Sentences with phrase «instead focus»

«With the state facing a possible $ 4 billion deficit this year, I believe we should be aware of how much we are spending, and instead focus on reducing costs for taxpayers,» said Stec in a statement.

Opposition is also lining up to block the measure, including from the national Tax Foundation, which said states should instead focus on reducing their taxes.

He said the commission should not concern itself with ethics reform like Reiter proposed and should instead focus on the task at hand: determining whether legislators» salaries are warranted.

Officers in the pilot program will spend 30 percent of their time away from answering 911 calls and will instead focus on developing better community relations.

A spokesman for the Senate Republicans, Scott Reif, accused the Senate Democrats of «playing politics,» and he says the Senate should instead focus on «important work» it needs to do before the session concludes in June.

Instead the focus is on whether a Coalition can have the drive and determination to properly change the system in a way that no single party has ever managed.

The Liberal Democrat leader will be extremely reluctant to do any such deal, and may instead focus on trying to replace Labour as the chief party of opposition at the next election.

On conventional forces, however, he is expected to suggest that Britain needs to do more with less - and instead focus on projecting smart power abroad and using alliances to amplify the UK's international influence.

NYT: Bloomberg is «overreaching» and should instead focus on programs «that educate and encourage people to make sound choices.»

And here's a hint for you, don't over emphasize what Trump says or writes, instead focus on the actions and the final decision.

The Scottish Government must resist the temptation to engage in such a back and forth debate — which has hampered previous attempts at reform — and instead focus on creating legislation that results in an enduring system of business taxation commanding widespread public support which is convenient, efficient and easy to administer.

A half - dozen Democrats jumped into the race after Republican councilman Dan Halloran announced he would not seek re-election and instead focus on defending himself against a federal corruption charge.

Bruce Gyory, a professor at the State University of New York at Albany and a political consultant, says Cuomo would be wise to avoid engaging with Astorino at all, and should instead focus on his record and, essentially, debate himself.

Pataki took a pass on running statewide this year to instead focus on his Revere America committee, which dropped more than $ 2 million to opposes candidates who voted «yes» on, or simply spoke in support of, health care reform (or, as he puts it, «Obamacare»).

It means that Cameron can instead focus on writing his memoirs.

He called on the state to immediately shift $ 750,000 in the budget designated to rehabilitate the toll plazas in the Buffalo - area to instead focus on this project.

Amedore contended lawmakers should instead focus on the second passage of an amendment to strip corrupt officials of their pensions.

The expanded concourse is designed to ease commuter congestion, and it was on the verge of completion when, Crain's explains, the state decided to put that project on hold and instead focus on adding digital information screens and a new ceiling - mounted LED display.

Republican mayoral candidate Nicole Malliotakis professed to be unconcerned about rival candidate Bo Dietl, trying to instead focus on Bill de Blasio in a brief discussion today.

Aodhan O'Riordain wants to decriminalise the use of hard and soft drugs and instead focus on better addiction services and so far he has received little opposition.

The bills instead focus on classifying schools shooters as terrorists, requiring more active shooter drills at schools, and putting in scanners to detect any guns.

Trump suggested the US should instead focus its immigrant entry policy on countries such as Norway.

Trump's long - awaited plan to bring down drug prices, unveiled Friday, will mostly spare the pharmaceutical industry he previously accused of «getting away with murder» and instead focus on increasing private competition and requiring more openness about costs.

But they ought to instead focus on who has been brought in instead — David Green previously worked for Charles Kennedy (the Lib Dem who led them to their best ever election result) and the Scottish Lib Dems.

Society and policy makers should get over their moralistic ideals and instead focus on what should really matter, namely the safety, well - being and emancipation of vulnerable groups.

Instead focus on addressing her feelings.

Instead focus on the products having natural ingredients such as coconut oil, almond oil, and olive oil, etc..

Don't worry so much about how other moms on the block look or what they're up to and instead focus on what you need to do to make yourself feel fabulous.

Instead focus your attention within YOU.

Rose asks parents to drop the emphasis on nutrition and instead focus on habits by teaching children three basic rules of healthy eating: proportion, variety and moderation.

And so it is important not to copy what your friends are using and instead focus on knowing the important things to consider when comparing between different cloth diapers.

Let's step away from the breastfeeding vs. formula debate for a moment and instead focus on breastfeeding and those who support it.

I love the refusal to let yourself get stressed out about it, and instead focus on your ability to make the best of it.

Instead the focus is on how well it works to arouse positive feelings for the brand].

I also try to stay away from the word discipline, which at least in my mind implies punishment for «bad» behavior, and instead focus on educating children with compassion, patience and love.

Elmhurst — The Park District is discarding the idea of building a water park and will instead focus on improving the two pools it has.

If your family situation prevents you from being able to share a room with your baby for a whole year, you could instead focus on keeping the baby in your room for the first six months of his or her life.

Don't get attracted by the colors incorporated in the baby carrier but instead focus on the features of the item.

Avoid reaching out for these foods and instead focus on healthy foods like vegetables and fruits.

Unless your baby's doctor says that you really have to work to increase your daughter's weight, I would stop focusing on her weight and appearance and instead focus on her energy levels and overall development.

Next class: February 17 — March 24, at 5011 Kenwood Rd.. This is a truly comprehensive childbirth education class that skips «methods» to instead focus on you learning about what you want, and how you cope, with everything from pain to making medical decisions as a team with your care providers.

Steve and I avoid politics at that kitchen table on these days, but instead focus on what connects us to whomever is sitting across from us.

His defensive contributions, such as tackling and blocking the ball, are so solid that he breaks the mold of the traditional regista though; usually regista's have few defensive responsibilities (outside of positioning) and instead focus on starting attacks and controlling the tempo of the match.

b) The club that is doing well is so full of confidence that even when there are dodgy decisions from referees they don't feel put upon, but instead focus totally on winning.

Inconsistency, a poor defence, a friendly fixture list — these arguments have been crushed by impressive results in the most testing period of the season thus far — so instead the focus is placed on the fact we are yet to face our two most likely rivals — Chelsea and Manchester City.

Juventus manager believes the 3 - 0 deficit will be too much for his side to overturn and will instead focus on their Serie A efforts in the hope of retaining the Italian title

We will try to ignore it, avoid giving the media vultures that have jumped for joy at watching us struggle and instead focus on the good times.

In the build - up to this match, I figured it was time to forego the usual team news section and instead focus on a one of the tactical elements that I think will be pivotal in tomorrow's match and tie as a whole.

That's one reason bettors should avoid betting against the public during day games, and instead focus on night games.

I was able to ignore the wall and the guards in the gun towers, and instead focus my attention on finishing the race.