Sentences with phrase «is under way»

A global symposium on what is acceptable — and possible — with the revolutionary technology CRISPR is under way.

At the time of this writing, different bills have been passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate, and the process of reconciling these into a single bill is under way.

The fact that they can use it to impose a social order in which women must cover themselves and stay home, in which intellectuals may not question theology, and in which the laws of the land are based on Allah's word belies the notion that an Internet - driven enlightenment is under way in the Middle East.

Meanwhile, aided by pork - barrel money won by a Hawaiian senator, work is under way on Pan-STARRS, a set of telescopes to be sited on Mauna Kea that will cover most of the sky every few nights down to a dim 24th order of magnitude.

... As you are aware, scientific misconduct investigations are by their nature confidential, and Wayne would not be able to comment on whether an inquiry into your allegations is under way....»»

In small but significant ways, at various labs, factories, and filling stations around the country, an energy revolution is under way.

For this purpose, a project to create data - exchange standards across health care research communities is under way.

Here in North America, the baseball season is under way, with football soon to follow.

A federally - funded brownfields cleanup project is under way in Holyoke, Massachusetts to demolish a former auto service facility that has sat vacant and unusable for more than two decades.

That would certainly warrant a change in investment strategies — which Mr. DiNapoli's office said is under way.

For those who find it difficult to imagine that David Cameron or Alex Salmond have much in common, still less could collude, recent memories of the once staunch enemies, Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness, as the re-christened «Chuckle brothers ``, is enough in itself to persuade many that some deeply serious brokering is not only possible, but is under way.

One encouraging women to come forward that is under way The second - looking in to how the party, under its own admission, «screwed things up» - is still looking for an independent chair to head it.

The Democratic National Convention is under way today and a number of area politicians are in Philadelphia for the four - day event.

11.59 am: Back in the conference hall, the health Q&A is under way at the moment.

Counting is under way in the referendum to decide whether Scotland should stay in the UK or become an independent country.

A nationwide manhunt is under way in the US for the suspect who shot dead a grandfather on the street apparently at random and posted the footage.

Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson at Meadowbank Sports Centre in Edinburgh, as counting is under way for the General Election

Counting is under way in a series of council elections in England, where polls were also held on Thursday.

«It takes sustained resources and smart management to address it, and that's exactly what this administration is doing — and a comprehensive review is under way to further improve these vital efforts.»

A big security operation is under way at the Olympia shopping centre in the north - western Moosach district.

It is clear that a national debate is under way on road user pricing.

The contingency plan of Joe Ganim to get onto the primary ballot for governor is under way — should he be denied at the Democratic nominating convention.

Theresa May has told cabinet ministers it is «very important» that the government opposes the amendments, and a substantial whipping operation is under way.

Dredging for the new bridge began last summer and construction is under way.

The shadow health secretary joins a number of Labour MPs who are critical of Mandelson's decision to publish his memoirs while the leadership election is under way.

Voting is under way in the race to succeed Gordon Brown with the winner to be announced on the eve of this month's party conference in Manchester.

A last - ditch effort is under way to save it.

A move is under way by Assemblyman Dennis Gabryszak, D - Cheektowaga, and Sen. John DeFrancisco, R - Syracuse, to repeal the Feb. 1 wage notification requirement.

Labour's post-election autopsy is under way with two MPs breaking cover to express their concerns...

An inquiry is under way into the cause of the crash — Algeria's worst - ever air disaster.

After less than three months, Albany Legislator Gary Domalewicz may be about to lose his new role as majority leader as a push is under way for legislators to build up resources to make them more responsive to county citizens.

An effort is under way to lessen a planned tax increase.

A two - day conference is under way at the Capital Center in Albany, where counselors, social workers and psychologists are discussing the latest treatments for the addiction.

On Sky News, also enjoying the scandal for all its worth, someone said last night that it was an unfortunate coincidence for Clegg that all this has happened when a crucial byelection is under way in Eastleigh, the former seat of Chris Huhne, yet another high - minded but dodgy Lib Dem.

However, the «No» vote has not marked the end of constitutional politics as a new devolved settlement for Scotland is under way.

Howe's lawyer, Richard Morvillo, has said he will not comment on news stories about Howe's work for clients while the investigation is under way.

«Last week we announced our intention to limit access our labour market for Bulgaria and Romania when they join the EU in January next year and work is under way to introduce a points system to ensure that only people with the skills we need from outside the EU can come to this country.»

Cleanup is under way in New York's lower Hudson Valley after a deadly storm packing wind, rain and hail.

He will do the low - donor events when the campaigning cycle is under way.»

Inside the Westminster offices of the 50 or so Labour MPs who are preparing to stand for the shadow cabinet, frantic plotting and planning is under way.

The real test of the WFP approach — honed since its founding in 1998 and facilitated by hard work in hundreds of contests for local and state office — will be whether Cuomo delivers, which won't really be clear until his second term is under way.

And the rewrite of «Winning in 2010» for 2012 is under way!

Planning is under way at the Department of Defense to make Trump's military march dreams a reality.

Political maneuvering is under way to get India acquisition of a second oil bloc in Kazakhstan's massive Kashagan oilfield.

A much - needed revision of the legendary Online Politics 101 is under way, a little over two years since its last substantive rewrite.

A new push is under way to raise awareness of a little - understood but dangerous risk to young athletes: injuries to the cervical spine, the highly vulnerable area between the first and seventh vertebrae that protects the spinal cord connecting the brain to the body.

Once training is under way, consider adding training pants to your routine.

Once training is under way, consider adding training pants — extra-thick cloth or disposables that pull on like underwear — to your routine.

Registration is under way at Wagner Community Center, 130 W. Madison St.

Hedges said a search for a replacement is under way by a separate group, the Illinois Association of Park Districts.