With
the government acting as a venture capitalist, the private sector can create effective new programs to address social problems.
«The US
government acted as police force (identifying the foreign government's crime), prosecutor (making the legal arguments), jury (ruling on the evidence), and judge (sentencing the foreigner to US retaliatory punishment),» Chad Bown, a senior fellow at the pro-free trade Peterson Institute for International Economics, wrote in a memo about Section 301's history earlier in August.
Finally,
the government acts as direct purchaser of monopoly services from health insurance providers, pharmaceutical companies and other monopolies.
Its ultimate Report, released in January 1912, concluded: The provision of law under which
the Government acts as custodian of its own funds results in irregular withdrawals of money from circulation and bank reserves in periods of excessive Government revenues, and in the return of these funds into circulation only in periods of deficient revenues.
Undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree students may also qualify for federal Perkins loan s. Instead of the federal
government acting as the lender, borrowers make payments directly to the school that made the loan.
The oil block was sold in 2012 to the multinational oil companies Shell and ENI for over a billion dollars with the Nigerian
government acting as a «straw man».
The puplic and
the government act as if realtor.ca is a puplic utility — well it's not and if realtors and the local boards did not pay to organize, catagorize, and manage this data it does not exist.
But the predominant view was that the backing should look more like catastrophic insurance, with the federal
government acting as a backstop only after private insurers took the first hit.
Not exact matches
They are made to silence the objections of organized labour and make the
government of the day appear
as if it's
acting in the national interest.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals
as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such
as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or
acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such
as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such
as the Foreign Corrupt Practices
Act and the United Kingdom Bribery
Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such
as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs
Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers,
as well
as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other
governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco
as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign
government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
Indeed,
as more information has moved to the cloud, data that is hosted in the U.S. has actually been seen
as being less secure because of the
government's Patriot
Act powers — and that could be a competitive disadvantage for companies based here.
As I have explained elsewhere, many of the policies put in place by the Federal
government since the election of President Obama in 2008 — banking reform, business regulation, tax policies, and the Affordable Care
Act to name a few — have made entrepreneurship more difficult to undertake.
The bill is unlikely to pass,
as the Senate has pledged to reject any
government bill that puts the
act in jeopardy.
And third, if Carrier makes decisions that lead to financial distress
as a result of
acting on Trump's advice, the federal
government will inevitably face pressures to provide Carrier with additional assistance.
Rubio would roll back the Dodd - Frank banking
act, which has imposed tighter regulations on the large Wall Street banks in the wake of the recession,
as part of a push to decrease or eliminate
government restrictions on businesses.
The Pyongyang
government denounced the film
as «undisguised sponsoring of terrorism,
as well
as an
act of war» in a letter to U.N. Secretary - General Ban Ki - moon in June.
The indictment says Manafort and Gates received the money by
acting as unregistered agents of the pro-Russia
government of Ukraine and its political parties and leaders.
Medicare's architects also appointed insurance companies to
act as program administrators, to operate
as intermediaries between the federal
government and hospitals and physicians, a role that they have to this day.
And it must
act consistently and holistically with its support and the elimination of economically hostile policies and laws, such
as restrictive labor laws, ever - changing tax policies and an almost exclusive emphasis on funding the
government for one more month instead of growing the economy.
Governments can
act as partners in this process and go a long way to help new businesses.
Represented by proposals such
as the Regulatory Accountability
Act, deregulation aims to shut down the
government's ability to protect kids from dangerous cribs or enforce the rules that stop reckless financial bets from blowing up the economy.
Of course, when the federal
government and states make changes to hunger programs, it has a direct and hard - hitting impact on the groups that
act as a safety net.
«Many smaller businesses might be on the cusp of being defined
as a large employer — namely those having 50 full - time equivalents — and thus being under this law,» says Christine Pollack, vice president of
government affairs for the Retail Industry Leaders Association in Arlington, Va., and a spokesperson for an industry coalition called Employers for Flexibility in Health Care (E-FLEX), which was formed two years ago to fight for changes to the Affordable Care
Act.
«Increased
government spending, particularly more infrastructure investment financed primarily by higher taxes on the well - to - do,
acts as an economic stimulant.»
The memo stipulates that the federal
government would not stand in the way of states that legalize marijuana so long
as officials
acted to keep it from migrating to places where it remained outlawed, and out of the hands of criminal gangs and children.
The defense has argued that Geek Squad staff were
acting as de facto
government agents, making any evidence they uncovered without a warrant inadmissible.
GDB
acts as the main thoroughfare for liquidity from Puerto Rico's
government deposits.
If the financial connection to China, a country whose
government typically opposes transparency and political dissent, seems problematic, Hwang isn't concerned: «If anything, we are informing the public about upcoming changes in laws
as well
as the decision makers behind it, emboldening affected parties to
act up and speak up if necessary,» he said.
