Sentences with phrase «issue of contention for»

Assembly Democrats, meanwhile, had secured the governor's promise of another commission to consider a possible pay raise, a longstanding issue of contention for lawmakers who have not had a raise in nearly two decades.

Not exact matches

The privatisation has been a point of contention in relation to the $ 11 billion Tabcorp and Tatts merger, with the potential transaction raised as a potential competition issue given both companies would likely have bid for the WA TAB.

Beardslee sets the tone of the issue when he speaks of «reading of a text through a theory of propositions» (p. 35, see also p. 65); and Woodbridge summarizes the group's contention «that a text is a configuration of various linguistic symbols which tend to elicit «lures for feeling» technically called «propositional feelings»...» (pp.122 - 23).

The reaction of any person who begins to leaf through this illustrated chronicle of human gestation will surely be extraordinary as well, and the book should be helpful in promoting «bonding» of all readers with all unborn babies, as it graphically documents the contention (made, for example, in this issue by William Saunders) that from zygote to embryo to fetus to birth, each human organism is nothing but human.

Wilshere has been able to regain his form and fitness with Bournemouth and although he suffered a slight issue a few weeks back against Manchester City, the midfielder is back in contention to play his part with the Cherries for the rest of the campaign.

Vikings S Andrew Sendejo (ankle, questionable) will look to cause issues for Brett Hundley, as Aaron Rodgers» season is over (collarbone, IR) with the Packers out of playoff contention.

LOL We were doing ok with pee and pretty well mastered no accidents and just pull ups at nap and bed but poop was a real issue and point of contention for her.

Control of the Senate by Republicans has been a key issue for liberals, a point of contention for Cuomo and activist organizations.

This is why as we speak, it has become impossible for any national organ of the party to take a concrete position on the issues in contention.

However, apart from the repetitious character assassination, his sweeping allegations without further proof are not and can not be the answer to the contentions contained in my article, for whose sake I was being cowardly attacked personally instead of addressing the issues in conflict.

High levels of suspension rates for black and Hispanic students, and boys in particular, have been an issue of contention since the discipline code was strengthened during the Bloomberg era.

The issue, politically sensitive for many nations, was a bone of contention for the United States and China at U.N. climate talks last year in Cancun, Mexico, although negotiators eventually agreed to develop a global monitoring system.

There is an overwhelming amount of anecdotal data and preliminary clinical data supporting my contention that therapeutic diets which focus on increasing real food and decreasing or eliminating industrialized food are an efficacious, low - risk treatment for a multitude of chronic health issues.

While the film was originally slated to premiere this month, editing and effects issues pushed the production back — and out of contention for awards season.

The Case for Contention: Teaching Controversial Issues in American Schools (History and Philosophy of Education Series)

Harland said the JCQ's claim to have met its responsibility by issuing advice was a «constant bone of contention», adding: «To say «we have issued this and ticked the box», for many places, that's not how it's worked.

Providing objective coverage of a subject that has been underrepresented in reference collections, it is an essential resource for general readers trying to get a handle on the issues and sources of contention in the Middle East.

For getting your own point of view, it is fundamental to do inside and out investigation of distinctive viewpoints as it helps an author to fabricate his own cases and contentions with respect to an issue.

While the subject of student loan repayment continues to be a struggle for recent graduates in the current job market, one elderly Florida man is finding that his unpaid student loans is resulting in a smaller Social Security check each month — and a reduced ability to provide for himself which has been an issue of contention recently

«For one thing, every point of view has its own science and economics to support its contentions, whether it be pro- or anti- pesticide use, free - roaming cats, bird collisions with glass or towers, conflicts with fisheries, land conversion, wind energy, mining, timbering, climate change, or any other issue we consider in addressing bird conservation...» [2]

Which is somewhat remarkable when you think about it, Gears has a ton of issues, but somehow it's in contention for «game of the year,» from most sites and magazines.

The study, which was featured in the August 9, 2010 issue of Nature magazine and later published in the peer - reviewed journal Environmental Science and Technology, raises serious doubts about the industry's contention that there is no need for tighter water - quality standards to keep mountaintop removal from contaminating drinking water relied on by communities downstream of the mines.

Asked if his call for federal authority over transmission contradicted his contention that power generation is a states» rights matter, Morris said, «The interstate transport of kilowatts across state lines is a federal issue.»

Where it is controversial, Professor Zander's approach is carefully to explain the issues and then set out the arguments in turn against each other for consideration in a sequential account of the developing contentions.

The issue has been a bone of contention for many years, and can create a divide between academic and firm librarians.

An emergency order of the High Court obtained by a firm who have issued judicial review proceedings indicated the view that a «signature «under protest» - ie without prejudice to the contention that the unified contract was unlawful would be sufficient protection for the Claimant's position.»

If there is an issue of contention between your spouse regarding the date of separation, it is valuable to show receipts to show a change in name or address for the utility bills, medical or dental plans, mortgage papers that can help to evidence the date of separation.

The majority did however reject (at paras 66 - 78) IFP's contention that correctness should be the standard for all issues given the circumstances of this case in which one judge conducted the trial but a second judge rendered judgement.

Antitrust litigation has grown enormously in volume — 10 years ago it was still relatively uncommon to sue for breach of competition law, whereas today it is routine, even if many detailed legal issues remain in contention.

(An issue that has been a point of contention for me for some time, see e.g. Workplace Harassment Complaints and Bill 168.)

An adequately briefed argument contains «the contentions and reasons of the appellant with respect to the issues presented, including the grounds for reviewing any issue not preserved in the trial court, with citations to the authorities, statutes, and parts of the record relied on.

Android OS updates have been a constant point of contention for many years now, so it's good to see Google finally addressing the issue.

It depends on how complex your case is, how many issues are involved, the level of contention, how motivated your attorney is to file things quickly and prepare for hearings, whether your spouse hires an attorney right away, whether you and / or your spouse stay with the attorney (s) you originally hired, the judge you get, the weather, and pretty much any other unknown.

Prepare for the initial consultation by making lists of any questions you might have as well as notes on property, custody and divorce support issues that will likely be future points of contention.

These measures will assist those involved to set up guidelines for engagement, identify historical and contemporary issues and possible points of contention, and establish protocols for managing conflict that can lead to lateral violence behaviours.