Sentences with phrase «for public commitments»

This is why the law until the 1960s resisted or delayed divorce, gave a privileged status to monogamous marriage and upheld the need for public commitments of a mutually consenting man and woman as the ground for the formation of legal families.

A senior Obama administration official said that the United States had pressed hard for a public commitment from China and was relieved that it had delivered.

Not exact matches

In an era where objective information is routinely strangled by political partisans and public - relations departments, central bankers stand out for their commitment to research and rational thought.

Public schools are continually reducing their commitment to art and music classes for students, so you can try to work with the public school system to supplement their efforts in those Public schools are continually reducing their commitment to art and music classes for students, so you can try to work with the public school system to supplement their efforts in those public school system to supplement their efforts in those areas.

But for now, I'll point you to the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion, an organization comprised of some of the world's biggest companies who have made a public commitment to work together on issues of diversity and accountability in all its challenging nuance.

My commitment to public service speaks for itself.

There's an obvious public relations benefit to going green, especially at a time when the U.S. government has come under fire for reversing many of the country's commitments to clean energy.

Commitments to allow the establishment of foreign for - profit institutions, for example, could undermine domestic efforts to build a strong public education system.

Conversion of preferred stock occurs automatically and immediately upon the earlier to occur of the closing of a firm commitment underwritten public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement filed covering the offer and sale of common stock in which (i) the aggregate public offering price equals or exceeds $ 25 million, (ii) with respect to the Series F convertible preferred stock only, the public offer price per share of which is not less than one times the original issue price of the Series F convertible preferred stock, (iii) with respect to the Series E convertible preferred stock only, the public offer price per share of which is not less than one times the original issue price of the Series E convertible preferred stock and (iv) with respect to the Series D convertible preferred stock only, the initial public offering price per share of which is not less than two times the original price of preferred stock, or the date specified by holders of at least 60 % of the then outstanding Series B convertible preferred stock, Series C convertible preferred stock, Series D convertible preferred stock, Series E convertible preferred stock, Series F convertible preferred stock and Series G convertible preferred stock, provided however, that in the event that the holders of at least 65 % of the then outstanding shares of holders Series G convertible preferred stock, at least a majority of the then outstanding shares of Series F convertible preferred stock or at least of 65 % of the then outstanding share of Series E convertible preferred stock do not consent or agree to the conversion, conversion shall not be effective to any shares of the relevant series of Series G convertible preferred stock, Series F convertible preferred stock or Series E convertible preferred stock for which the approval threshold was not achieved.

In both cases, Conservative parties were defeated by parties promising moderate progressive platforms that included tax increases and significant increases to public infrastructure investment and explicit commitments to run deficit budgets, for at least the short - term period in the case of the NDP.

Patrick Colford concludes by saying: «The New Brunswick Federation of Labour will be looking for political party's platforms to include commitments for improving labour laws so that all workers are entitled to paid sick leave, investing in public services to protect society's most vulnerable citizens and adopting pay equity legislation that covers the private sector.»

Health Care: Central to the NDP's renewal strategy for health care is a commitment to maintaining and improving the public health care system.

Eurozone officials are unanimous that it means a commitment to financial war against labor — to austerity and yet further economic shrinkage; to faster privatization selloffs (but not to Russians if they offer higher prices, as Gazprom did) and hence higher prices for hitherto public utilities; to no rejection of past insider privatization deals to higher value - added taxes on consumers; and to lower pensions for labor.

Singapore's commitment in using information technology to increase efficiency and convenience in the country's public and business services opens up substantial opportunities for B.C. companies looking to expand their footprints.

In some cases, if you're looking for a longer commitment, your household or team can «adopt» an immigrant or refugee family to help them get groceries, find an apartment and navigate the public transit system.

Additional reasons might be given for The United Methodist Church to rid itself of a commitment to abortion rights: the increasing numbers of African delegates (who are, in the main, pro-life) to General Conference; the horrifyingly high abortion rates (though the annual totals are continuing to decrease) in the United States; the pro-life drift of American public opinion (which United Methodism seems to follow); the uncommon clarity of ecumenical teaching on the dignity of the human person; and the providence of God.

For one thing, these failures and problems describe the public schools as well, especially if you think some of the ideological commitments that animate a great deal of the educational establishment are dangerous in themselves.

It is for these reasons that civilised states, in recognising the foundational place of the family, have made the public, life - long commitment of marriage as a civil institution.

As we renew our commitment to religious pluralism in the public square, we should embrace debate, welcome dissent, and encourage civility as we work together for the sake of the common good and of a country we are all unreservedly blessed to call our home.

Despite the strong public sentiment against such convictions after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Towers and the Pentagon, a perusal of public statements made by the leadership of the historic peace churches clearly indicates that, while they have repeatedly called for the perpetrators to be held accountable, they have not backed away from their commitment to nonviolence.

The more you conform to the practices the church blesses and honors for heterosexuals — public pledges of fidelity to another person, family commitment to the nurture of children — the less likely that you can be ordained and that you will be welcomed to work out your discipleship in most Presbyterian congregations.

Under the free - exercise clause every person is entitled to respect for her or his religious commitments, and their free exercise should not be burdened by governmental interference except to secure «compelling state interests» (such as protection of public health and safety, not just public welfare or order) that can be served in no less burdensome way.

Under the terms of Public Law 480, the Food for Peace Program, food is given away only after all our commercial commitments are met.

