Sentences with phrase «for scandals»

The District of Columbia has of course been in the news of late for scandals that have taken the shine off the Michelle Rhee / Kaya Henderson apple.

Consequently, to the recommendations offered by Fullerton and Ouchi, let me suggest an additional one: Minimize the potential for scandals and other embarrassments that can create pressures to recentralize authority.

It occurred to me toward the end of «I, Tonya,» when footage of O.J. Simpson is seen briefly on a television screen, that 1994 was a banner year for scandals.

Maurice DuBois profiles the new «Rocky»: middleweight Danny Jacobs, who's battled back from bone cancer to find himself boxing's newest champion with a chance at title reunification.Bill Whitaker leads an investigation into secret motors and mechanical cheating in pro cycling, a sport already infamous for its scandals.

In the race, Slaughter repeatedly criticized Brooks for scandals that happened under her watch.

Democratic voters have one major takeaway from the 2016 election: avoid anointing flawed candidates with limited progressive values, shaky ethics, and a penchant for scandals.

And as for scandals, maybe you should look up the father and Bill Cabin?

But he is ultimately responsible for the scandals involving state economic development programs and the general sleaze engulfing Albany because he has enabled and protected it.»

It's much easier for scandals to become national conversations when they have a clear jumping off point.

Colonel George Wigg, who has been the watchdog for scandals and security leaks in Harold Wilson's government and a close confidant of the Prime Minister (he helped win the election for the Socialists by exposing Profumo), became the No. 1 man in British racing last week.

That's a fundamental component of the culture that has to be changed for scandals to become rare.

As we track social mood in real time across the globe, we chart how its changes produce shifts in everything from the songs people want to hear to the leaders they elect to their desire for peace to their hunger for scandals to the trajectories of their stock markets, and more.

The notes went on to provide specific times and details of Facebook's recent data controversies and the ways Facebook has responded, also saying Zuckerberg takes responsibility for the scandal.

Essentially, Stumpf's argument is that he accepts responsibility for the scandal, but that senior executives did not create a culture that encouraged the type of behavior that led to employees opening 2 million false accounts.

Stumpf was constantly taken to task by senators, both Democratic and Republican, for the scandal in which Wells Fargo employees opened roughly 2 million checking and credit accounts without customers» knowledge.

«Every sports has potential for scandal and golf is also at risk,» Mintas said, adding that sports like «tennis and golf are difficult to investigate.»

Blame for the scandal applies equally to Cambridge Analytica and Facebook, which «allowed it to happen,» Tyler said.

WASHINGTON — Fervently proclaiming that he was actually the one responsible for the scandal involving the adult film actress, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue reportedly stated Thursday, in a desperate attempt to serve as President Trump's fall guy, that he was the one who slept with Stormy Daniels.

WASHINGTON — Fervently proclaiming that he was actually the one responsible for the scandal involving the adult film actress, Secretary of Agriculture...

NEW YORK Wells Fargo & Co's two biggest competitors have been nabbing market share in lending to commercial and industrial customers in the American heartland, a sign of how difficult it has become for the scandal - tarnished bank to defend its position against rivals.

Some of the strategies were deemed Quick Wins, which became the nickname for the scandal.

«I'm not here for the scandal,» Levy said.

I'm not here for the scandal.

For most of the year to date, Uber and President Donald Trump often seemed to be in competition for the scandal of the day.

Firstly, I totally agree that it is complete and utter bullshit that Miley is taking most of the heat for the scandal.

The risk, however was seen by the Congregations in terms of the potential for scandal and bad publicity should the abuse be disclosed.

As for the scandal when the accusation is made public, if you're already covered with mud one more splattering hardly matters.

Apologising for the scandal, the executive director said the probe will examine the charity's culture and practices, before making recommendations.

Immaturity has always reigned supreme, and now in the days of Internet memes and Twitter zingers, Weiner seemed ready - made for a scandal.

To this day the Church has not accepted resposibility for this scandal.

When Christians measure church success by the standards of American culture — money, power, prestige, numbers — we set ourselves up for scandal, discouragement, and abuse of authority / funds / people.

Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent DeMarco writes in a Newsday OpEd that it's time for scandal - scarred Suffolk County DA Thomas Spota to step down, saying he was «well - intentioned» when he took office, but «became part of the culture he sought to replace.»

CSEA said in a statement the support for the scandal - scarred former governor stemmed from his «strong record» as attorney general and governor.

Otherwise we are just setting ourselves up for another scandal which will further corrode trust in politics.»

Another frequent tactic used to dilute the effect of an unflattering story is to purchase Google Ads linking to a counter-story and aimed at people searching for the scandal, just one example of the ability of search advertising to reach a defined audience with the right message at the right time.

Flanagan, a Suffolk County Republican, faced a range of challenges when he took over for the scandal - scarred Dean Skelos.

The site's raison d'être is to highlight incumbent Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer's upbraiding of an Army general for repeatedly referring to her by the female honorific rather than as «Senator» during a hearing — pretty thin gruel for a scandal, though not Boxer's best moment as an elected official.

Friend Frank Seddio said while many will remember Lopez for the scandal that ended his career, he should also be remembered for the positives he brought to Brooklyn, including an expansion of affordable housing.

While he said many will remember Lopez for the scandal that ended his career, he should also be remembered for the positives he brought to Brooklyn, including an expansion of affordable housing in Bushwick.

Monserrate has long been a magnet for scandal.

James Murdoch apologised for the scandal and told MPs: «These actions do not live up to the standards our company aspires to.»

State Democrats are close to picking a former federal prosecutor to run for scandal - scarred former state Senate leader Dean Skelos» newly open seat while Republicans are scrambling to find a candidate.

As for the mayor, his poll numbers may be a temporary setback, or perhaps a sign that New Yorkers have little appetite for a scandal at City Hall.

The speaker of the New York City Council is crying foul over a trade the New York Yankees just completed for a scandal - scarred relief pitcher.

It has been suggested that Parkinson could have succeeded Thatcher as prime minister were it not for the scandal of his affair with his former secretary who gave birth to his child, Flora.

State Democrats are close to picking a former federal prosecutor — freshman Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky, 37 — to run for scandal - scarred former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos» newly open seat on Long Island, calling him a «dream» candidate, while Republicans are scrambling to find a contender.

Since then, Mr. Cuomo has repeated the assertion that SUNY bears the bulk of the responsibility for the scandal.

With Rep. Anthony Weiner saying he is going to run for re-election in spite of his bombshell admission today, and more Democrats subtly hinting that that is a bad idea, the talk could soon turn to re-drawing the Congressional lines to make it harder for the scandal - scarred Brooklyn / Queens pol to get re-elected.

Immaturity has always reigned supreme, and now in the days of Internet memes and Twitter zingers, Weiner seemed ready - made for a scandal.

Tabone criticized Braunstein about contributions he accepted, including $ 25,000 from one developer funneled through limited liability companies — which both camps admitted was legal — and large donations from Guardian Life, a company under investigation by the state attorney general's office, and Delaware North, a bidder for the scandal - plagued Aqueduct Race Track racino contract.