Sentences with phrase «issues the group members»

The last 30 minutes is a time that the group can work on issues with a variety of topics that are brought by group members and pertain usually to issues the group members are experiencing in their immediate lives.

Not exact matches

Deep policy divisions appear to exist between the business and labor groups: The report cites the «majority» of members preferring to focus on issues outside trade deficits in favor of a «mutually beneficial» trade deal, sentiments to which the labor union representatives dissent in favor of promoting U.S. investment and jobs.

The release goes on to quote members of the 9948 group, including, Ken Buschlen, VP of Finance for Panasonic Canada Inc. who explains that «[the] CBSA issued us authorization to import products duty - free, but now it appears that CBSA intended to claw back the duties later.

Other countries have argued that discussions and decisions on this issue should be tackled at a global level and with the help of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, a group that advises its 35 members on tax policy.

The pricing issue, which has drawn scrutiny from members of Congress and the U.S. Department of Justice, and Chairman Robert Coury's nearly $ 100 million pay package last year have caused a group of investors to launch an effort to vote down the company's board at its annual meeting on Thursday.

The incidents were discussed discreetly among members of the embassy's «country team,» the group of roughly 15 senior diplomats that would often meet daily to discuss significant issues.

The Paris - based group, which counts Switzerland among its 35 member states, on Tuesday issued findings from a year - long review of the Alpine country that has long been associated with shady financial transactions and as a haven for clandestine deal - making.

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At a special White House event this week, members of the American Trucking Associations (ATA), along with a contingent of Road Team Captains, a group of professional drivers who act as industry «ambassadors» as part of a national outreach program, met with President Trump to discuss a range of issues affecting motor carriers, including health care.

Since there is still no consensus on the exact definition of «integrated reporting», IFA has decided to convene a working group to identify its advantages, analyse ongoing experiments, and issue recommendations to its members on the involvement of directors and the Board of Directors in this approach.

Ken Bentsen, president and CEO of SIFMA, noted on the call that while all of the trade groups represent members nationwide, about 27,000 advisors in Texas are registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and that Texas ranks third in the U.S. in terms of the number of advisors and fourth in the number of broker - dealers, which «underscores the fact that this is a Main Street issue.»

Kalanick, among other tech CEOs, is a member of a policy group established to advise Trump on economic and policy issues.

Days before the election, NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre issued an «urgent» call to action, telling the group's members to oppose Clinton.

The Best Practice Principles for Shareholder Voting Research Group («BPP Group»), whose members include Glass Lewis, ISS, Ivox, Manifest, PIRC and Proxinvest, have issued a position paper regarding Article 3i, Transparency of proxy advisors, of -LSB-...]

The Best Practice Principles for Shareholder Voting Research Group («BPP Group»), whose members include Glass Lewis, ISS, Ivox, Manifest, PIRC and Proxinvest, have issued a position paper regarding Article 3i, Transparency of proxy advisors, of the recently released proposed revisions to the Shareholder Rights Directive 2007 / 36 / EC.

The objective of this session is to provide further guidance and where possible clarity such that ACA members and member groups can make continued informed decisions about these issues in their day - to - day real - world activities, and be key sources of knowledge about these in their respective markets.»

The U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan on Tuesday issued a statement saying the U.S. government «in no way condones such acts of disrespect against the religion of Islam, and is deeply concerned about deliberate attempts to offend members of religious or ethnic groups.»

Today the center also addresses other issues of life and living; staff members teach semester - long courses in intermediate and high schools, as well as offer workshops and group counseling to the bereaved.

The members of the group that issued these statements are neither as harmless as doves nor as wise as serpents.

A perusal of the Church of the Brethren Web pages provides clear evidence that a commitment to pacifism is not limited to denominational headquarters: the 48 churches of the Northern Indiana District Conference have joined to urge «the use of nonviolent approaches and interventions» in response to the terror; the Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, Church of the Brethren has adopted a statement in which they «remain committed to walk in the Jesus way of nonviolent love, in which evil can only be overcome with redemptive acts of love»; a group of Brethren Volunteer Service Workers have issued a statement in which they «advocate the use of nonviolent means to settle disputes» and «stand opposed to the increased drive toward militarization»; on October 7 members of local Brethren churches (along with Mennonites and others) organized a peace rally at the state capitol in Harrisburg, «Sowing Seeds of Peace: Prayers and Petitions for Nonviolent Action,» which attracted over 300 people.

Once the pastor or original leader establishes patterns for a growth group around an issue that affects the lives of a number of members, the group can continue with a revolving membership and leadership shared by members.

Where there is an ongoing group available to help members respond to particular family issues, the new tradition gives spiritual - formation opportunities to more adults than is usual in many congregations.

We're a colorful group, composed of members of the great right - wing conspiracy like me, old - time Southern Democrats, retired union stewards, tree huggers, school teachers, Jews, evangelicals, atheists, Catholics ¯ but we are united in our passion for simple, honest government, and that isn't a partisan issue.

