Sentences with phrase «issues party today»

But a slew of Democrats defended the need for a women's issues party today, and railed against what they deemed efforts to rein in women's access to contraceptives or abortion.

Not exact matches

KELOWNA — While Premier Clark will certainly drop some of her signature slogans and campaign rhetoric throughout her speech to party faithful today, chances are high she will avoid addressing a number of issues important to British Columbians: Making life...

KELOWNA — While Premier Clark will certainly drop some of her signature slogans and campaign rhetoric throughout her speech to party faithful today, chances are high she will avoid addressing a number of issues important to British Columbians:

If abortion and related life issues are in fact the great civil - rights issues of our time» in that they test whether the state may arbitrarily deny the protection of the law to certain members of the human community» then Griswold eventually led to a situation in which the Democratic and Republican positions on civil rights flipped, with members of today's Democratic party playing the role that its Southern intransigents played during the glory days of the American civil - rights movement.

I also would suggest the primary issue with the Pharisees was not «religion» as we see it practiced today but religion based on Nationalism — more Tea Party than Holy Rollers.

Although Grant, as a Red Tory, tended to support the Conservative Party, he would scarcely be enthusiastic about what that party has become today under Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who moved two years ago to shut down a backbencher's effort to reopen the issue of when human life beParty, he would scarcely be enthusiastic about what that party has become today under Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who moved two years ago to shut down a backbencher's effort to reopen the issue of when human life beparty has become today under Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who moved two years ago to shut down a backbencher's effort to reopen the issue of when human life begins.

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) issued the following statement in response to today's release by FDA of final FSMA rules for produce safety, foreign supplier verification and third - party accreditation.

This morning I looked at an old issue of Today's Parent magazine that was on my coffee table (I kept it because it gave great ideas about how to organize children's birthday parties), and read about competition between mothers.

Today, based on actions of government, on issues of crime, involving supporters of the New Patriotic Party (the ruling party), criminals have taken inspiration and are equally visiting mayhem and open vandalism on innocent lives including those of police officers with impuParty (the ruling party), criminals have taken inspiration and are equally visiting mayhem and open vandalism on innocent lives including those of police officers with impuparty), criminals have taken inspiration and are equally visiting mayhem and open vandalism on innocent lives including those of police officers with impunity.

While the party was short on detailed plans today, it made it clear the issue would be front and centre of Labour's activities after the summer recess.

President Mbeki has summarised for us today his invaluable work to bring the parties together to address issues of fundamental and long term importance to both North and South, including citizenship, security arrangements, natural resources, assets and liabilities and the North / South border.

If the party can't reclaim the issue with today's events, it may have to give up on it altogether.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy today sought to curry favor with conservatives (not to mention the DN and Post editorial pages) by issuing a statement from his campaign spokesman announcing he won't be seeking the Working Families Party line this year, and doesn't think AG Andrew Cuomo — or anyone else for that matter — should, either.

«They are more at home talking about the issues that swirl around the Islington dinner party than the issues that matter in working class communities,» said Nuttall today.

Today many political operatives create blogger networks to help build conversation and debate around a political party, issue area, or ideology.

Earlier today, the Green Party issued a statement objecting to WGRZ's proposed exclusion of Murphy, calling it «an act of censorship on the part of a private station which profits from use of the public airwaves.»

The GOP effort to make an issue of the Working Families Party line has reached new heights today, with a Republican congressional contender calling on his Democratic target to reject Row E despite the fact that it has been very publicly yanked from him.

The 2016 Republican Platform, adopted today without a peep of protest from Log Cabin Republicans, is worse on LGBT issues than any Republican Party Platform in history.

Similar issues divide the party today as in the 1980s — the question is whether it can survive them this time.

Christine Quinn pressed the issue of pay equity today in her new role as the face of the «Women's Equality Party».

Boston, MA — The Massachusetts Republican Party today issued the following statement regarding the Democratic feeding frenzy on Beacon Hill over the anticipated federal tax dollars in the so - called «stimulus package.»

The embattled prime minister, Tony Blair, has today issued a rallying call at a conference to party activists, urging them to «face up to the tough challenges» of the future.

But today the committee said the issues raised at the meeting were focused on the challenge of raising funds for political parties in an era of declining membership, and whether there should be tighter limits on party spending.

Home secretary Theresa May told the Today programme: «Obviously they've suffered losses in terms of seats but as Nick Clegg said yesterday there are still very significant issues facing this country, issues that brought the two parties together in coalition, to recognise the need to work together in the national interest.

Labour first suggested it would back the campaign for a time limit on detention last month but the party's immigration initiative today — which otherwise is full of «tough on immigration» policies — confirms how the party will approach the issue.

Howie Hawkins, the recent Green Party candidate for Governor, issued the following statement today in response to the announcement that Governor Cuomo would require state lawmakers to adopt a 5 point ethics reform plan as part of the state budget process.

But, rebellion or not, today has been a wretched day for Cameron, because the events in the Commons illustrated the extent to which he has lost control of his party on this issue.

The New York State Reform Party issued the following statement in endorsement of Congressman Katko, «At a time when public cynicism is at an all - time high and confidence in government is at an all - time low, Congressman Katko represents the best aspects of government today.

