Sentences with phrase «federal policy positions»
My message to district leaders, teachers, staff, and the community was that I intended to lead in the way that I felt was right for Montgomery County, even if I ran afoul of federal policy positions.
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«Ending DACA would place severe economic strain on businesses around the country, putting them into the impossible and extremely costly position of having to fire productive employees for no other reason than an arbitrary change in federal policy, potentially resulting in backlash from other employees, or their broader community,» the report reads.
This has seen him adjust his positioning here in order to keep step with monetary policy announcements by the Federal Reserve.
«The federal government has taken a leadership position on climate change policy while also enabling greater access to international markets for our natural resources, which ensures that Canadians receive full value for those resources.»
Prior to joining the Council, Brian was an economist and policy analyst in the federal government with positions at the Department of Finance, Global Affairs Canada, the Treasury Board Secretariat and the Privy Council Office.
Under federal tax law, section 501 (c)(3) organizations may take positions on public policy issues, including issues that divide candidates in an election for public office.
Charles Jefferson is being promoted to the new position of Vice President, Federal and International Public Policy, and will lead all federal and international advocacy eFederal and International Public Policy, and will lead all federal and international advocacy efederal and international advocacy efforts.
The proposal is based on the federal government's email retention policy and would create standards for permanent preservation of records generated by statewide public officials, state lawmakers and those in senior agency positions.
The position has generated discussion on city policy, federal authority and the role of a mayor.
It was revealed today that Lord Rennard said he stepped aside from the Lib Dem group in the House of Lords and has quit his position on the party's Federal Policy Committee, which helps prepare the election manifesto.
The Policy Committee shall advise the County Leader with respect to recommendations to be made for Borough, County, City, State and Federal governmental appointive positions, except candidates for the judiciary or for positions involving compensation of less than $ 6,500 per annum.
The City Council created the Inspector General position following complaints and a lawsuit over the NYPD's stop and frisk policy in which a federal judge ruled the practice unfairly discriminated against black and Latino men.
He supports the policy position of Paul Giardina, his running mate on the Republican ticket, of utilizing the federal Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Water State Revolving Fund to pay for water - quality remediation efforts including replacement of failing septic systems, rather than the community preservation fund.
The position of the Federal Government is that in view of the fact that Cameroon has been a major key player in the war against insurgency and the involvement of Cameroon in fighting for the stability of Nigeria, it will be out of the foreign policy context of Nigeria to abandon Cameroon and the acting president directed me — and I have communicated appropriately that if the only vote that will come to Hayatou will be from Nigeria, Nigeria should stand with Hayatou.»
But times have changed, the state could face devastating cuts under Trump, it could face drastic shifts in immigration policy and federal positions on environmental protection and business regulations.
For now, the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs has maintained its position, saying the increasing need for lawyers in light of recent federal government actions pertaining to immigration policy have forced the city to reevaluate and prioritize how the allocations are funded.
«My fellowship led to a position working as a health care staffer in the Senate, which led to several other federal policy - oriented positions.
Recruitment of Policy Leaders (RPL) targets and recruits exceptional candidates into mid to senior - level policy positions in the federal public sePolicy Leaders (RPL) targets and recruits exceptional candidates into mid to senior - level policy positions in the federal public sepolicy positions in the federal public service.
We have not lost our position as a global leader in science and technology innovation, but even the best policies will not lead to continued advancements and breakthroughs without financial commitments to the fields of science and technology from our Federal and state governments.
But existing federal policies help to perpetuate the disparity between assistantships and NRSA training positions, because guidelines «inadvertently» provide incentives that boost assistantship applications.
As scientists, we have watched with dismay as senior positions in our federal science agencies remain unfilled, science advisory panels get disbanded and science - based policies are undermined.
According to NIH spokesperson Donald Ralbovsky, NIH's position is based on the statute, regulations, and policies authorizing the Kirschstein NRSA awards, which are, respectively, 42 United States Code 288; 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 66; and NIH Manual Chapter 54810.
Before taking his current position as a federal policy adviser to Stanford's president, Bienenstock held a variety of positions at the university, including vice provost and dean of research and graduate policy.
Actually, «the federal government is looking at our water policy, realizing we have none, and wants to position itself as doing something,» contends Swackhamer, chair of the US Environmental Protection Agency's Scientific Advisory Board.
In this position she is using her research expertise in biomedical and biophysical chemistry and her analytical skills to help address the nation's problems while learning about federal policy making.
To the extent the speech laid out policy positions, or at least bright lines, it did so through a series of «I believe» statements and a device that differentiated between an active federal government and deference to states (i.e., making things «optional»).
