Sentences with phrase «federal study into»

According to a 2011 federal study into sodium and potassium intake, those at greatest risk of cardiovascular disease were those who got a combination of too much sodium along with too little potassium.11 According to Dr. Elena Kuklina, one of the lead authors of the study, potassium may neutralize the heart - damaging effects of salt.

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A new study by researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York suggests that bondholders still don't believe the government would ever let the firms collapse into bankruptcy — after a decade of efforts by regulators to convince them otherwise.

In the wake of America's 1907 financial panic, the Aldrich - Vreeland Act of 1908 created a «National Monetary Commission... to inquire into and report to Congress at the earliest date practicable, what changes are necessary or desirable in the monetary system of the United States or in the laws relating to banking and currency...» [1] The Commission's thirty - five monographs provided an exhaustive study of central banking structures and commercial banking policies, laying the groundwork for what in 1913 became the Federal Reserve Act.

In the 1990s the scientific study of sleep and dreams catapulted into public awareness because of a federal initiative that funded brain research.

Nestle is a professor in the nutrition, food studies and public health department at New York University, and here she provides a concise but comprehensive overview of where federal school food reform now stands, almost one year after President Obama signed the Healthy, Hunger - Free Kids Act of 2010 into law.

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman also wants to the federal government to conduct a study into the issue, threatening to file a lawsuit if a study isn't taken up within 30 days.

Wildstein testified that it was his «understanding» from his former superior Bill Baroni — a Christie appointee now facing federal charges — that that the New York and New Jersey governors colluded to blame the shut down of lanes headed into Fort Lee on a fraudulent «traffic study.»

On Monday, federal prosecutors in Mr. Silver's corruption trial turned to a relatively obscure staff member on the Assembly Ways and Means Committee whose title seemed as bland as the job he held — deputy budget director for budget studies — to open a window into the seemingly impenetrable world of state finances that Mr. Silver controlled.

The study challenges the estimate by federal officials, based on the amount of oil on the sea surface, that around 5000 barrels (800 cubic metres) of oil per day are pouring into the sea from the site where the BP - operated drilling rig Deepwater Horizon was destroyed by fire last month.

The study comes less than two months before a federal policy goes into effect requiring calorie labeling nationwide and provides recommendations for improving labeling that could boost the odds of diners making healthy choices.

Hoping to parlay such successes into an ambitious program to protect more species across larger swathes of land, a panel composed of representatives from several federal and state agencies and the University of Hawaii, Manoa — the major players that manage or study Hawaiian species — drafted Legacy 2000.

The study comes at a time when the U.S. EPA has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget to restrict coal ash disposal into the environment and, for the first time, establish federal regulations to govern how the ash is stored and disposed.

With the help of federal funding, state support and private donations, the laboratory was transformed into a year - round research institution for the study of aging and regenerative biology.

Under the title «The best of all possible worlds» — a Leibniz quote — it brings into focus the diversity and timeliness of the subject matter currently studied by the scientists at the 88 Leibniz institutions across the Federal Republic of Germany.

Gareth Davies, a historian at Oxford University, brings care and precision to his study of the process that produced federal education legislation and regulation in the United States from the mid-1960s into the 1980s.

The World Wide Web can be shaped into a vibrant educational tool serving all learners if more money is devoted to research and development and if governments clear away many conflicting and obsolete rules, a federal panel has concluded after a 10 - month study.

Nearly all public school teachers report digging into their pockets to pay for school supplies, spending nearly $ 480 a year, far more than the federal $ 250 tax deduction available to teachers, according to a study by the National Center of Education Statistics released Tuesday.

And how do we translate this study into policy recommendations that would be applicable at the federal, the state or the district level.

The study offers several recommendations for restoring equity provisions and integration in charter schools, including establishing new guidance and reporting requirements by the Federal government; federal funding opportunities for magnet schools, which have a documented legacy of reducing racial isolation and improving student outcomes; and incorporating some features of magnet schools into charter sFederal government; federal funding opportunities for magnet schools, which have a documented legacy of reducing racial isolation and improving student outcomes; and incorporating some features of magnet schools into charter sfederal funding opportunities for magnet schools, which have a documented legacy of reducing racial isolation and improving student outcomes; and incorporating some features of magnet schools into charter schools.

In addition to ESEA waiver requirements that districts incorporate evaluation data into personnel decisions (though compensation isn't specified), the Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF), a federal grant program that has allocated over $ 2 billion since its inception, began supporting state and district efforts to implement performance - based compensation in 2006.79 Grantees from across the country have included Miami - Dade County Public Schools, Mississippi, Pittsburgh Public Schools, Seattle Public Schools, and Washington, D.C. Public Schools (see Case Study: Lessons From Washington, D.C.'s IMPACT System).

Deven Carlson, a political science professor at the University of Oklahoma who studies how states are integrating the Common Core into their existing accountability systems, sees the teacher evaluation system as one of the central grievances of the New York parents and students, who — with some help from educators and the teachers union — orchestrated the largest sit - out of annual state tests since the 2001 federal No Child Left Behind Act that mandated them.

If, though, you transfer into a completely different program of study at a new school, your previous federal student loans from ITT could be dischargeable.

An extensive study conducted by the National Credit Reporting Agency and the Consumer Federal of America revealed that 29 percent of individuals had significant errors in their credit report that translated into a 50 - point or more error in their credit score.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York recently conducted a study into the state and availability of credit throughout the United States.

These findings show that the federal government must study the path students take into and out of default more thoroughly and comprehensively.

A new study found strong support across the country for federal funding of research into renewable energy in 2014.

The administration's goal is to have power plant emissions regulations in place by 2015, and the new study provides a window into which plants could face steep federal fines unless they slash emissions or close.

I believe the NIST is the one Federal agency disinterested enough to incorporate U.S. climate study work into documents such as the U.S. NCA.

A new report urges the federal government to implement the recommendations in the 58 studies that have been done into ending violence against First Nations women and girls.

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

At study entry, 46 % of the families lived below federal poverty standards, and 90 % fell into the federal low - income category.