At training sessions, make a covenant with each lay reader of the group to read over the assigned or chosen text, become aware of the issues, dialogue with it in a journal or notebook, then become prepared to «teach» that text to other members of the group.

The real issue here is the insurgence of hate groups and its members» willingness to express that hatred and need for division by any means necessary... including releasing songs featuring hateful lyrics, public posters and leaflets aimed at certain groups because of differences, and underground political activity for the purpose of derailing certain rights of others.

Members of distinct religious traditions saw the issues differently, and as a result these religious groups were critical both to the formation of party coalitions and to the way individuals voted.

The charismatics issue an annual roster of member groups, with brief notations of time and place of meetings together with the name of each local group leader.

GMA's members contribute heavily to the association through involvement in issue - specific councils, committees and working groups.

«For me it is a big deal because the disappointing element about this is that we have a thing called the Strategy Group where the FIA, FOM and all team principals attend and we discussed the Marcin issue where there was great unrest about a key member of the FIA going to a team - in [that] case it was Renault.

But the tallest member of that group is the 5 - 10 Blackshell - Fair, who's a wing, so Vanden may have some issues inside.

Learn about the support groups, help / hot lines and online resources available to help you or a family member cope with a variety of issues.

People generally expressed concern about the food dye issue as well as other aspects of our food supply which may be unsafe, and I shared with the group some resources I've recently learned about — first, a link to Natural Candy Store.com (which, coincidentally, I found out about from Jenna herself via Twitter) as well as a mobile phone app created by CSPI to help consumers sort through additives on food labels (shared with me by a TLT reader and fellow Houston School Health Advisory Council Member — thanks, Mike!)

Western New York's largest business group, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, once again plans to focus its lobbying efforts on core issues familiar to its members: the high cost of doing business in the state, the need for more trained workers and the importance of encouraging investment in the region.

As a member of the PartyBuilder rapid response group, we'll send you important information about the 2008 Republican presidential candidates — when they mislead voters, completely change positions on the issues, or pander to special interests.

Other papers have involved entire sections in online group diaries: At the Dallas Morning News, the editorial board's blog gives readers a behind - the - curtains look at how board members wrangle over issues, argue with one another and reach critical decisions.

The new speaker pledged to change the way the chamber does business to give more clout to rank - and - file members, and he appointed a 12 - member working group in April to address the issue.

Permitting members to raise an issue as a way to appease elements of an unwieldy caucus or placate certain constituency groups doesn't make for good government, she said.

Committee Members work with community groups, residents, and city agencies to monitor public safety and quality of life issues.

In a Press statement issued and copied tO GhanaPoliticsonline.com on Tuesday bearing signatures and names of ward and Branch executives of the NDC in the Klottey Korle constituency, the group explained that, «We are all members of the NDC who have over the years work effortlessly to bring the party into power in this constituency.

A Virginia congressman put together a group of over 20 Democratic members of the House who sent a letter to Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe asking him to «conduct a review of a potentially serious issue involving First Daughter and Assistant to the President, Ivanka Trump.»

This will include social events and happy hours for members and guests all along the 73rd Assembly District, co-sponsored events with like - minded civic and community groups as well as the hosting of events that delve deeply into issues that the community is concerned about.

We establish alliances with other organizations as well as mobilize members of our group to persuade current officials to address community concerns and broader issues that impact the well - being of our citizens and environment.

Dean said he needed Democrats because his fragile Republican majority had members with heart and cancer issues — «I have old members» and it was good to keep Klein's independent group and other Democrats divided.

Still, the issues remain the same for most Council members, tenant groups and Mayor Bill de Blasio, all whom are hoping to see not just a renewal of rent stabilization but a strengthening of the program.

Individual members of parliament can push amendments and in some limited cases a small party (or a small group within one party) can threaten to vote against their block on an issue that's very important to them but there is none of the «getting the votes» one - by - one that seems to be going on in the US.

Members of the Niger Delta Dialogue Team, otherwise known as Pan Niger Delta Group, led by former Information Minister, Chief Edwin Clark, will today (Saturday) meet in Abuja to decide on the key issues to be discussed when they meet with President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday next week.

Members of the Wisconsin Contractor Coalition, which formed to oppose right - to - work efforts and has about 350 construction - related businesses on board, are lobbying lawmakers on the issue, said the group's spokesman Steve Lyons.

Two members of the panel argued that the group's final report, released Tuesday, neglected several controversial issues facing public education, such as the state's implementation of new, rigorous academic standards known as Common Core.

, particularly members of the All Party Parliamentary Humanist Group (APPHG), on legislation related to faith schools and education in Parliament, and organising debates in the House of Commons and House of Lords on relevant issues.

With 44,496 placards issued to members of the NYPD and another 54,020 handed out by the Department of Transportation to groups such as the FBI, nonprofit organizations and disabled individuals, de Blasio, who will run for re-election this year, put the total number now in circulation at 160,516.