of the policy issues surrounding TNR, including an analysis of failed alternative methods.

Not exact matches

Other countries have argued that discussions and decisions on this issue should be tackled at a global level and with the help of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, a group that advises its 35 members on tax policy.

Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward - looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to successfully and profitably market our products and services; the acceptance of our products and services by patients and healthcare providers; our ability to meet demand for our products and services; the willingness of health insurance companies and other payers to cover Cologuard and adequately reimburse us for our performance of the Cologuard test; the amount and nature of competition from other cancer screening and diagnostic products and services; the effects of the adoption, modification or repeal of any healthcare reform law, rule, order, interpretation or policy; the effects of changes in pricing, coverage and reimbursement for our products and services, including without limitation as a result of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014; recommendations, guidelines and quality metrics issued by various organizations such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance regarding cancer screening or our products and services; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to maintain regulatory approvals and comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10 - Q.

Given these positive surprises, and because monetary policy must be forward - looking to achieve our inflation target, Governing Council's discussions focused on three main issues: first, the extent to which recent strength is signalling stronger economic momentum in Canada and globally; second, how heightened levels of uncertainty, particularly about US tax and trade policies, should be incorporated in our outlook; and third, how much excess capacity the economy currently has, and the growth rate of potential output going forward.

I'm pleased to have been part of a very constructive discussion on how we can all work together on policies that support a strong and competitive U.S. economy, create jobs and address safety and environmental issues.

Among the topics of discussion will include energy independence, legal and policy issues impacting the energy sector, tax reform and geopolitical risks in Syria, Russia and Iran.

Specifically, Robert McCormick, chief policy officer with Glass Lewis, sees the importance of the CSA putting the issue out for open discussion.

In order to facilitate informed policy discussion on this important issue, UBC's Asia Pacific Dispute Resolution (APDR) project hosted a Policy Roundtable in Vancouver April 20, 2016 in collaboration with the Asia Pacific Foundation of Cpolicy discussion on this important issue, UBC's Asia Pacific Dispute Resolution (APDR) project hosted a Policy Roundtable in Vancouver April 20, 2016 in collaboration with the Asia Pacific Foundation of CPolicy Roundtable in Vancouver April 20, 2016 in collaboration with the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada.

The NATO essay points again to the fact that, whether the issue under discussion is welfare policy or foreign policy, what we consistently find in the work of Irving Kristol is a consideration of public life and governing from the standpoint of the individual soul» and, by the same token, a consideration of the need to foster the right kinds of virtues in individual souls in order for the most desirable regimes to be successful.

Topics will include how President Trump's agenda will affect your business, the congressional agenda for 2017 and discussion on policy issues of interest to the food and beverage industry.

Panel discussion will feature climate policy experts and leading vintners at Vinexpo Bordeaux 2017, Sunday, June 18 NEW YORK — April 20, 2017 — The impact of climate change on viticulture and wine quality is among the most critical issues facing the global wine community today, as it prepares to converge on Bordeaux, France, this -LSB-...]

He chose to give up private practice to work for breastfeeding policy, has been able to bring «breastfeeding» issues to forefront of discussions both at national level and international level.

A trio of senior ministers have demanded a full discussion on Britain's nuclear policy in the wake of the decision not to debate the issue at this year's Labour conference.

Colm: I fear you are allowing your (and my) disagreements with the classical liberal / libertarian right on social and economic policy to get in the way of the possibility of useful discussion of civil liberties issues.

I met Marc Plattner yesterday, who edits the Journal of Democracy and is a veteran of both academic and policy discussions around issues of democracy and democratization.

Our latest policy discussion paper again encourages members to reflect on more issues of particular relevance to younger voters — this time, the environment.

Just as with negative comments on a nonprofit blog and flame wars on a discussion board, organizations will want to set out clear policies about what kind of behavior will be allowed, and they should also be prepared to handle a little unruliness (again, a common issue with all kinds of social media adoption).

All of our fringe meetings were very successful, leading discussion in the party on key issues of fairness in the economy: taxes, high pay and our Plan C to put sustainability and fairness at the heart of government policy.

There are a majority of people who are not involved in political issues but who take delight in discussing political matters and how such discussions can cause a change in government policy for the best in this country.

Topics of discussion and presentations included an overview of the New York State Association of Counties; New York State Open Government Laws; Major Policy Issues Affecting Counties; Introduction to County Finance and Budget Issues; County Government Structure in New York State; Ethics in Government; Adopting Local Laws; and Role of the Clerks of Legislative Boards.

The battle has potential consequences for New Yorkers as discussions will begin soon over a $ 150 billion - plus state budget and an array of policy issues, from immigration and funding for legal services for the poor to whether to legalize ride - hailing upstate or permit physicians to assist terminal patients end their lives.

Stewart - Cousins's trip will include discussions on mostly state - level issues, including a series of briefings, policy discussions and work sessions on issues that overlap with the Obama administration's broader agenda — including hot - button issues in New York, such as raising the minimum wage and paid family leave, as well as gun control.

