Sentences with phrase «for common sense reforms»

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«The time has come for common sense, comprehensive immigration reform,» President Obama said in a speech today.

Chemical safety reform is not a Democratic or Republican issue, it is a common - sense issue and I look forward to building bipartisan support for this measure.»

In advance of the January 2018 meeting of the County Committee, we proposed a common sense reform to require a vote of the County Committee for choosing a candidate to fill a vacant public office seat, in the event that a primary election is unfeasible.

Governor Cuomo and Senator Addabbo have successfully worked together to create on - time budgets, and fight for important legislation to implement common sense gun laws, bring ethics reform to Albany, and expand access to quality education for New York children.

Whether it's her outspoken support for sensible gun legislation to help make our streets safer or her advocacy for common sense immigration reform, Grace embodies the values that Queens» residents care about most.

Even as the national Republican Party veered to the right during Tisei's years on Beacon Hill, he avoided hot - button social issues and instead staked out a common - sense, reform - oriented direction for the...

Assemblyman Jim Tedisco (R,C,I - Glenville), Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin (R,C,I - Schaghticoke), and Assemblyman Pete Lopez (R,C,I - Schoharie) today called for a «Spirit of «76» revolt by rank and file state legislators to clean up corruption and break the stranglehold on the Capitol that's been exerted by powerful leaders who time after time have prevented common sense reforms from becoming law in New York.

I was wrong and now I'm going to fight for what I believe we should be doing: comprehensive immigration reform and ending gun violence with common sense gun reform.»

It's time for New York to step up and be a leader in improving voting access and participation, by passing common sense reforms that help everyone get to the polls and have their voices heard.»

We must change the direction in Washington and enact common - sense reforms for everyday Americans.

«Chris understands how to blend common sense — cutting spending, balancing budgets, ending wasteful earmarks — with the need for innovative reforms — such as the Flat Tax — which will bring immediate help to businesses and workers alike.»

«Those elected as Democrats should respect voters» clearly expressed intent and sit with the Democratic Conference to implement important progressive goals like standing up for women's health, passing real campaign finance reform, raising the minimum wage and enacting common sense gun laws,» said Senate Democratic spokesman Mike Murphy.

George is the only candidate that has actually lowered taxes, he has stood on the front line pushing for stronger ethics reforms and he has fought for common sense gun laws.

Frances Crook, chief executive of the Howard League for Penal Reform, added: «The Ministry of Justice should recognise this policy is flawed and the ban on loved ones sending in books and other essentials to prisoners has little or no support from anyone with an ounce of common sense.

«Dan Donovan has proposed a pension fund reform agenda, which calls for common sense measures to increase the integrity of the pension fund, prevent fraud and increase transparency.»

«It's clear that we must change Washington's failed status quo and push for common - sense reforms that improve our economy and help everyday Americans,» Faso said.

«Today, we are leading the way for CPS reform statewide with a comprehensive package of proposals that is common - sense, easy to implement, and long overdue.

Call for gun reform U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D - N.Y.) urges «common - sense» weapons bans, including military - style weapons and large ammo clips.

Pre-Campaign Community Service / Activism: Worked extensively with Family of Woodstock, Rip Van Winkle Council of Boy Scouts of America, establishing Ulster County Habitat for Humanity, Ralph Darmstadt Homeless Shelter, Ulster County Board of Health and Ulster County Human Rights Commission, Caring Hands Soup Kitchen Board Member, Midtown Rising Board Member, Teacher at Woodbourne Prison, part of Rising Hope Program Platform At a Glance Economy: Supports farming subsidies, job creation through infrastructure investments in rural broadband and sustainable technology, in favor of strong unions Healthcare: Medicare for All Women's Rights: Pro-choice, supports fully funding Planned Parenthood, birth control to be paid for employer, supports equal pay for equal work Racial Justice: Will work to prevent discrimination of all kind Immigration: Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain firearms

The other members of the earmark - reform coalition are the watchdog groups Citizens Against Government Waste, Taxpayers for Common Sense and Public Citizen.

«Concealed carry reciprocity is a common - sense reform that reduces confusion for law - abiding gun owners who wish to travel to other concealed - carry states,» Faso said in the statement, adding that out - of - state carriers would have to follow New York state and local prohibitions on weapons in bars, churches, public buildings and other institutions.

