Sentences with phrase «industry on behalf of the public»

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Dr. Robert Wah, president of the American Medical Association, which lobbies on behalf of doctors and promotes public health, discussed the medical industry's adoption of technology with Fortune.

This new province - wide Council has been formed to advise government on all public policy issues facing the biotechnology industry and to advocate on behalf of the industry in Ontario.

On behalf of the Board, headline Sponsor, Vodafone and other partners, we are honoured to inform musicians, music industry practitioners and members of the general public that nominations for the 19th edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards are officially open.

ENDS NOTES TO EDITORS The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) represents on behalf of the public the most diverse set of professionals in the construction industry.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) represents on behalf of the public the most diverse set of professionals in the construction industry.

«This would include working for organisations that seek to influence government policy such as trades unions and industry bodies; work for campaigning organisations and pressure groups who are seeking to influence government; and work for agencies working in the field of public affairs or government relations who try to influence government on behalf of their clients,» he wrote.

In February 2009, frustrated by industry restrictions on independent research into genetically modified crops, two dozen scientists representing public research institutions in 17 corn - producing states told the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the companies producing genetically modified (GM) seed «inhibit public scientists from pursuing their mandated role on behalf of the public good» and warned that industry influence had made independent analyses of transgenic crops impossible.

Instead of fighting on behalf of Connecticut's students, parents, teachers and public schools, the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) and the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS) are actually working hand - in - glove with the corporate education reform industry to move public policy in exactly the wrong direpublic schools, the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) and the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS) are actually working hand - in - glove with the corporate education reform industry to move public policy in exactly the wrong direPublic School Superintendents (CAPSS) are actually working hand - in - glove with the corporate education reform industry to move public policy in exactly the wrong direpublic policy in exactly the wrong direction.

Meanwhile, Luke Bronin's spokesperson's New York based company received hundreds of thousands of dollars from the charter school industry for coordinating the lobbying campaign on behalf of the charter schools, a proposal that diverted Connecticut taxpayer money that should have been spent on public schools.

Dumping the unfair, inappropriate and discriminatory Common Core Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium SBAC test is a critical part of derailing the corporate education reform industry's unwarranted attack on teachers, students, parents and public schools, but Connecticut's teachers unions should make it a priority to speak out on behalf of parents» right to opt their children out of the Common Core SBAC test....

Crohn's and Colitis Canada will raise funds to: Invest in Crohn's and colitis research to foster advances in prevention, treatments, cures and health policy, educate patients, families, industry and governments about Crohn's and colitis, Increase public awareness of these chronic diseases and our organization and advocate to governments and stakeholders on behalf of those affected by Crohn's and colitis

More than almost anything else in the past, this testimony from TASC seems to solidify that TASC, on behalf of its member companies, has no regard for providing fair or factual testimony to public officials and lawmakers in an effort to foster respect for the debt settlement industry and reliance they can be counted on as a credible source.

This partnership will enhance those efforts in the areas of development and training, promoting a better understanding of the various segments of the industry, cooperatively addressing concerns of mutual interest, maintaining a liaison between government and the industry, and providing joint publicity and public relations on behalf of PLC member organizations.

As Canada's trusted voice for animal welfare, Humane Canada advocates on behalf of animals to the public, industry, and government by sitting on multiple committees and councils.

The Advertising Council The Ad Council (www.adcouncil.org) is a private, non-profit organization that marshals talent from the advertising and communications industries, the facilities of the media, and the resources of the business and non-profit communities to produce, distribute and promote public service campaigns on behalf of non-profit organizations and government agencies in issue areas such as improving the quality of life for children, preventive health, education, community well - being, environmental preservation and strengthening families.

The Ad Council is a private, non-profit organization that marshals talent from the advertising and communications industries, the facilities of the media, and the resources of the business and non-profit communities to produce, distribute and promote public service campaigns on behalf of non-profit organizations and government agencies.

Mike Bober is President of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), which advocates for public policy on behalf of animal care, pet ownership, and pet professionals.

Creative Scotland is the public body that supports the arts, screen and creative industries across all parts of Scotland on behalf of everyone who lives, works or visits here.

SourceWatch profiles the activities of front groups, PR spinners, industry - friendly experts, industry - funded organizations, and think tanks trying to manipulate public opinion on behalf of corporations or government.

PassivhausMAINE sponsors recognize the work done on behalf of the industry and the public encouraging energy use reduction on a large scale.

When they go on to charactereize the entire debate as the skeptics pulling the wool over the public's eyes on behalf of the oil industry, Pulleeze!

Later in 2002, Harris moved on to become a public relations consultant, specializing in the deceptive practices pioneered by APCO Worldwide on behalf of the tobacco industry.

Thorough primary scientific research (not simply studies of exiting research) into human and animal heath and annoyance due to sound and infrasound from wind turbines could be carried out, and it should be done on behalf of government, the wind industry, and the general public so that the research can be seen to be unbiased.

Our attorneys frequently speak and write about issues affecting the construction industry, including bond and lien laws, project delivery systems, construction contracts, delay and disruption claims, public contracting, bonding, legislative issues and collections on behalf of construction material suppliers.

Prepared and submitted public comments on behalf of energy industry client concerning proposed EPA regulations on ground level ozone standards under the Clean Air Act.

All the firm's 40 lawyers practise exclusively in the area of labour and employment on behalf of employers in industry, finance, education, higher education, health, retail, entertainment, energy, media, transportation, social services, and the public sector.

While the company has explicitly denied its interest in building a predictive policing engine, claiming that it «will not make predictions on behalf of our customers,» the industry report makes plain reference to its desire to «automate the collection and analysis of virtually all information in public safety while extracting key insights never before possible.»

CVCA also advocate on behalf of the industry to ensure sound public policy that encourages a favourable environment for investment.

We pay sizable fees to provincial, national and local bodies that regularly lobby on behalf of our industry, and importantly, from which the public derives direct benefit.

He volunteered for 13 years and was a founder member of the British Venture Capital Association Regulatory Committee which lobbies the UK Financial Services Authority, the Treasury and other public bodies on behalf of the private equity industry.

It works on behalf of the mutual interests of its members by promoting public and industry policies.

Real estate brokers and salespeople are best positioned in the real estate industry worldwide to recognize, collect and distribute exclusive type real estate information properly on behalf of the public in a major, industry - wide, worldwide service.

All of this nonsense is overseen by an industry that constantly claims that it can govern itself (on behalf of the public interest) financed by its own in - house actors, of whom there are too many amateurs and of whom there are not enough professionals... on a constantly rotating basis... like a merry - go -» round of city - slicker children constantly jumping onto a fast moving bucking bronco brigade and very soon thereafter being bucked off either by centrifugal G - forces or by too rough a ride... only to have their still warm saddles occupied by others waiting to be hurled off those same said seats like sideways leaping gnomes... after their dues, I mean, ticket prices, have been paid to the operator (Organized Real Estate).