Sentences with phrase «influence policies involving»

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Those two examples involve the strategies, principles, and values of a single company, which are largely beyond the direct policy and regulatory control or influence of the host jurisdictions.

There are known connections and movements of people involved in government policy, scientific societies, and private industry, all with the common thread of influencing the outcome of a set of programs and investments underpinned by the supposed threat of global warming.

Christianity Today online editor Sarah Pulliam Bailey spoke with Rubio about his diverse faith background, how his faith influences his policy positions, and why Christians should be involved in the public square.

They've been involved in influencing public policy for almost 2,000 years.

And once governments have surrendered power to agencies whose function is to encourage trade, the vast majority of people in all the countries involved will find it ever more difficult to influence the policies that shape their lives.

On every question about economic or political decisions, from general influence on public policy to specific influence on the minimum wage, between 75 percent and 85 percent of African - Americans said that religion should be involved.

Builders, based in Aledo, Texas, whose expressed goal is «to exert a positive influence in government, education, and the family by 1) educating the nation concerning the Godly foundation of our country; 2) providing information to federal, state and local officials as they develop public policies which reflect Biblical values; and 3) encouraging Christians to get involved in the civic arena.

Instead of subsidising formula companies to boost exports or attract investment, allowing them to influence health and nutrition policies or involving them as partners in education initiatives, governments should ensure all inappropriate marketing is ended, and invest in policies to ensure mothers get the support they need to breastfeed and care for their babies.

As more people recognize how food companies influence government policies about agricultural support, food safety, dietary advice, school foods, marketing to children, and food labeling, they are inspired to become involved in food movement action.

However, political campaigns need to involve a wider variety of mediums to be effective in terms of influencing and persuading policy makers.

In the advocacy world, most outreach efforts involve one or more of three basic goals: trying to affect government legislation and / or regulation, trying to build a base of supporters for long - term fundraising and / or grassroots action, and trying to influence the broader public policy discussion.

This would be a better answer if you could demonstrate that SuperPAC donations have a significant influence on the creation of policy (not just a small influence on who gets elected), and that there is no other way to reduce corporate interference that doesn't involve the repeal of the first amendment.

Continuing that theme, the 2015 manifesto's welfare pledges revolve around explaining how the SNP would exert its influence on this policy area if involved in supporting a minority Labour government.

The Tories denied Mr Feldman had influenced party policy on Macedonia or been involved in a London meeting between Mr Cameron and its prime minister in November last year.

That launched them on an investigation that involved how to find credible sources, tackle challenging technical readings, and learn how citizens can influence local and state policies.

Although parents can't control those factors directly, we can help by staying informed and involved in the systems that influence our children's school experiences, from voting for local school councils to being aware of national education policy.

In Section 2331 of Chapter 113 (A), defines terrorism as activities that: involve violent acts or acts dangerous to human life that are a violation of the criminal laws of the United States or of any State, or that would be a criminal violation if committed within the jurisdiction of the United States or of any State; (B) ``... activities that involve violent... or life - threatening acts... that are a violation of the criminal laws of the United States or of any State and... appear to be intended (i) to intimidate or coerce a civilian population; (ii) to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion; or (iii) to affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping; and... (C) occur primarily within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States...» (10) Subsequently paper will go deeper in counter-terrorism legislation of US.

First, district policy — e.g., setting expectations for who should be involved in making decisions — does influence the range of people who participate in school decisions.

If you do not provide all such information or if you fail to tell your proposed insurance provider about any circumstances likely to influence their assessment of the risks involved, your proposed insurance provider may be able to treat your insurance policy as invalid.

-- One of the recommendations made to French president François Hollande in response to his questions about funding the country's cultural activities involved taxing smart phones, tablets, and other internet accessible devices, newer distributors of cultural content that have skirted France's «cultural exception» policy, which taxes cinemas, radio, and TV stations in order to prevent a «globalizing influence of [the] entertainment industry.»

Since the 2008 the self help groups involved in the Kibwezi Green Crescent has been working to influence and involve local participants in policies about a range of topics in the communities welfare on development issues They include:

It might just be time for common citizens to become more actively involved in monitoring the «outer atmosphere» so that we can avoid its militarization by governments and influence policy for its appropriate use.

Many people (including me) who are involved in science and technology perceive that climate science is influenced by political thinking, personal priorities / values, and desires for specific public policies, and that has caused (and continues to cause) delay in progress toward a more complete and accurate understanding of Earth's climate.

Although Gov. Jerry Brown isn't involved in decisions on the five proposed coal facilities, he could lend his influence to the debate as governor of the most economically powerful state in the country and the national leader on clean energy and climate policy.

For example, scientists who become involved in the policy - making process almost inevitably allow their moral and political beliefs to influence their appraisal of scientific hypotheses.

While at American Rivers, my research involved exploring the policy connection between groundwater and surface water in five Western states, and how this legal and hydrological relationship influences river conservation.

Business is very involved in trying to influence policy, such as lobbying against all sorts of regulations or against raising the minimum wage.

Mr. Minami has been involved in the judicial appointment process and in establishing or influencing public policy and legislation.

However, because it was decided by an appellate court, it is likely to influence decisions made under human rights legislation in all Canadian jurisdictions, particularly those involving employer drug use policies in safety sensitive workplaces.

Possible topics about pedagogy include: • Structuring statutory drafting courses • Simulation courses designed using mock legislatures or committees • Course linkages with real - world legislators and special interest organizations • Service learning or clinical opportunities for law students • Courses focused on law reform efforts • How to employ Plain - English principles in statutory and rule drafting • Theoretical perspectives on statutory drafting • Involving political realities in law school drafting courses • Teaching practical aspects of drafting that addresses theories and principles of statutory interpretation and construction Possible topics about practice include: • Unique challenges of drafting laws and / or regulations in specific areas such as criminal law, environmental, health law, etc. • Lawyering for non-profits, federal and state agencies, local governments, and other clients in frequent need of rule - drafting • Practicing in employment law, health law, environmental law, and other heavily regulated fields where private clients require rule and policy drafting • Non-legal drafting opportunities, such as sports league rules, industry trade group policies, and university rules Possible topics about politics include: • Political influences affecting legislative drafting • Direct democracy and the unique challenges of drafting initiatives and referenda • The implications of special interests driving drafting decisions • Polictics and its influence on legislative history • Lobbyists as legislative drafters.

Driving under influence (DUI) car insurance policies are costly because of the higher risk involved.

But wait there is an exception to this, if it is found by the insurance company that the policy holder was intoxicated or was under the influence of any drug or narcotic substance while driving or was involved in a crime or escaping after breaching any law which caused accidental death then pay - out may get rejected.

Becoming Involved in Raising a Relative's Child: Reasons, Caregiver Motivations and Pathways to Informal Kinship Care Gleeson, Wesley, Ellis, Seryak, Talley, & Walls Child and Family Social Work, 14 (3), 2009 View Abstract Describes a dynamic process that influences how children come to live with a relative other than their parent and discusses how these influences may shape policies, programs, and interventions to support families as they consider whether to care for a relative's child.

This Growing Up in Scotland study of father - child relationships considers several important issues relevant for policy makers and practitioners involved with family influences on children's socio - emotional wellbeing, and the role of fathers.

The study considers several important issues for policy makers and practitioners involved with family influences on children's socio - emotional wellbeing.