Sentences with phrase «included high government officials»

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Several Republican politicians and government officials including President Donald Trump have suggested that mental illness was to blame for the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Wednesday that left 17 people dead — but researchers say evidence suggests there is no traceable link between mental illness and gun violence, and that a much more widespread issue is to blame.

The country's top executives, with MOAI Minister U Myint Hlaing and other government officials, recognized high - performing farmers and farmer groups, extraordinary farm products, and organizations — the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) included — that have supported the development of the country's agriculture sector.

With the 2016 general elections just five months away, this paper can authoritatively report that, among those nursing ambition to step into the shoes of President Mahama include; cabinet and regional ministers, deputy ministers, high ranking government officials at the seat of government and some party gurus in the legislature.

Consequently, in July 2017 Hon Justice Hadiza Rabiu Shagari following a Freedom of Information suit number: FHC / CS / 964 / 2016 ordered the Nigerian government to widely disseminate including on a dedicated website information about the names of high ranking public officials from whom public funds were recovered since May 2015 and to disclose the circumstances under which funds were returned.»

«If it is good enough for high - ranking government officials and dignitaries to ride around in cars with bullet - proof glass, then it should be for our cops who put their lives on the line and are being tracked down and murdered like prey With this move, New York is sending the message that all lives matter including the lives of those who wear the blue uniform and who day - in, day - out put their lives on the live to protect ours.»

But in a 2016 ruling in a Virginia case, the high court said «official acts» by an elected official had to include specific use of government power, rather than acts that could be perceived as «constituent services.»

SERAP letter reads in part «Given the relative newness of the Buhari government, the effective enforcement and implementation of the judgment will invariably involve setting up a mechanism by the government to invite the leadership and high - ranking officials of the governments of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former President Umaru Musa Yar» Adua, and former President Goodluck Jonathan to explain, clarify and provide evidence on the amounts of stolen funds recovered by their respective governments (from abroad and within Nigeria), and the projects (including their locations) on which the funds were spent.»

But that appears to be in tatters after a series of high - level government officials, including Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko, said the law would apply during the games.

They brought witnesses — including high - ranking officials still on Cuomo's staff — as well as evidence showing that Percoco kept using his state government office in Manhattan and at the Capitol — and his ability to influence Cuomo staffers — after he shifted over to Cuomo's campaign payroll in the spring of 2014.

The meeting brought together nearly 140 high - ranking government officials, including 30 heads of space agencies, from both established and emerging space faring nations to encourage cooperation in space exploration.

The country's top executives, with MOAI Minister U Myint Hlaing and other government officials, recognized high - performing farmers and farmer groups, extraordinary farm products, and organizations — the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) included — that have supported the development of the country's agriculture sector.

John Podesta's leaked emails have turned up a number of damning pieces confirming the collusion between the soda industry and high level officials within the U.S. government, including Hillary Clinton.

His clients include senior officials in the U.S. government and the Justice Department, medical doctors, high - level executives of prominent corporations and other clients from all walks of life.

Dr Raju, whose portfolio covers all aspects of India's schools and higher education policy, led the high - level delegation, which included senior government officials and 22 Vice-Chancellors.

The members include high - ranking government officials and civil society representatives from developing and developed countries.

Their board of directors is composed of high - ranking retired military officers, public servants including current and former US Senators, and former government officials.

Open letter by 23 high - ranking officials of American energy, climate and environmental NGOs, including Bill McKibben of 350.org, to President Barack Obama and President Hu Jintao, calling for wartime - like mobilization by the governments of the United States and China to... Continue reading →

The list also includes high - level government officials involved in COP, such as US Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz (@ErnestMoniz), French Minister for the Environment Ségolène Royal (@RoyalSegolene), and leading UN figures such as Executive Director of UNEP Achim Steiner (@ASteiner) and Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC Christina Figueres (@CFigueres).

Fortune 500 companies, corporate executives and high - ranking public officials retain us for representation in internal corporate investigations; government investigations, including grand jury, congressional and inspector general investigations; criminal litigation, including trials and appeals; and related civil and administrative proceedings, including qui tam actions.

In recent years, WilmerHale has stocked up on former high - ranking US government officials such as Mueller for its ranks, including former Obama - era Deputy Attorney General David Ogden and a Bush - era ambassador to Germany, Robert Kimmitt.

Many, including high American officials, have argued that in our new circumstances, discrimination against non-citizens (providing for their indefinite detention without charge, for example), or the erosion of fair hearing guarantees, or extraordinary rendition (which happened to the Canadian Maher Arar with the connivance of our government) are justified.

His clients include Fortune 500 corporations, corporate executives and high - ranking government officials.

The legal recruiter handles high - level moves of government officials, including some lawmakers to private law and lobbying firms.

Represents individuals, including public officials, lobbyists, and high - level state administrators, as well as businesses, in state and federal criminal investigations and grand jury proceedings; clients accused by the government of fraud; students accused of sexual misconduct; Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers; Best Lawyers in America «Lawyer of the Year» in Non-White-Collar Criminal Defense; listed in Best Lawyers in White - Collar Criminal Defense and Civil Rights Law categories.

In December 2014 an authoritative report from the US Senate chaired by Senator Dianne Feinstein found compelling evidence of illegal tortures carried out on the instructions and authority of government officials, including some at the very highest level.

