Sentences with phrase «for corrupt deals»

Zhou also tried to turn Howe's bad behavior back on the defendants, arguing that Howe was inserted into the case by their decision to use him as a middleman for corrupt deals.

Not exact matches

Four out of five respondents agree that Canada's laws for dealing with companies involved in unethical or corrupt corporate practices should be similar to those in other developed countries, so that Canadian companies are operating on a level playing field with their foreign competitors.

And as for doing anything dirty or dishonest for money — such as payola, rigged TV shows, false advertising, corrupt business deals, political chicanery, etc. — their consciences are not for sale.

Good for them, they don't have to deal with normal people's criticisms, good for us, we don't have to suffer and gag as they attempt to shove their corrupt lifestyles down our throats.

These churches do this because their leaders are in fact, themselves wealthy so they'll always pretend like issues such as «gay marriage» are vital issues for the church while ignoring issues like corporate outsourcing thanks to the sweetheart trade deals our corrupt officials pass with bi-partisan support.

Claim: The use of single - sourcing and non-transparent procurement processes for even, large, capital - intensive, complex, projects has led to billions of dollars being wasted, sometimes in shady deals that suggest corrupt motives on the part of some parties.

The general public has in recent times expressed disappointment in the ruling government for the merciless corrupt deals it has engaged in since it wrestled power from the main opposition National Democratic Congress barely eleven months ago.

He called out Teachout for her opposition to the property tax cap, which saved New Yorkers $ 4.5 billion in 2015; her support of an energy tax that would cost families more than $ 1,700 a year; her support of President Obama's disastrous Iran deal and her support for Hillary Clinton, despite calling her «corrupt.»

First, to deal briefly with the introduction of extraneous matters not forming part of the Commissioner's report and attempts to amend, vary, modify and rewrite the Commissioner's report in some parts, to show that it does no credit to the legal advisors to the Government as it converts them into conduits of a corrupt political elite in Government contrary to their constitutional mandate specifically provided for under Article 88 of the Constitution.

Muhammad Ibn Bashir, a lawyer for Stevenson, told jurors Stevenson did not know he was dealing with corrupt businessmen when he was introduced to a project that would benefit his neighborhood.

Cheap for Pruitt but everyone else outside the carbon poison industry are paying big time for that corrupt sweetheart deal!

Cuomo is corrupt, his oronies in ever state office have made it so unpleasant for workers, there is no 5 - 10 year plan for state workers who are leaving as quickly as possible not to have to deal with King Cuomo and his thugs.

«When the time comes for the person to deal with corrupt officials, he will have the independent power and mind to handle all cases without interference from any Cabinet minister and also not fall under the presidency to control the actions of the Special Prosecutor,» he indicated.

In one documented by the Africa Progress Panel, mining rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo were sold for knockdown prices in deals that involved a series of secretly - owned firms in the BVI, leaving it unclear who had benefited from what may have been corrupt deals.

First, to deal briefly with the introduction of extraneous matters not forming part of the Commissioner's report and attempts to amend, vary, modify and rewrite the Commissioner's report in some parts, to show that it does no credit to the legal advisors to the Government as it converts them into conduits of a corrupt political elite in Government contrary to their constitutional mandate specifically provided for under Artilce 88 of the Constitution.

«From battling the flood of corporate money and corrupt insiders deals that infect our politics to challenging the powerful interests that block common - sense gun violence prevention, Bill has always been a voice for everyday New Yorkers.»

The campaign coordinator for ISODEC, Dr. Steve Manteaw said until the country separates its politics from state agencies especially its security, it can not deal decisively with corrupt officials.

ALBANY — Gov. Paterson is lashing out at top aides for the growing debacle surrounding what they consider a «corrupt» Aqueduct gambling deal decision — and suggesting that they'll soon...

People who have dealt with the Home Office for a couple of years eventually come to the conclusion that it is the most corrupt government department of all Whitehall departments, as they do not look after the people of this nation, but powerful corporations and people who make billions every year through suppression.

Rarely put forth was the possibility that the U.S. Attorney for New York's Southern District, who has devoted a large chunk of his life to pursuing corrupt public officials, was both personally and professionally appalled to see an investigation unceremoniously mothballed to clear the way for a budget deal.

After his family is evicted from their home, proud and desperate construction worker Dennis Nash tries to win his home back by striking a deal with the devil and working for Rick Carver, the corrupt real estate broker who evicted him.

Danny Trejo (a Rodriguez favorite) is the former Mexican federalé who turns into a one - man strike force after his family is massacred by a drug lord (Steven Seagal — who can't keep his accent consistent, let alone convincing — as the pudgiest Mexican drug lord yet seen in the movies) and he's framed for the attempted assassination of a corrupt Senator (Robert De Niro) by his drug - dealing campaign manager (Jeff Fahey).

(High - performing faith - based schools in Cameroon, for instance, primarily educate students from wealthy — and likely more academically - engaged — families, and the schools don't have to deal with the corrupt local officials that plague state schools.)

An investigation of former Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber's corrupt energy deals reveals billionaire Elon Musk was using prison labor to build solar panels for SolarCity.

This deal to lift the export ban is a disaster for the climate and for American communities that our children will view as a cynical indictment of a corrupt political system not yet willing to confront the powerful interests behind the climate crisis.

Incoming Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi's apparent personal involvement in a corrupt oil deal in Nigeria raises serious questions about his suitability for his role managing the Italian oil giant, said Global Witness as shareholders gather in Rome for their annual meeting.

The clarity provided by this corrupt deal allows us to focus on what matters: using the March as a strategic retreat to develop our political, legal and organizing strategy to achieve victory — not just for Diablo Canyon, but all nuclear plants threatened by anti-nuclear organizations, corrupt unions, craven policymakers and short - term corporate executives.

Shell and Eni's corrupt deal had huge consequences for ordinary Nigerians.

I have done deals with (full time professional realtors) who are ethically, morally corrupt, and incompetent bozo's, who would sell their souls for the mighty dollar.

Well said Ross our industry has been attacked by cheap irresponsible people looking for a quick fix deal for years I always say «If you cant afford to sell your house you cant afford to own your house», We don't see the financial sector being attacked like this, or how about the Law society and the corrupt ways they run a show?

Commissioned selling is the breeding ground for misrepresentation, smooth story telling, lying by omission, lying by fabrication, manipulation of trusting, ignorant clients who are really marks, for the purposes of that next commission cheque, and for the slow, steady descent by too many initially honest sales people into the wagon rut of slippery dealings for payoffs... in short... corrupt behaviour, which by the way, is woefully dealt with by the in - house supposed police state.