Speakers, including actress Amanda Peet, will call for closing loopholes in background - check laws across the country — along with other «common - sense» reforms.

I commend Senator Klein for providing a long overdue roadmap for Albany's reinvestment in NYCHA and common sense reforms to ensure public housing is accessible to New York's most vulnerable populations.»

(Abbreviations for political parties: D = Democratic, R = Republican, C = Conservative, I = Independence, G = Green, WF = Working Families, Ref = Reform, SC = Strong Community, FN = Fenner Neighhbors, GG = Good Government, HL = High Line, C2 = Courage 2, CS = Common Sense, L = Liberty, OFA = One For All, PC = People's Choice, TFC = Time for Chanfor political parties: D = Democratic, R = Republican, C = Conservative, I = Independence, G = Green, WF = Working Families, Ref = Reform, SC = Strong Community, FN = Fenner Neighhbors, GG = Good Government, HL = High Line, C2 = Courage 2, CS = Common Sense, L = Liberty, OFA = One For All, PC = People's Choice, TFC = Time for ChanFor All, PC = People's Choice, TFC = Time for Chanfor Change)

Assembly Republicans have criticized Kavanagh and his taskforce for taking nearly a year to recommend a series of «common sense» changes that don't actually reform the power structure of the Assembly.

Happily, this sort of common sense is starting to re-enter the conversation (thanks, in part, to the persistence of the folks at Harvard's Pathways to Prosperity initiative, who called in 2011 for a broader approach to education reform, one that includes high - quality career technical education).

New trust can be rooted in common - sense reform and causes that everyone can get behind (investing in education and infrastructure, for example).

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«This agreement is an important first step in strengthening our curriculum and a victory for practical, common - sense reform,» Pyne said.

B4NJKids (B4K) is an independent voice for common - sense education reform in New Jersey.

Finally, we see the parent trigger as a distraction from the real work our schools require — implementing proven, common - sense strategies for parent involvement and meaningful education reform.

The bottom line is that TEACHNJ embodies common - sense reforms that teachers support when they are asked for their honest, professional opinions.

Parent advocates from across the country converged on New York City on Monday, February 7 for the first national forum of Parents Across America, a parent - led movement to make parent voices heard in the national debate over education reform — and to promote positive, common - sense solutions that will improve public schools nationwide.

The Parent Trigger is a distraction from the real work our schools require — implementing proven, common - sense strategies for parent involvement and meaningful education reform.

I look forward to building on this momentum and continuing our push for equity and common sense reforms on behalf of our students.

Taken together, this package of common - sense reforms helps open up new doors of opportunity for our charters schools and students and will ensure that the innovative spirit of our public charters remains alive and well in the years ahead.

«They are calling for common - sense reform and they're calling for it now.»

PETA also fights reform efforts nationwide, including legislation introduced by animal lovers in several states mandating simple, common sense procedures which would protect shelter animals: such as requiring shelters to provide prompt and necessary veterinary care rather than allow animals to suffer, to work with qualified non-profit rescue organizations rather than killing animals who have a place to go, and to end convenience killing for savable animals when there are empty kennels or cages.

«Congress can put in place common - sense, bipartisan reforms that advance sustainable fuels the right way — solutions that work for family farmers while protecting our water, wildlife, and economy.»

The Wisconsin litigation reform agenda for 2017 - 18 includes common - sense reforms to address the high transactional cost of litigation.

These common - sense reforms will make litigation simpler, less expensive for taxpayers, and more in line with the vast majority of states and the federal court system.

During the main protest in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, teens carried signs blasting the National Rifle Association and calling for common - sense gun reform.

Dr. Jones Harden is the author / co-author of numerous publications, including the books Infants in the Child Welfare System: A Developmental Framework for Policy and Practice; Child Welfare and Child Well - Being: New Perspectives From the National Survey of Child Adolescent Well - being; and Beyond Common Sense: Child Welfare, Child Well - Being, and the Evidence for Policy Reform.

Beyond common sense: Child welfare, child well - being, and the evidence for policy reform.

NAR has been lobbying on its own behalf and as part of the United for Patent Reform Coalition to support common sense patent litigation reforms.