Sentences with phrase «down federal efforts»

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On February 26 of this year, for instance, eight members of the Court ruled that the federal racketeering statute (popularly known as RICO) did not apply to the efforts of the Pro-Life Action Network to shut down various abortion clinics.

His Senate has blocked Cuomo's attempts to expand abortion rights to protect late - term abortions, as well as efforts to make sure federal protections would continue if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the Roe v. Wade decision that made abortion legal nationwide.

A federal judge earlier this month shot down an effort to grant a preliminary injunction to the group that would have allowed donors to go over the $ 150,000 contribution limit in state law.

This law is so weak, critics say, that an EPA effort to ban asbestos — a class of fibrous minerals known to cause the deadly lung cancer mesothelioma — got struck down by a federal court in 1991 because the agency had failed to comply with another TSCA mandate that the agency pick the «least burdensome» way of regulating a substance.

Teitelbaum says the new Democrat majority in the U.S. House could bolster efforts to expand federal funding of embryonic stem cell research beyond the limits that President George W. Bush laid down in 2001.

They have leveled blistering criticism about Obama's efforts to slow down the Keystone Pipeline; they don't like his new auto emissions standards; they are unhappy with new EPA mercury emissions rules for boilers; and they don't like the fact that permits for drilling and fracking on federal lands have slowed.

Beyond these federal efforts, a handful of states have also attempted to clamp down on fraud in internet dating: new york has passed a consumer protection statute to regulate internet dating sites.

Den of Thieves A complete mess, the film attempts to involve audiences in both a cop's effort to track down murderous thieves and the thieves» attempt to steal millions from the federal reserve.

As part of that effort, federal officials shut down Corinthian Colleges, which enrolled thousands of California students.

(District of Columbia) In an effort to tamp down on excessive disciplinary actions meted out in K - 12 schools, federal officials released earlier this month comprehensive guidance drawing from expertise of both the education community and law enforcement.

In an effort to help families achieve their homeownership dreams, the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Des Moines offers individuals the Home $ tart and Home $ tart Plus Programs, which assist by providing down payment and closing cost assistance.

Given the current effort by the federal government to clamp down on some of the income «splitting and sprinkling» tax benefits of Canadian - Controlled Private Corporations (CCPCs), there's definitely a lot of uncertainty among executives, business owners, and professionals about the tax benefits of incorporation.

Sometimes you can beat the door down with efforts to get Federal and State officials to tackle problems, but at the end of the day, locals can best get the job done, quietly and quickly.

«The ultimate solution to greenhouse gases is unlikely to be either top down or bottom up but a reinforcing coordination of both,» he said, describing efforts to improve the ailing climate treaty, enact state and federal policies and regulations on emissions of greenhouse gases and other activities as meaningful steps, even in the face of growing emissions from China and India.

This denial comes in the wake of decisions recently made by federal judges in Vermont and California to block carmakers» attempts to strike down state tailpipe regulations; no doubt the lobbying efforts of several major companies, including Ford and Chrysler, helped «influence» Johnson's decision.In denying the waiver, Johnson chose to completely disregard the opinions of his staff who had recommended that he either approve it or authorize it for a trial period before reassessing it.

«Two conservation groups are urging federal regulators to slow down on approval of what would be the nation's largest wind farm until more efforts are made to mitigate the impact on eagles.

Days after receiving several campaign checks from the food lobby last May, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Minnesota Democrat who is up for re-election this year, sent a letter raising concerns about the Federal Trade Commission's efforts to develop voluntary guidelines aimed at toning down the marketing of junk food to kids.

The Federal Court of Appeal struck down U.S. Steel's efforts to overturn Canadian investment law — the second such court decision to go against the company — after almost two years of procedural and legal challenges by the Pittsburgh - based company.

Now, whether this suggestion is being floated by Kinder Morgan as part of an effort to shake down the federal and Alberta governments, or by pipeline proponents in Ottawa and Edmonton to stampede British Columbia's NDP government into an agreement is not yet 100 per cent clear, and may never be.

The latest moves by Google and Facebook - two of world's largest internet and advertising platforms - are also in line with U.S. regulators» effort at both state and federal levels in cracking down ICOs that appear dubious in the government's view.

Today, the Federal Circuit handed down a 135 - page decision in an effort to set the record straight on what can and can not be patented under § 101 of the Patent Act.

The undercover videos have been at the center of the effort by conservative Republicans to end federal funding for Planned Parenthood, with some threatening to shut down the federal government if federal funding for the group isn't ceased.

Efforts to limit or eliminate the mortgage interest deduction, do away with the government - sponsored secondary mortgage market, or require 20 percent down for an affordable mortgage are just a few of the ways the financial crisis and today's federal budget debate are upending the generations - old consensus in Washington about the central place of home ownership in the United States.

The 20 percent down payment rule arises from an effort of several federal agencies that have been trying to urge more responsible lending and borrowing.

This proactive effort to initiate the hunt before the «down - leg» sale was non-refundable effectively doubled the client's time to identify, negotiate, and close on the various 1031 «up - leg» properties which would defer a double capital gains tax liability (CA State and Federal) that could have wiped out 24 % of the TICS equity.

As part of the Boy Scouts of America's 21 Stories for Scouts fundraising efforts, Amanda rappelled down the outside of First Federal Plaza.

The new initiative will be part of the existing Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force, which the administration created in 2009 to better coordinate federal efforts to crack down on violations, such as Ponzi schemes, insider trading and investment scams.