The practice's recent representations include: (i) CONMEBOL in connection with U.S. criminal investigations and prosecutions into allegations of bribery and corruption in the international soccer world; (ii) the Special Committee of Banco BTG Pactual S.A. («BTG Pactual») in an internal investigation of alleged corruption involving its former CEO and other bank executives, in which we found no basis to support the allegations against the Bank and its employees; (iii) two of the largest construction companies in Brazil in potential civil and criminal investigations and litigation involving the Petrobras bribery scandal (Lava Jato), the largest corruption scandal in Latin American history, involving allegations of over $ 2.5 billion in bribes and kickbacks; (iv) the Government of Brazil in a corruption matter involving former senior government officials and multiple jurisdictions; (v) the General Manager of one of the largest energy companies in Central America in connection with allegations of bribery in Guatemala; (vi) a Mexican high - ranking executive for Wal - Mart Stores, Inc. in connection with DOJ and SEC FCPA investigations against Wal - Mart; (vii) a large Argentinean oil company and its owner, one of Argentina's wealthiest individuals, in connection with high - profile DOJ and SEC investigations involving alleged FCPA violations to secure an extension of oil rights in an Argentinean oilfield; (viii) the United State's largest chemical and industrial products companies in an internal investigation of alleged corruption involving its Mexican subsidiary; (ix) the Rosenthal family, one of the most prominent families in Central America, in a number of related criminal matters; and (x) a senior executive of one of Venezuela's largest engineering companies in DOJ investigations into corruption and money laundering involvGovernment of Brazil in a corruption matter involving former senior government officials and multiple jurisdictions; (v) the General Manager of one of the largest energy companies in Central America in connection with allegations of bribery in Guatemala; (vi) a Mexican high - ranking executive for Wal - Mart Stores, Inc. in connection with DOJ and SEC FCPA investigations against Wal - Mart; (vii) a large Argentinean oil company and its owner, one of Argentina's wealthiest individuals, in connection with high - profile DOJ and SEC investigations involving alleged FCPA violations to secure an extension of oil rights in an Argentinean oilfield; (viii) the United State's largest chemical and industrial products companies in an internal investigation of alleged corruption involving its Mexican subsidiary; (ix) the Rosenthal family, one of the most prominent families in Central America, in a number of related criminal matters; and (x) a senior executive of one of Venezuela's largest engineering companies in DOJ investigations into corruption and money laundering involvgovernment officials and multiple jurisdictions; (v) the General Manager of one of the largest energy companies in Central America in connection with allegations of bribery in Guatemala; (vi) a Mexican high - ranking executive for Wal - Mart Stores, Inc. in connection with DOJ and SEC FCPA investigations against Wal - Mart; (vii) a large Argentinean oil company and its owner, one of Argentina's wealthiest individuals, in connection with high - profile DOJ and SEC investigations involving alleged FCPA violations to secure an extension of oil rights in an Argentinean oilfield; (viii) the United State's largest chemical and industrial products companies in an internal investigation of alleged corruption involving its Mexican subsidiary; (ix) the Rosenthal family, one of the most prominent families in Central America, in a number of related criminal matters; and (x) a senior executive of one of Venezuela's largest engineering companies in DOJ investigations into corruption and money laundering involving PdVSA.

Bilateral meetings with government representatives and United Nations officials including the UN Secretary General's Acting High Representative for Disarmament, Mr. KIM Won - soo

Answered phone calls from high - level government officials including Assistant Attorney Generals, White House cabinet members, and heads of Department component agencies, and referred calls to appropriate press officers for immediate handling.

Participated in hundreds of security missions and provided security to high - ranking government officials, including U.S. Ambassadors to Iraq, Crocker and Hill.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, PA) 1989 — 1991 Legislative Budget & Finance Committee — Analyst - I, Government Auditor (Compliance & Performance Audit) • Conducted government agency audit and research projects utilizing GAGAS • Participated in all aspects of project mission and audit plan development, working closely with agency department heads, senior management, and staff to facilitate audit plan completion • Held responsibility for consolidating and summarizing audit findings as well as official state legislative Committee recommendations and reports • Completed numerous high - profile legislative studies and audit projects including Commonwealth IT purchasing practices, PA Liquor Control Board, and the effectiveness of drug law enforcement • Worked as part of audit and analysis team responsible for preparing the Legislative Statistical Budget Digest annual summary and historical analysis of the Governor's $ 30 billion budget for the Commonwealth of PeGovernment Auditor (Compliance & Performance Audit) • Conducted government agency audit and research projects utilizing GAGAS • Participated in all aspects of project mission and audit plan development, working closely with agency department heads, senior management, and staff to facilitate audit plan completion • Held responsibility for consolidating and summarizing audit findings as well as official state legislative Committee recommendations and reports • Completed numerous high - profile legislative studies and audit projects including Commonwealth IT purchasing practices, PA Liquor Control Board, and the effectiveness of drug law enforcement • Worked as part of audit and analysis team responsible for preparing the Legislative Statistical Budget Digest annual summary and historical analysis of the Governor's $ 30 billion budget for the Commonwealth of Pegovernment agency audit and research projects utilizing GAGAS • Participated in all aspects of project mission and audit plan development, working closely with agency department heads, senior management, and staff to facilitate audit plan completion • Held responsibility for consolidating and summarizing audit findings as well as official state legislative Committee recommendations and reports • Completed numerous high - profile legislative studies and audit projects including Commonwealth IT purchasing practices, PA Liquor Control Board, and the effectiveness of drug law enforcement • Worked as part of audit and analysis team responsible for preparing the Legislative Statistical Budget Digest annual summary and historical analysis of the Governor's $ 30 billion budget for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania