Sentences with phrase «highly controversial move»

In blocking transactions, the bank mimics a highly controversial move by Visa earlier this year regarding cryptocurrency - based debit cards.

This was a highly controversial move, and essentially reduced the open enrollment window by three full days.

Little public expense was involved, however, because Spitzer used campaign funds to cover most of the costs, while Pataki, in a highly controversial move, received the funding from business groups that had matters pending before the state.

In a highly controversial move, HMP Birmingham was finally handed over to the private operator G4S in October 2011, following a lengthy process beset by delays.

-LSB-...] Terry Grier, first instituted this program here in Houston, it was (and remains for some) a highly controversial move.

Not exact matches

The «controversial» move was highly criticized, given the importance of brand association in the car industry, said Bill Visnic, a senior editor for car research company Edmunds.

But the move would be highly controversial — it's based on a new reading of the Public Officers Law being pushed by Assemblyman Gianaris and good - government groups that Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has already openly opposed.