Sentences with phrase «efforts at combatting»

«Consequently, the delivery of the helicopter gunships would go a long way in adding impetus to the current efforts at combatting the security challenges in Benue State and other parts of the North Central Region as well as other forms of criminality facing the country.

Not exact matches

Policymakers were also looking at tightening regulations for remittance companies and money changers, and regulating operators of virtual currencies to boost efforts to combat money laundering, he said.

«We truly despise the carrot - and - stick approach,» Jia said in a veiled swipe at Trump's threats to cut aid or impose tariffs on Latin American nations that do not do more to further efforts to create more US jobs and combat drug trafficking.

Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about Monsanto's efforts to marshal scientists in defense of its product and combat research at odds with its own.

From it issued efforts to give wider currency to the Gospel and to remove or at least combat some of the collective ills of mankind.

At the State Department Thursday, Desbois received recognition for his efforts with a certificate of appreciation, the first awarded by Hannah Rosenthal in her role as the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism.

We at INFACT Canada recognize the importance of protecting the health of the youngest members of society, and realize that combatting SIDS is an integral part of this effort.

After sharing some alarming statistics about the unfitness of both potential military recruits and a significant portion of those already in the military, Mission Readiness argues that «[w] ith children consuming up to half of their daily calories while at school and out of sight of their parents, schools should be a focal point in the nation's effort to combat childhood obesity.»

In a speech to the state Business Council's annual meeting in Bolton Landing on Friday morning, Cuomo relied heavily on touting his record on the state budget as well as his efforts to combat property taxes while also taking some veiled swipes at his Republican opponent, Rob Astorino.

Efforts to combat heroin and opioid abuse over the last several years have totaled millions of dollars in new efforts as well as regulations placed on insurance companies to deal with the issue, marking one of the few bipartisan issues facing lawmakers at either the state or federalEfforts to combat heroin and opioid abuse over the last several years have totaled millions of dollars in new efforts as well as regulations placed on insurance companies to deal with the issue, marking one of the few bipartisan issues facing lawmakers at either the state or federalefforts as well as regulations placed on insurance companies to deal with the issue, marking one of the few bipartisan issues facing lawmakers at either the state or federal level.

At 5 p.m., Hochul speaks about the state's efforts to combat sexual assault in the workplace, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Shiva Art Gallery, 860 11th Ave., Manhattan.

At 11:15 a.m., Rep. Joe Crowley and state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman discuss tenant rights and efforts to combat predatory landlords, Woodside on the Move, 39 - 42 59th St., Queens.

«These brave men and women put themselves at risk to help their fellow New Yorkers and the very least we can do is to support them in their efforts to combat the injuries and illnesses sustained during their rescue efforts.

At the same time, Cuomo has acted through executive order to step up efforts to ban so - called conversion therapy and combat the HIV / AIDS crisis.

The Assembly Minority Task Force on Heroin Addiction and Community Response held a regional forum aimed at identifying problems and weaknesses in current efforts to combat the rampant heroin epidemic.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo also spoke at the conference, championing a $ 15 minimum wage for all workers in the state and citing his administration's efforts to combat exploitation of undocumented workers.

In the ongoing effort to combat the growing use of heroin across Long Island, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone on Monday announced a new strategy aimed at making a special drug more accessible to addicts at treatment centers and county facilities — though experts warn it's no panacea.

1:15 PM — Lt Governor Hochul Highlights NYS Efforts to Combat Heroin and Opioid Addiction at Bronx Odyssey House.

At the same time, Bharara took a veiled swipe at Cuomo's own efforts to combat corruption in state government through the now - defunct Moreland Commission, whose shutdown his office investigated, but concluded there was no wrongdoinAt the same time, Bharara took a veiled swipe at Cuomo's own efforts to combat corruption in state government through the now - defunct Moreland Commission, whose shutdown his office investigated, but concluded there was no wrongdoinat Cuomo's own efforts to combat corruption in state government through the now - defunct Moreland Commission, whose shutdown his office investigated, but concluded there was no wrongdoing.

