Sentences with phrase «for opposition voices»

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Trump voiced his opposition to the AT&T - Time Warner deal while campaigning for the White House, calling the deal «too much concentration of power» between Time Warner's media assets (which also include HBO and Warner Bros. movie studios) and AT&T's huge wireless and broadband distribution network.

Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in Catalonia Sunday to call for unity, voicing their opposition to last week's non-binding and referendum on independence on October 1 that was declared illegal by the Spanish government and constitutional court.

Opposition Leader Tom Mulcair's voice quivered and he had to squeeze his eyes against tears as he remembered Flaherty «for his pleasant demeanour and strength of character.»

Most of the region voiced support for the July 16 referendum convened by the opposition against the assembly, and the EU and the US have suggested they could level sanctions on the Maduro government should the July 30 vote go ahead.

The criticism came a day after dueling demonstrations drew thousands of protesters for and against the law, ending with the arrests of 54 people voicing their opposition to the law in the Legislative Building.

These Masses were specifically requested by individuals who have publicly voiced their opposition to Catholic teaching on homosexuality for decades, and to secure such diocesan - approved Masses has undoubtedly been a massive coup for them.

Fifty thousand gathered in Porto Alegre in February at the Second World Social Forum to voice unanimous opposition to economic globalisation and to call for alternative models of world governance and finance.

A Christian student has been expelled from his university course for voicing his opposition to gay marriage on Facebook.

A Christian student has been expelled from his university course for voicing his opposition to gay marriage... More

Retaliation from church people for leaving / and or voicing opposition to dogma, rules leadership or abuse.

Everyone there for the most part were polite, and most voiced strong opposition to government run health care.

Debate on the draft legislation Tuesday spanned seven hours and saw more than 100 people voice support or opposition for the draft legislation.

The sessions were discontinued this spring after Tom Browne, assistant director for the FBI, voiced strong opposition to bringing the group to a military facility.

But when the Berrigan brothers made opposition to the Vietnam war a cause célèbre for the Catholic left, Wills began a journey that started with Bare Ruined Choirs (a book praising the Berrigans) and concluded with his appointment as the de facto lone Catholic voice on the secular - liberal New York Review of Books, where his articles jostle those by atheist Darwinians and defenders of Roe v. Wade.

The Rev. Gomes again: «The victims would have themselves a victim; the lawyers would be able to proceed without credible opposition in the search for compensation; liberal voices for reform in the Church would see a nemesis removed; and the press would have brought down a mighty figure in a near - Watergate victory with Pulitzers all around.»

Greensburg, Indiana (CNN)- About 20 protesters gathered on Sunday outside the Apostolic Truth Tabernacle here to voice opposition to a viral online video that was taped in the church and shows a young child singing song with lyrics that offer a harsh message for homosexuals.

CNN: We don't teach hate, says church where anti-homosexual song filmed About 20 protesters gathered on Sunday outside the Apostolic Truth Tabernacle here to voice opposition to a viral online video that was taped in the church and shows a young child singing song with lyrics that offer a harsh message for homosexuals.

The state's Catholic conference and Ohio Right to Life have voiced opposition to the bill, saying it would potentially prompt a legal setback for pro-life advocacy.

Prejean was praised by several conservative Christian groups for her voicing her opposition to same - sex marriage during the Miss USA beauty pageant.

Greg Sankey, the Commissioner of the SEC, voiced his opposition for Michigan's spring break trip to IMG Academy earlier this month.

This included a letter to Children and Families Minister Sarah Teather — who had blocked the enactment of joint birth registration, despite it already being on the statute books as part of the 2009 Welfare Reform Act — a legislative change for which the Fatherhood Institute has campaigned long and hard (often as a lone voice and in the face of opposition from other quarters).

U.S. Senate Democrats will take to the floor throughout the day and night to voice their opposition to Betsy DeVos for Education secretary — a Hail Mary effort to convince one more Republican to join them so they can thwart her confirmation.

In 2014, while voicing opposition to Cuomo's decision to close several hospitals, prisons and mental health institutes, Donohue called the governor a «moron» and a «monkey» in front of hundreds of union workers gathered outside the Capitol for a rally.

Bartlett has voiced opposition to same - sex marriage and has voted for a U.S. constitutional amendment restricting marriage to one man, one woman.

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Senate Co-leader Dean Skelos has voiced his opposition to the reform because it would allow candidates to qualify for public matching funds if they meet certain qualifying criteria.

The policies we have fought for need to be voiced as loud as ever in opposition to a political establishment that remains out of touch with working people.