Their positions on education, abilities to manage and lead within the federal bureaucracy, and impact on policies and practice are wild cards.
Graduates assume leadership positions as researchers, faculty members, administrators, and policy analysts in colleges and universities, research institutes, and state and federal organizations.
William J. Bennett, the combative and controversial former Secretary of Education, announced last week that he was resigning his position as the federal government's first drug - policy director.
ASCD also develops policy recommendations for the federal, state, and district levels (http://www.ascd.org/ASCD/pdf/siteASCD/policy/2017-ASCD-Policy-Recommendations.pdf) as well as policy positions http://www.ascd.org/news-media/ASCD-Policy-Positions/ASCD-Positions.aspx.
As Congress considers the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA, aka No Child Left Behind), Parents Across America, a national network of public school parents, will be calling on our U. S. Senators and Congressmen this week to share our concerns about the direction of federal education policy, and offer our proposals in a new position paper (attached).
«NSBA applauds lawmakers in the House and Senate for their commitment to passing a modernized law that preserves important federal cornerstones, such as equity and excellence, while establishing a «new federalism» in education policy — upholding local governance and creating a new federal - state - local partnership to ensure that states and local school board members are better positioned to provide all students with a world class public education,» stated Thomas J. Gentzel, Executive Director of the National School Boards Association.
Congressional leaders, especially those with prior local school board experience, took full advantage of being in a position to help usher in an exciting new era in federal education policy.
IHEP has led the field in identifying the access and success challenges facing our nation and offering innovative policy solutions for federal, state, and institutional decision - makers positioned to enact change.
However, the contents of the described report do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the National Institute on Student Achievement, Curriculum, and Assessment or the National Institute on Early Childhood development, or the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal government.
The role is a paid position in which Fellows, in turn, share what they've learned with other teachers in their professional networks, contributing to a larger understanding of federal initiatives and gaining broader input into policy and programs designed to improve education at all levels.
The Education Redesign Lab will be positioned — with early research findings, design models, a constituency, and national visibility — to play a significant role in advocating for policy change at the local, state, and federal levels.
They aren't better - positioned on the federal policy front, either.
The contents do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of these agencies, and readers should not assume endorsement of these positions by the federal government.
However, the contents do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the National Institute on Student Achievement, Curriculum, and Assessment or the National Institute on Early Childhood Development, or the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the federal government.
Position Title Federal Government - wide Policy Analysis and Formulation, Transit Benefit Policy Program (Transportation Planning)
The Plum Book contains data on over 8,000 Federal civil service policy and support positions in the Legislative and Executive Branches of the Federal Government that may be subject to noncompetitive appointment.
Six positions within OMB — the Director, the Deputy Director, the Deputy Director for Management, and the Administrators of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, and the Office of Federal Financial Management are presidentially appointed and Senate - confirmed positions.
Mr. Washington has held other key positions at the U.S. Department of Transportation including the Acting Assistant Secretary for Administration, the Deputy Director, Departmental Office of Human Resource Management, the Associate Director for Human Resources Policy and Oversight as well as the Manager, Air Traffic Executive Staff at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- Examine vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required - Advise Manager if additional work is needed - Document all work performed as soon as job is completed - Attend factory sponsored training classes and keep abreast of factory technical bulletins - Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations such as disposal of hazardous wastes - Ensure that vehicles are kept clean - Perform all other duties as assigned - Follow all company safety policies and procedures & immediately report any and all accidents to Manager or Supervisor REQUIREMENTS: - High School Diploma or equivalent - ASE Certification preferred - Automotive Technician - Minimum 2 years previous experience - Excellent driving record - Self - motivated with ability to perform quality work with efficiency - All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA - All applicants must have the ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver's license - All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner - Ability to read & comprehend instructions and information - Personal & Professional Integrity - Desire for long - term employment If you're looking to work in a progressive environment with a rapidly growing organization, than we have a position available for you.
With passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), school library programs and school librarian positions are now part of federal education policy and law.
Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner David Stevens recently announced several policy changes to bolster the agency's financial position, enabling it to continue to support home ownership for borrowers with limited means and help facilitate the nation's real estate market recovery.
History shows that REIT share prices have often increased during periods like the present one when the Federal Reserve shifts from a stimulative policy stance to a neutral position.
Among the «next steps» Holman proposed: «Continued work on USFWS position statement on feral and free - ranging cats, and zero tolerance on all federal lands, especially parks and refuges,» and «State policies that advocate trap and remove for all state lands.»
The American Veterinary Medical Association's Government Relations Division advocates the Association's policies and positions on federal legislative and regulatory issues that influence animal and human health and advance the veterinary medical profession.