Sentences with phrase «functional government»

A lack of functional government and enough income to build systems for handling waste of all kinds, combined with the world's accelerating urbanization, is creating astounding situations, like children being swallowed up in a soup of trash and storm water.

In the above passage, political sociologist Charles Tilly was writing not about modern - day Afghanistan, but about early European states where functional governments took centuries to emerge.

Valesky says he reminds Democrats that he supports the progressive issues of the party, and points to on - time, and fiscally sound budgets as proof that the IDC has created a more functional government in Albany.

It was a curious statement from Cuomo, who since taking office has held up the annual passage of on - time or at least «timely» budgets as a symbol of functional government.

«In a situation like Syria, plagued by civil war and lacking a functional government with which policymakers can negotiate, how can the United States best protect those fleeing oppression — religious or otherwise?

Cuomo is declaring victory — not surprisingly — and also playing down the fact that this is the first late budget of his tenure, despite the fact that he has made timely budget deals and functional government a hallmark of his time in office thus far.

His second book, The Prince of the Marshes and Other Occupational Hazards of a Year in Iraq, outlines his experiences as deputy governor shortly after coalition forces entered Iraq, and describes his efforts to lead development projects and establish a functional government.

In her campaign literature, she includes as one of her goals, «Restore harmony to the town clerk's office which will help in achieving a more efficient and functional government.»

Sen. John DeFrancisco, a Syracuse - area Republican, said Cuomo's attempt to blame Washington for Albany's late budget is a stretch and diversion away from questions now being raised about «the functional government that he takes credit for.»

The answer to operating a functional government isn't to ask taxpayers for more money, it is getting to work, making tough choices, improving efficiency and reducing spending.

«I liked the general aura of working together,» Ronk also said, noting that he and Hein have «a good working relationship» and have brought «functional government» to Ulster.

I really enjoy being part of that, part of a functional government.»

The question is whether you can have a functional government without the bullying and manipulation and dishonesty that Morelandgate exposed.

The bigger issue facing advocates seeking responsible, responsive, and functional governments is, rather, what type of measurement will best isolate problems and inspire progress.