Sentences with phrase «giving political support»

«Environmentally concerned voters will finally get what they paid for by giving their political support to President Obama when, Monday morning in Washington, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy unveils the draft of sweeping new regulations on existing power plants.»

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Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

Greece has been unable to form a coalition government since voters gave support to political parties that want to cancel or renegotiate the terms of a massive financial bailout by international lenders that requires harsh austerity measures.

Kahlon asked the premier to stop the political games, delays and distraction and call a confidence motion in the legislature so the new John Horgan government can give seniors, like Mr. Mohoney, the support they deserve.

Plurality support will tend to go with whoever seems more reasonable - though the reasons political actors give will have some impact on what people see as reasonable.

Tyagi Bill supported by the Prime Minister Desai restricting religious conversion and also the discrimination of scheduled caste converts to Christianity in the special benefits to people of the scheduled caste background, may be mentioned as violations of the covenant on the part of the State; and the Christian people have been unhappy at giving up minority communal safeguards and many efforts to organize Christian political parties off and on have been made in several states especially in the South by Christians.

Within that tradition, both in its political and ecclesial expression, authority is a way of ordering power within a community in such a way that, at one and the same time, it supports and augments common beliefs and ways of life and is regularly and harmoniously conjoined with a structure of offices that gives order to the exercise of authority and power within the particular society in question.

Many who support this kind of development also give moral and political support to the top down policies that dominate the global economic system.

Now, I would have a problem if someone said «you can't be a Christian if you don't support a progressive tax system» or to say God has given a special blessing or preference to a particular political party that supports the most progressive tax system.

How callous he is about these matters I do not know, but he gives much religious aid and comfort to those who are callous, and he provides political support for those who seek to solve our national problems at the expense of our most vulnerable people.

I don't give a dang which fairy anyone choses to worship, but the issue is when or if they impose those beliefs on others either through discriminating hiring practices, supporting political positions, etc..

Given RFRA's near unanimous support in Congress and the political power of those who constantly seek to expand religious «freedoms,» it's unlikely to be remedied any time soon.

Philip of Hesse had continued his drive to give political unity to the states which were supporting the Reformers, and to enable them to defend themselves against possible imperial military intervention.

Whilst we would prefer live exports end immediately and also supportive of the Greens» bill which calls for the immediate cessation of the trade, we have chosen to give our full support to the independents» bill, which holds the greatest political weight, and hope for a permanent ban on the live export trade.

«Telling women — because it's not a «compliment» levied at dads — that motherhood is the most valuable job in the world is not just a patronizing pat on the head... it's a way to placate overworked moms without giving them the social and political support they actually need to make their lives better.

«I enter into this new endeavor praying and hoping: that God will provide me with health and fortitude; that the residents of the 18th City Council District will place their trust in me; and that my friends and followers both inside and outside of the 18th City Council District will give me their support and contributions, not only spiritual, but physical, emotional, political and financial,» Diaz said.

Foreign affairs spokesman Edward Davey said there was a «strong» case for a short postponement to give the main political parties the chance to reflect and urged Britain to support a delay if Pakistanis think it is in the best interests of democracy.

So far he's managed to get Murdoch to give a very clear denial, under oath, that he never lets business factors get in the way of deciding which political parties he should support.

The results of the poll indicate a clear majority support the all - night format among the public and, given the vocal support coming from a number of party figures, across the political spectrum as well.

Given that Scottish Labour, the Scottish Liberal Democrats and Scottish Greens all support increasing tax in some form, the logic of that statement would be higher tax, but then the intent was more political: by tying the other parties (not, one suspects, the Scottish Tories) into the process, Sturgeon is heading off future battles.

Murphy's political allies had initially complained over the Democratic fundraising tactics in 2014, when donors at de Blasio's urging gave heavily to county party committees, which in turn supported candidates running in key battleground races.

If political support ultimate comes down to emotion — how a potential donor or volunteer feels about a candidate or a race — each contact people have with a campaign influences their propensity to give time or money.

Far better that such political warnings be given, than that the end result of negotiations fail to achieve support in the House of Commons.

Lloyd George's political career was virtually unique given his humble Welsh upbringing, and he relied upon the inspiration and support of his Uncle Lloyd, his bother William who uncomplainingly supported him financially, and the loyalty of his wife Margaret and his mistress Frances Stevenson.

Of course, Saraki could not have done all this without the help and support of his colleagues in the 8th National Assembly — however, when a man stakes his reputation on a promise that he has made, and that promise is ultimately kept, in this season of «political promises» you have to give «props» to those who keep to their word.

That Flanagan would find himself insisting that he supports education for children highlights the powerful legislator's increasingly lonely political quest to restrict Mayor Bill de Blasio's control of city schools by giving him only a brief control of mayoral control with heavy conditions.

The implications of this statement, linking economic contracts to the political support given to the NTC by NATO is clear.

His actions appeared to give one political message (support) and his silence another (opposition).