PM tells Today programme he does not favour a public vote on the issue as all three parties are committed to reform

But progressive voters seem to care less today about the strength of their party, or even about a particular checklist of issues, than about their confidence in a candidate's sincerity — as Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, a career independent, proved with his electrifying and magnetic charge at the Democratic nomination last year.

The Welsh Liberal Democrats will vote against the Public Health (Wales) Bill at every stage unless it deals with the true public health issues that face Wales, the party has announced today.

The Welsh Liberal Democrats are calling on all parties in the National Assembly to support the Liberal Democrat policy of scrapping the Severn Bridge tolls when the bridges come back into public ownership, as they lead a debate on the issue today.

Today's Democratic Party increasingly appears to lean towards Bernie Sanders» view that challenging economic domination is the key issue tToday's Democratic Party increasingly appears to lean towards Bernie Sanders» view that challenging economic domination is the key issue todaytoday.

The New York Public Interest Research Group and the New York League of Women Voters issued a joint report today in Albany that shows current district lines are uneven based on population and voter enrollment, with one party being favored over the other.

Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner, who has made headlines by publicly opposing Gov. Andrew Cuomo on a number of high - profile policy issues, today submitted her resignation from the position of state Democratic Party co-chair — a post for which Cuomo hand - selected her two years ago.

He noted, for example, the party's 2009 decision to oppose redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory — a project that has gone through many iterations and is still causing issues today.

The state Conservative Party released its annual legislative rankings today and reported that both the Senate and Assembly improved their overall standing during the 2011 session despite voting in favor of the legalization of same - sex marriage — an issue the party vehemently oppParty released its annual legislative rankings today and reported that both the Senate and Assembly improved their overall standing during the 2011 session despite voting in favor of the legalization of same - sex marriage — an issue the party vehemently oppparty vehemently opposed.

Today they were joined by Harriet Harman, who issued perhaps the most stunning endorsement of Corbyn yet from the moderate wing of the party.

Former leader Sir Menzies Campbell has chaired the party's own policy study of defence issues and will present his report later today.

I know that those who carelessly condemn him in public, clandestinely go back to heal wounds knowing what the man represents, his affability, readiness to listen and reluctance to get emotional easily no wonder after years of intense condemnation, Prof Martey openly praised him for his humility and assured him of his constant prayers to succeed.In our bid to get our parties to office, we must also consider the safety of our nation and the cohesion we've enjoyed so far.I don't think the Npp in its current state can manage its internal issues if elected into office let alone manage the nation.Our democracy shouldn't be toyed with in the name of political extremism and unworkable promises.We don't need a leader who will establish himself by intimidation and force, who will choose henchmen around himself, create secret police and abandoned all pretence of consulting the wishes of the masses but will only expect regimented YES from us on all national issues like we seeing in the Npp today.

This decision was a big part of our history and has shaped who we are today; we strongly believe that while Labour remains fundamentally important no single issue or party can usher in a Good Society alone.

David Cameron raised the subject at PMQs on Wednesday when he demanded an urgent meeting of the party leaders so thrash out ideas for reform and he tries to further seize the initiative on the issue with an article in today's Mail on Sunday.

Sir Malcolm Rifkind, Conservative party MP, told the Today programme's John Humphrys that «You don't split that coalition unless there is some fundamental issue of the national interest at stake and the only issue we're involved in this week is no issue of principle at all.

Today's meeting will among other things determine whether to maintain the November 7th date or change it to allow the party deal with issues emanating from some constituencies.

Today, the Richmond County Republican Committee (SIGOP) issued the following statement inviting prospective candidates interested in receiving the party's endorsement to run for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General, State Senate, State Assembly, Surrogate Court Judge and Supreme Court Justice to contact Chairman Brendan Lantry to arrange an interview with the SIGOP Executive Committee: «In -LSB-...]

The biggest surprise was health — normally it is a rock solid Labour issue, but today's poll found only a 1 point lead for Labour on which party would best handle the issue (26 % Labour, 25 % Tories).

Louisa Fletcher - Pacheco, lead organizer of the Working Families Party of Western New York, said the party was attracted to McMurray's positions on issues «that matter to working people in America today.&rParty of Western New York, said the party was attracted to McMurray's positions on issues «that matter to working people in America today.&rparty was attracted to McMurray's positions on issues «that matter to working people in America today.»

Today's lead editorial in the Times Union lambasted Cuomo & Astorino for failing to run serious campaigns and praised Howie Hawkins, writing «The real voice of reason in this race comes instead from left field, from Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins, who has waged a consistently serious race and who on Wednesday issued a call for his fellow candidates to stop arguing about sports teams and debate issues like jobs, health care and climate change.»

LENOIR, (Dec. 26)-- Two of the major Republican presidential hopefuls are learning what third party and independent candidates have known for years, that ballot access laws in most states are rigged against offering voters any real choices in primaries and on election day, said Jordon Greene, president of Free the Vote North Carolina in a statement issued today.

A week after the collapse of all - party talks on the future of how to pay for long - term care of the elderly in England and shadow health secretary Andrew Lansley is boycotting a conference on the issue which his counterpart in government, Andy Burnham, has organised for today (and which the Lib Dems are attending).