A new limit on the amount of opiates a physician can prescribe at once is among a handful of changes lawmakers plan to make in an effort to combat the state's ongoing heroin and opioid addiction crisis.

At 11 a.m., US Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, SUNY Commissioner of University Police Bruce McBride, SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran and other SUNY representatives, Manhattan BP Gale Brewer, attorney Leslie Crocker Snyder and student «survivors» support a bipartisan effort in Congress to combat sexual assaults at colleges and universities, 780 Third Ave., Suite 2601, ManhattaAt 11 a.m., US Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, SUNY Commissioner of University Police Bruce McBride, SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran and other SUNY representatives, Manhattan BP Gale Brewer, attorney Leslie Crocker Snyder and student «survivors» support a bipartisan effort in Congress to combat sexual assaults at colleges and universities, 780 Third Ave., Suite 2601, Manhattaat colleges and universities, 780 Third Ave., Suite 2601, Manhattan.

At 9:30 a.m., LG Kathy Hochul delivers remarks on the state's efforts to combat heroin and opioid abuse at the SUNY Upstate Medical Symposium, Biotech Accelerator, 841 East Fayette St., 4th Fl., SyracusAt 9:30 a.m., LG Kathy Hochul delivers remarks on the state's efforts to combat heroin and opioid abuse at the SUNY Upstate Medical Symposium, Biotech Accelerator, 841 East Fayette St., 4th Fl., Syracusat the SUNY Upstate Medical Symposium, Biotech Accelerator, 841 East Fayette St., 4th Fl., Syracuse.

In an effort to combat «spice» sales, which have led to nearly 700 emergency room visits at three Bronx hospitals in recent months, Senator Klein also introduced new legislation to strengthen criminal and civil penalties to keep ahead of the synthetic drug trade.

The deals he and the legislative leaders struck earlier this week included a package of efforts to combat opioid and heroin addiction, a growing scourge across the state; a push to expand access to mammograms and other methods of breast - cancer detection; and an agreement on improving safety at rail crossings, which carried all the political excitement of, well, rail crossings.

COMBAT heroin, opioid and substance abuse crisis with more funding at local and county level for proven prevention programs, education efforts for teens, parents and school and medical professionals.

Jon Bon Jovi presented Cuomo and his sister Maria Cuomo Cole with The Inspiration Award for their efforts to combat poverty and homelessness at the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation's 10th Anniversary Celebration.

At 2 p.m., Hochul convenes a forum to discuss the governor's efforts to combat heroin and opioid abuse in Rockland County, Rockland Community College, Student Union, Room 3217, 145 College Rd., Suffern.

At 6 p.m., Hochul highlights the governor's efforts to combat substance abuse at the NYS Recovery Conference, Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick St., TroAt 6 p.m., Hochul highlights the governor's efforts to combat substance abuse at the NYS Recovery Conference, Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick St., Troat the NYS Recovery Conference, Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick St., Troy.

During an assembly held Oct. 2, 2015 at the school, Legislator Lorigo presented a proclamation recognizing National Anti-Bullying Awareness Month and congratulating Queen of Heaven on its efforts to combat all forms of bullying.

The Legislature approved $ 5,000 at today's annual Budget Meeting to support the center's efforts to combat rural poverty and help residents through various services.

Dylan Ratigan, a former MSNBC host who entered the race last week, wove comments about the «soul of the country» into his remarks, citing his work with Helical Holdings to help returning combat veterans — including the homeless — and how he attempted to reconcile those efforts with his mounting displeasure with the banking industry, which he said supports concentrating wealth at the top, not helping the country's most vulnerable citizens.

The Legislature approved $ 7,500 at today's annual Budget Meeting to support the center's efforts to combat rural poverty and help residents in need of various services.