Neglecting these «output» and «input» aspects of legitimacy and giving priority instead to a euronationalist justification of a European sovereignty in the making could also turn out to be detrimental to individual freedoms: the illusion of homogeneity it would produce could incite European citizens to support policies sold by political leaders as being in the interest of the European «community» or «people», but actually only serving a tiny minority.

If political support ultimate comes down to emotion — how a potential donor or volunteer feels about a candidate, race or issue — each contact people have with a campaign influences their propensity to give time or money.

But while supporters of state funding believe it to be a panacea to end big donations, reduce the risk of corruption and support smaller parties, the fact that state funding is being given serious consideration actually demonstrates how political parties have not done enough to broaden their memberships and attract voluntary support from the public.

Downing Street sources said the Prime Minister wanted their political support in the Lords for the controversial policy, adding that the Prime Minister felt that anyone who gave their time, commitment and money to establish an academy — to help children in previously failing schools — «had a strong claim to be considered for an honour».

He lost by 14 points, an accomplishment for him given the lack of financial support for his candidacy and the state's political leaning.

The increasingly confident statements of support for the Syrian rebels worries some analysts, who warn that western governments remain ignorant of the make - up of the Free Syria army - especially given the complicated cultural, political and ethnic make up of the country.

Katie Wilson, a candidate seeking the Democratic nomination for New York's 21st Congressional District, says Rep. Elise Stefanik (R - Willsboro) should give back campaign donations from a political action committee that supports Donald Trump.

«What hope do you give the people as a political party when the political party itself doesn't support its own agenda?»

But Dr. Nduom told the chiefs of Wulensi, Nyankpayili, Bimbilla and Tatale that political parties which have won power recently forget them after they win elections; and that it was important they give their votes and support to the PPP this time because it is a party of doers.

County Executive George Latimer has always made a point to highlight his political history of working with Republicans in a bipartisan manner, whether it was giving committee chairmanships to Republicans when he served as chairman of the BOL, or getting Republican support for his bills while in the State Senate.

Given the Labour Party's geography of support, but also given the increased level of opposition the party faces on the left of the political spectrum from Sinn Fein, Solidarity - People Before Profit, the Social Democrats and other left - wing groupings / independent candidates, it was argued that Labour would struggle to convert votes into seats if their national support levels fall below the 10 % level, as indeed proved to be the case with the February 26th elecGiven the Labour Party's geography of support, but also given the increased level of opposition the party faces on the left of the political spectrum from Sinn Fein, Solidarity - People Before Profit, the Social Democrats and other left - wing groupings / independent candidates, it was argued that Labour would struggle to convert votes into seats if their national support levels fall below the 10 % level, as indeed proved to be the case with the February 26th elecgiven the increased level of opposition the party faces on the left of the political spectrum from Sinn Fein, Solidarity - People Before Profit, the Social Democrats and other left - wing groupings / independent candidates, it was argued that Labour would struggle to convert votes into seats if their national support levels fall below the 10 % level, as indeed proved to be the case with the February 26th election.

This action is necessary to give our union the opportunity to re-evaluate our political relationships and make judgments about the criteria we use in determining who has earned and deserves our support.

The Council either needed the political support of the merchants and gave them what he said was a $ 100 million incentive to back it or the city recognized it lacked the legal authority to impose a fee that went to the government, he said.

Special interest groups can give money to support candidates in two ways: to candidates directly or to a political party committee.

Since 2010, the Hotel & Motel Trades Council and a political action committee it supports have given Cuomo's gubernatorial campaign $ 110,300.

Sixteenth is the covert support that Buhari himself and key players in his political party and administration have given Boko Haram over the last 6 years by funding their operations, openly identifying with some of their core values and ideals and seeking to protect them from the proscription.

Though the record of ballot box success by candidates backed by the Democrat - turned - Republican - turned - independent mayor is spotty, his support will give the political newcomer Wilson something to point to in the face of the significant labor and institutional Democratic support enjoyed by his general election target, state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.

Still, the mayor declined to say that he would withhold political support from those who oppose a marriage equality bill, a loaded statement given the notable absence in Tuesday's meetings of Governor Andrew Cuomo, who has said he supported gay marriage in the past.

Given his past political vacillations, it's possible he might join the IDC, which flirted with supporting him in 2014 — or that he would simply sit with the Republican caucus while remaining a nominal Democrat, a la Brooklyn State Senator Simcha Felder.

The phenomenon starts during our political campaigns when people and powerful organizations with their own agendas and resources, skew voting.They secretly or openly give big donations and other supports to the political parties with the expectation that, their political cronies will offer them juicy contracts etc when they win political power.With this support, our parties buy votes instead of winning them.

The government that they support relies on this practice of misusing statistics to give it political cover.

Speaking against the background of reports that some other political parties including the Social Democratic Party, SDP, and Accord Party, collected N100 million each to support the PDP, Umeh said that nobody collected a kobo on behalf of APGA for the support given the PDP in the last presidential election.