For purposes of the Unfunded Mandates Reform
Act,
as well
as Executive Order 12875, the final rule extending the applicability date does not include any federal mandate that we expect would result in such expenditures by State, local, or tribal
governments, or the private sector.
Not everyone will benefit: now that Republicans have swept the US
government for the first time since 1928, it means Obamacare is over - just a matter of time - and Affordable Care
Act - vulnerable stocks such
as Universal Health Services, AmSurg and Mednax will likely plunge; on the other hand pure pharma stocks like MCK and ABC will benefit
as rhetoric on drug pricing will diminish significantly, leading to more stable earnings if / when changes in drug pricing become more stable.
The Rockefeller Institute of
Government, which released a new state revenue report on Monday, said that «The Tax Cuts and Jobs
Act (TCJA), enacted in late December 2017, created strong incentives for some high - income taxpayers to act fast and prepay their state and local income and property taxes to take advantage of the expiring tax breaks, namely the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, which is capped at $ 10,000 per year as of January 1, 2018.&raq
Act (TCJA), enacted in late December 2017, created strong incentives for some high - income taxpayers to
act fast and prepay their state and local income and property taxes to take advantage of the expiring tax breaks, namely the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, which is capped at $ 10,000 per year as of January 1, 2018.&raq
act fast and prepay their state and local income and property taxes to take advantage of the expiring tax breaks, namely the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, which is capped at $ 10,000 per year
as of January 1, 2018.»
Yes the banks and local
governments can be a problem such
as in LA where the California Environmental Quality
Act is preventing new home building leading to sky high prices of homes.
Dr. Hudson
acts as an economic advisor to
governments worldwide, including Iceland, Latvia and China on finance and tax law.
Canada should understand this and
act to support what we have achieved,
as well
as help Mexico convince our mutual neighbour to change the new
government's misguided and damaging attacks on our common objectives: more prosperity, more economic growth and more competitiveness for all three nations.
The House's move is part of a broader GOP agenda - such
as the effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care
Act - to reduce the size and influence of the federal
government on everyday life.
The notion of using
government to
act as a protectionist shield for farmers dates back
as far
as 1872.
At its core, Mitchell views these memes
as a byproduct of fear and a sense by individuals that they are powerless to
act against
government surveillance.
Sen. Pat Toomey (R - PA) last year asked the
Government Accountability Office whether the CFPB's auto lending guidance might qualify
as a rule for the purposes of the Congressional Review
Act and, if so, be possible to roll back.
The FSA is the
government body charged with overseeing the Financial Instruments and Exchange
Act, which would have to be amended to recognize digital assets
as financial products in order for related derivatives to be traded legally on Japanese exchanges.
By now, most people are likely aware of the
government's attempts to use the All Writs
Act from 1789
as a tool to force Apple write new software with weaker security so that feds could unlock an iPhone 5c they had in custody.
The U.S.
government still classifies cannabis
as a Schedule I substance under the 1970 Controlled Substance
Act (CSA), which places it alongside heroin, MMDA and ecstasy
as drugs with a high potential for abuse and no approved medical usage.
Reynolds and Vogel recently
acted as co-counsel for the Ontario
government to conduct an independent expert review of the
act.
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of
government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in
government - sponsored programs such
as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements;
acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger
as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses
as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger;
as well
as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com
as well
as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.
Unlike a lender, Great Lakes does not initiate any of the loans it services, but rather
acts as the intermediary and guarantor between the borrower (you) and lender (the federal
government or a private company, depending on your loan type) once the loan enters repayment.
If you are the representative of an entity that owns common stock of the Company, you must present a
government - issued photo identification, evidence that the entity has authorized you to
act as its representative at the Annual Meeting, and, if the entity is a street name owner, proof of the entity's beneficial stock ownership
as of the record date.
Having recently called out the federal
government for failing to provide a justification for its decision to approve Shell's Jackpine mine oil sands expansion project (an approach that serves no interest other than the
government's,
as even industry would stand to benefit from knowing why one project is justified while another, e.g. Taseko's original Prosperity mine, is not), it was reassuring to see that at least this Joint Review Panel (JRP) shares my understanding of this obligation under the Canadian Environmental Assessment
Act, 2012, SC 2012, c 19.
Do we simply accept a smaller
government and ever shrinking support for veterans and other groups or do we
as act to halt and reverse the direction that the federal
government is heading?
The Dodd - Frank
Act, which itself made matters worse rather than better in the wake of the
government - fueled financial downturn of 2008, explicitly empowered the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
as the agency to formulate rules relating to investment advisers who offer «personalized investment advice about securities to a retail customer.»
Following the cabinet approval of the revised Settlement
Act on March 4, 2016, the Japanese
government expects a further increase in the use of digital currency and already has plans to regulate bitcoin
as a currency.
That if the
government was able to
act as a price negotiator and get prices down, a lot of things would open up in how we design insurance, because people would not be so afraid of financial calamity.