There was no discussion of foreign policy worth talking about, no discussion of counter terrorism policy, protecting America from attack, defence issues.

The Hearst Media Center hosted Capital Region lawmakers and Times Union journalists for «Capitol Confidential Issues Roundtable: State Lawmakers,» an evening of fast - paced small group discussions on state policy issues Tuesday in CoIssues Roundtable: State Lawmakers,» an evening of fast - paced small group discussions on state policy issues Tuesday in Coissues Tuesday in Colonie.

The board members resolved after their last meeting to make the issue «front and center» and have been having regular, «around - the - clock» discussions about what the policy should look like, said Kevin O'Toole, the Christie - appointed chairman of the board and a former Republican state lawmaker in New Jersey.

Annual Conference is not an appropriate forum and does not have the means for detailed discussions of the wide range of issues that need to make up Party policy.

Away from the discussion of tougher criminal penalties for rioters and the immediate issue of police numbers I want to suggest two long - term policy changes that will help address society's deeper problems.

At the same meeting in which Aquila announced her exit, the board voted to reverse long - standing policy and in future consider credible complaints about campaign spending misdeeds even if those tips are anonymous — an issue of much discussion at last month's Moreland hearing.

«We believe that the current public discussion of these issues presents a real opportunity to craft policies that make our government more transparent,» wrote State Senator Liz Krueger and Assemblyman Danny O'Donnell, who have sponsored a bill to end the automatic deletion.

The discussion is not of ministerial positions - although there might be some significant appointments to policy reviews - but of working groups on issues of shared interest.

The Forum on Human Germline Interventions, organized by AAAS, convened a multi-disciplinary group of scientists, ethicists, and theologians to participate in discussions regarding scientific freedom and responsibility issues; the history and status of religious involvement; ethical and theological issues; therapeutic vs. enhancement applications; and setting policy and developing guidelines on human germline research and applications.

by promoting reasoned and balanced policy discussions and debate among contending points of view on such issues.

Its tasks are to reflect different standpoints in the scientific and public discussion of life science issues, to develop ideas how to involve citizens, and to give policy advice on ethics questions surrounding new developments in the life sciences.

The AAAS Center for Science, Technology, and Security Policy (CSTSP) initiated a series of discussion - based meetings in the broader Middle East and North Africa region, including Afghanistan and Pakistan (BMENA) to better understand critical issues that underlie international collaboration and scientific engagement in the biological sciences.

«Although NIH played an essential role in the discussions with the Lacks family about the use of HeLa cells, we all need to think about how we approach issues that arise as science moves forward, balancing privacy concerns with advances in research, and the ways policy can be updated to reflect these complexities,» added Dr. Fagen.

«Sustainable food systems and environmental protection may be important, but these issues don't belong in discussions of healthy eating,» wrote Jeff Stier of the National Center for Public Policy Research, a conservative think tank in Washington, D.C., in an op - ed in The Des Moines Register today.

Instead, the goal is to create forum for «high - level discussions» of more general policy issues.

In view of the increasing activity and attention to the role of science in foreign policy at the highest political levels, we believe the time is right to catalyze greater thought and discussion about issues at the interface of science and diplomacy.

All that does not leave much space for serious discussion of the issues in any specific policy arena, education or otherwise.

Each issue includes such helpful features as public policy updates, educational issues, association news, discussion of ethical practices, and an editorial from a working professional in the field.

The discussions range across a number of statistical and policy issues.

The J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation, the ROCI Task Force and Bellwether Education Partners are working to foster a better understanding of the issues that affect rural education, inform policy discussions, and bring attention to the unique needs and circumstances of rural school children.

The issue of teacher shortages has again become a focal point in media and policy discussions.

ASCD's May issue of Policy Points (PDF) provides basic information about the Common Core State Standards to inform educators» discussions with colleagues, parents, community members, and policymakers.

CCSA Advocates wishes to thank all of the candidates who participated in our endorsement process, including their time spent in discussions with staff and local representatives, and the candidates» thoughtful consideration of policy and programmatic issues.

Save for a few NAACP branches (including its affiliate in Connecticut, have stepped up in the discussions over Gov. Dan Malloy's school reform effort, and advocated on behalf of Bridgeport mother Tanya McDowell, who will serve five years for trying to provide her child with a high - quality school), the nation's oldest civil rights group offers nothing substantial on addressing issues such as ending Zip Code Education policies, expanding school choice, addressing childhood illiteracy, and revamping how teachers are recruited, trained, paid, and evaluated (especially when it comes to bringing more black men into the teaching profession).

Her work involves the development of learning events and products, including forums, study tours, webinars, discussion groups, and publications, and the dissemination of policy and practice guidance to multiple audiences to frame issues, inform policy, and create conversations that improve education and the lives of vulnerable students and youth.