Spelled out in a lengthy lead editorial entitled «Evangelicals in the Social Struggle,» as well as in books such as Aspects of Christian Social Ethics, Henry's understanding of Christian social responsibility stressed (a) society's need for the spiritual regeneration of all men and women, (b) an interim social program of humanitarian care, ethical proclamation, and personal, structural application, and (c) a theory of limited government centering on certain «freedom rights,» e. g., the rights to public property, free speech, and so on.18 Though the shape of this social ethic thus closely parallels that of the present editorial position of Moody Monthly, it must be distinguished from its counterpart by the time period involved (it pushed others like Moody Monthly into a more active involvement in the social arena), by the intensity of its commitment to social responsibility, by the sophistication of its insight into political theory and practice, and by its willingness to offer structural critique on the American political system.

Sunday school rooms all around spilled into a sanctuary where pews were arranged on either side of a central aisle that led to a pulpit and an altar — for to us education led to worship, and worship to public confession and commitment.

In that book, written for the general public and not for scholars, I suggested that love includes the following elements or aspects: commitment, mutuality, fidelity, hopefulness, union — and that its goal is fulfillment in and with another or with others.

The content of the sermon seems to assume a commitment to life under the reign of God; it would be difficult to argue that Jesus» teachings were or are for the general public, to be implemented in the larger arena of civic and social networks.

In its own way, the Declaration argues for religious freedom as not simply entailing private acts of worship, but also the guarantee of a public space for the institutional expression of religious commitment.

Weber knew that during his own lifetime, his severe intellectualism did not hold sway in public affairs, and he warned of the growing desire for prophecy and political commitment among young students.

That conventional wisdom respects religion, in its place, but it does not trust religious commitment as the basis for national thought or as a perspective underlying public discourse.

While for the most part conforming to the normal expressions of public ecclesiastical observance, the Lollards privately responded with the special fervour of total commitment to the Gospel, nourished a form of religious egalitarianism which in some respect could be called a proto - Protestantism, and were sharply critical of the established priesthood.

We can work to change them and to prevent them from being changed in the wrong ways, even with policy makers and judges who do not share our religious commitments but do share our concern for the public good.

President Barack Obama said in a public statement that the U.S. «will not waver in our commitment to see that justice is done for this terrible act — and make no mistake, justice will be done.»

Efforts include: Advance producers» awareness of emerging animal welfare issues; Provide information and education to improve animal care skills; support scientific research to enhance animal well - being; provide information for greater public understanding and awareness about producers commitment to providing humane care.

«We are thrilled to present Danny with this prestigious award for his commitment to the industry, his teams, the public they serve, and the communities they support.»

Members also uphold a commitment to ensure that pack size is representative to serving size, and that serving sizes for all packaging is deemed appropriate to be a single serve for the purpose of public consumption.

Woods has yet to make a public commitment to play the L.A. tournament, which he has not appeared in for 10 years after back spasms forced him to withdraw from the 2017 competition before it began.

Keeping the system as it is might appease the moralists among us, she noted in 2007 in an opinion piece for The New York Times, but it «doesn't serve the public interest of helping individuals meet their care - giving commitments».

As the Minister responsible for the National Institute for Health Research, as well as the whizzy high science of tomorrow's technologies, I can say that we also have at the heart of the NHS a commitment to ensure, through the institute, that we are constantly using the power of our health system to drive public health and to promote best practice.

Her career in child nutrition began in 1950, with the Georgia Department of Education, and she has created an enduring legacy for her fellow school foodservice professionals; her commitment to child nutrition is equaled only by her passion for public policy.

Michele is also the recipient of the 2015 Connecticut Nurse's Association Award for Public Service and the University of Massachusetts Graduate School of Nursing's Lillian R. Goodman Award which recognizes a doctoral student who exemplifies a humanitarian approach to leadership, scholarship, and a deep commitment to the development of professional practice, education and research.

Code of Professional Conduct for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants: This code informs both IBCLCs and the public of the minimum standards of acceptable conduct; exemplifies the commitment expected of all holders of the IBCLC credential; provides IBCLCs with a framework for carrying out their essential duties; and serves as a basis for decisions regarding alleged misconduct.

While most suburban programs have seen the benefits for years, a number of Public League teams have benefited from the Chicago Park District's continued commitment to improving soccer fields in Chicago.

As part of our public health awareness commitment, the Fed is Best Foundation has developed and compiled extensive resources for parents and health professionals to promote safe breastfeeding and safe infant feeding policies based on evidence, including, the science of infant feeding, the caloric and fluid requirements of newborns and the caloric yield of exclusive breastfeeding.

Sustainable Seafood Toolkit The Shedd Aquarium Sustainable Seafood Toolkit is a free and public resource for any chef, restaurant manager, or seafood buyer looking to create or improve a sustainable seafood commitment.

With growing public awareness of the issues surrounding stillbirth and neonatal death, and a national commitment to reduce the number of babies dying, Clea is dedicated to fulfilling Sands» potential to make a real difference for parents.

Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. J. Patrick O'Neal also praised the Golden Radish Award winners for their commitment to children's health.

Despite our tough plans for cuts in public spending, we have stuck to the previous Government's commitments on capital investment, apart from some small savings made in May.

«We support the development of a global commitment for public country by country reporting on tax information for large multinational enterprises.

Until the leadership of the House of Representatives drops the bill and strives to improve public trust in the National Assembly, their oft - repeated commitment to stand up for the country and the citizens will continue to echo a broken promise.