The Governor also commended the Federal Government of Nigeria for its continuous efforts at ensuring that the Armed Forces of Nigeria are well equipped to combat the nation's security challenges.

Rice addressed a crowd of congregants at the Central Synagogue of Nassau County, discussing her thoughts on gun violence in America and the efforts she's taking to combat it.

In a speech that was equal parts wish list, progressive victory lap and ominous critique of the federal landscape, the governor issued an ambitious list of 30 - or - so proposals, including implementing a uniform sexual harassment policy for state and local officials, tightening up efforts to combat election meddling, ending homelessness and expanding access to food at school to combat child hunger.

Keaney will be participating this afternoon on a panel at SU with U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Rep. John Katko to discuss bolstering efforts to combat sexual violence on college campuses.

Although Chinese law mandates that cars get at least 35 miles per gallon fuel efficiency, a level the U.S. fleet won't reach until 2020, a large enough fleet of Chinese cars would forestall efforts to combat climate change or eliminate the other environmental challenges posed by paved roads, suburbanization and all that traffic.

Efforts to combat the rapid spread of Zika virus got a boost this week as researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston (UTMB) announced the first peer - reviewed publication of a mouse model for Zika infection reported in decades.

Professor Matthew Holden, molecular microbiologist at the University of St Andrews, the corresponding author said: «Our study provides important lessons for future efforts to combat antibiotic resistance.

The White House fact sheet also hints at new investments in clean energy and efforts to combat climate change, but provides no details.

Efforts to combat this growing power consumption have been lukewarm, argues Diego Reforgiato Recupero, a computer scientist and electrical engineer at the University of Catania in Italy.

In an effort to better understand and help combat the ants, a group of researchers led by Neil Tsutsui at the University of California, Berkeley, sequenced the genome of L. humile.

«These are very promising findings and, as the first study to demonstrate protection from Zika in the pregnancy setting, are an important development in our efforts to combat Zika virus,» said Michael Diamond, M.D., Ph.D., Professor, Departments of Medicine, Molecular Microbiology, Pathology & Immunology, and Associate Director, Center for Human Immunology and Immunotherapy Program at Washington University School of Medicine, and a lead author on the Cell paper.

Diet sodas can be no more than 25 percent of the items offered, the directive says.There should be «ample choices» of water, «soy milk, rice milk and other similar dairy or non dairy milk,» says the directive, which also covers fat and sugar content in vending machine snacks.It's all part of Newsom's effort to combat obesity and improve San Franciscans» health, similar to a national effort being championed by first lady Michelle Obama.The mayor's administration points to studies linking soda to obesity, including a UCLA one released last year that found adults who drink at least one soft drink a day are 27 percent more likely to be obese than those who don't, and that soda consumption is fueling the state's $ 41 billion annual obesity problem.

«There are many active efforts to combat obesity, but our culture at large is in the business of propagating it for profit, from big food to big media to big pharma.

Getting used to more advanced combat techniques like stance - switching the Ki Pulse can take a little effort, but Nioh actually does a good job of easing the player in at first and once you have mastered the game's combat system and found a weapon or two that you like, the combat can be thrilling and fun.

The three - year «Project on Adolescent Literacy,» conducted by the center for early adolescence at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, examined efforts by school districts and community agencies to combat illiteracy in that age group.

«We firmly believe that combined efforts by the Government, Business, and Academia to train people to gain the necessary skills can combat youth unemployment and will ensure the sucess of the European economy and society», Piotr Pluta, Senior Manager Affairs at Cisco Systems.

Schools should be at the center of efforts to combat obesity in the United States, former President Bill Clinton told the nation's governors last week.

In 2015, LightSail's SummerSail Reading Program provided at - risk middle school students with access to LightSail for seven weeks in an effort to combat «summer slide» — a phenomenon by which economically disadvantaged children rarely read during the summer as compared to their more advantaged peers.