For forty years, the Socialist Workers Party has been the most consistent voice on the left in opposition to campaign finance disclosure requirements.

In the lead - up to Tuesday's devastating defeat for Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance, Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum voiced his broad opposition to LGBT rights bills, saying they are «dangerous» for America... Read

The lawmaker said: «As the only Igbo member in the Lagos Assembly, l am supposed to be a voice for the Igbos in Lagos, but it is difficult for me as a member of opposition party, PDP.

Whitman has backed bipartisan efforts since leaving office in 2001 and faced opposition from Republican conservatives when she pressed for a moderate voice in the GOP in her essay, «It's My Party, Too.»

Add that outrageous betrayal of trust to her 2009 self - appointed pay raise (and the entire city council) that defied a majority opposition to any pay raise voiced at a public hearing, followed by disobeying public referendum laws that recognized term limits that she abrogated (in favor of arranging an unlawful third term for Michael Bloomberg to serve, that automatically guaranteed her own job security), plus a final and detrimental insult to the working poor that blocked our rightful vote on sick pay coverage, and collectively, it would make total sense to impeach and prosecute such unethical, improper and unfair conduct — that is unbecoming to anyone purporting to serve their constituency.

The key is for the communities most affected by developement to get involved and as informed as possible about decisions being made so that they can show their support or opposition and let their voices be heard.

A primeval roar of hope from the opposition benches: this was the first time Labour MPs voiced a real appetite for 2015.

Backbench opposition As the new Conservative and Liberal Democrat cabinet met for the first time yesterday, some senior Tory and Labour MPs voiced concern over the proposal.

«As chairman of this board, I speak for all of us in urging the City Council and our speaker, Melissa Mark - Viverito, to heed the united voices of The Bronx — and the growing chorus of opposition in every corner of this city — and to stop this proposal when it comes before the City Council,» Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. said in a statement Thursday.

In its agenda the council also voiced its opposition to what it considers possible state cuts for CUNY, arguing that the state's calculation, which would require the city to assume a 30 percent share of CUNY senior colleges» net operating costs, is flawed.

He voiced sharp opposition to the re-naming of the Queensborough Bridge after former Mayor Ed Koch and fought last year for an animal shelter in the borough.

The Teshie - born Rev. Martey, has been in the news for collecting US$ 100, 000 and 4 - wheel Toyota Land Cruiser from a flagbearer of an opposition political party to lead attacks on the John Mahama government under the guise of a voice of God.

Miner has voiced her opposition to the plan, stating at a press conference that it «resembles more a plan for the worst form of corporate looting.»

«This is truly a victory for everyone who voiced their opposition to the Coast Guard's ill - advised proposal.»

«Nigerians will recall that the PDP had earlier alerted of plots to arrest, harass, detain dissenting voices and opposition members on trumped - up charges, as well as intimidate institutions of democracy and pave the way for a one - party state in our country.

The groups responsible for the disruption, including VOCAL - NY and the New Deal for New York, New York Communities for Change, and United NY, voiced opposition to the Republican - led State Senate and Governor Andrew Cuomo's effort to issue a $ 4.5 billion dollar tax cut to New York's wealthiest millionaires, a number of whom were in the room at the 5th Avenue hotel.

When running for president in 2008, Ms. Clinton voiced opposition to a proposal by then New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer to provide drivers licenses to undocumented immigrants.

In the lead - up to Tuesday's devastating defeat for Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance, Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum voiced his broad opposition to LGBT rights bills, saying they are «dangerous» for America's youth.

Southold Supervisor Scott Russell, who attended the March 14 meeting to voice his opposition to the plan, also commended the public Thursday for raising the issue.

Corporations, too, voiced their support for climate action and opposition to the Trump White House's decision to leave the Paris accord at forums hosted by former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg in New York and former Secretary of State John Kerry at Yale University.

Duncan, a frugal accountant, is a clear, potential obstruction for Benjamin, but at least the character's opposition comes across as a sensible voice of reason, motivated by actual concern for his brother's well - being.

When asked about support for a proposal «that would allow low - and moderate - income four - year - old children to be given the opportunity to attend a preschool program, with the government paying the tuition,» no less than 60 percent of the public responded favorably, with just 27 percent voicing opposition.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten, Minister for Small Business Kelly O'Dwyer and Australia's first Indigenous Minister Ken Wyatt have added their voices to a chorus of support for Year 12 students; joining other MPs and Australians such as Melissa Doyle, Osher Günsberg, Conrad Sewell, Jeremy Fernandez and many more.