Sentences with phrase «key issues the group»

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CNBC has assembled an elite group of chief financial officers representing public and private companies from various major sectors, to share their frontline insights and unique views on key issues and challenges facing today's CFOs.

Join representatives from several platforms and investor groups as we explore the key issues in this emerging and evolving territory for angels.

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 battle between Driehaus and a group of progressive Catholic supporters on the one hand and religious conservatives on the other is a reminder that abortion has become a key issue in the midterm elections in parts of the country, even as the economy and jobs remain voters» top concern.

In July l980 the National Council of Churches «Communication Commission and the National Religious Broadcasters jointly issued an invitation to key groups on both sides of the controversy to join in a major research project to get at the facts.

There was a monthly discussion group that used to meet in people's homes — an extremely diverse group of people who tried to face up to some of the key issues of that time and place.

On Shelf Availability is a key issue for the consumer products industry, as out - of - stocks remain at an 8 percent average rate, according to joint research by The Trading Partner Alliance (TPA), an industry affairs leadership group formed by the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and Food Marketing Institute (FMI).

«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.

Before he can fully push his women's agenda with the Legislature, there needs to be a consensus with the variety of women's groups on the key issues, Gov. Andrew Cuomo told reporters at a news conference today.

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart - Cousins, Democrats both, received scores of 100 from the group, which assessed votes on key environmental issues, including the Clean Water Bond Act, renewable energy, septic storage and bolstering solar panel technology.

This manifesto flags up several key issues which truly matter to individuals and groups within rural communities.

A coalition of liberal groups is releasing new polling to show that health care could be a key issue in the midterms, and that a vote for the Republican health care plan last year could come back to hurt GOP incumbents.

The demo was a success as it bought together a host of unions, campaign groups and militants to unite around the key issues of housing, jobs, education and health with a key slogan that «Cameron must go!».

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.

The group's Jeanette Galanis says targeted mailers have already been sent to constituents of key Senate Republicans, in hopes of persuading them to be the swing votes on the issue.

The New York Public Interest Research Group, Citizens Union, the League of Women Voters, and Common Cause, are calling for an end to the long Albany tradition of closed door meetings between the governor and legislative leaders where they make key decisions on the budget and other issues, known as three men in a room.

The Washington, D.C. - based group says they received almost 700 calls about voter issues today, including calls about a polling site that opened two hours late because the poll workers» keys to access voting materials did not work.

The group endorses candidates based on their voting record on key issues identified by its members such as health care, taxes, labor and regulatory issues.

Through their activities, the Specialist Groups (SGs) consider significant developments in their field, stimulate debate and facilitate action on key industry issues, reflecting the constant innovation and progress in aviation.

The group is proposing a series of amendments which bring together key issues for unions, ranging from the right to expel those with racist views to measures to improve the balloting process and action to prevent agency workers being used to undermine lawful industrial disputes.

On the issue of ethics, the governor may have a key advocacy group that can issue an ultimatum for him: voters, who in November will have an opportunity to judge 2016's progress and reform.

«In my usual character, I am not disposed to taking issue with anyone or group, especially on a matter that I think could be settled internally, more so, when some of the key actors are not sincerely committed to bringing an end to the festering crisis that has set us back as a party.»

Through their activites, the Specialist Groups (SGs) consider significant developments in their field, stimulate debate and facilitate action on key industry issues, reflecting the constant innovation and progress in aviation.

The Washington, D.C. - based group said they received nearly 700 calls about voter issues Tuesday, including calls about a polling site that opened two hours late because the poll workers» keys to access voting materials did not work.

Among the groups that could be impacted are SKDKickerbocker, BerlinRosen Public Affairs and Mercury Public Affairs, all of which have been involved in key issues on the state level and have ties to top New York leaders.

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders made the second stop in his «Where Do We Go From Here» tour in Albany Friday afternoon, where he told a small but loyal group of supporters that he'll fight to get key items into the national Democratic Party platform, including a nationwide $ 15 minimum wage, and has been in talks with Hillary Clinton's campaign over a greater focus on progressive issues.

REBNY has traditionally focused its lobbying efforts — and dollars — on candidates for state office rather than in New York City, for two main reasons, Lerner said: First, the city's relatively stringent campaign finance laws have historically made it harder for special interest groups to gain as much influence here; and second, although many key issues — such as 421a tax abatements — affect only New York City, they are decided at the state level.

In all, labor groups and their key allies on education issues spent $ 8.3 million on political activity in 2015.

POST advisers have several key duties: issuing briefing papers and longer reports (available to both MPs and the public), giving oral briefings and informal advice to parliamentarians, and organising seminars that bring MPs together with the academic community, the media, non-governmental organisations, other interest groups, and members of the public.

In an accompanying report, investigators provide a summary of a two - day meeting held in April 2013 in Toronto, Canada, in which a group of clinicians, researchers, administrators, and patient representatives discussed key issues related to exercise in organ transplant recipients.

Hirnschall says his group decided not to issue the guidelines because of urgings from «key partners,» including the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV / AIDS and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Not surprisingly, many researchers and patient groups watching the new initiative say funding for basic research that identifies new drug targets is a key issue.

Through seminars, workshops, working groups, and online consensus - building projects supported by immunological and clinical data from cancer immunotherapy trials, the Consortium works to address several of the key issues facing the cancer immunotherapy field.

In its early years the group conducted research with the UK bisexual community, resulting in academic publications on the demographic make - up of this group and key issues that it faced.

Small and earthy, this low - key drama simply follows a group of 30 - ish characters as they use their friends to sort out their own issues.

As key issues arise, I may also ask follow - up questions to the group.

The upcoming EPE Research Center report examines a number of key issues facing students with disabilities ranging from the demographics of the population, educational settings, overrepresentation of certain student groups, achievement, high school completion, and transitions to adulthood.

The first group was simply asked its opinion about a policy question, while the second (and often a third or fourth) group was given some additional piece of information, such as the president's position on the issue, a research finding, or a key fact.

For instance, highlighting the strengths of each group member or key issues that hindered the group's productivity.

As well as being a former member of the Commons Education Select Committee, Mr Hinds once chaired the All - Party Parliamentary Group on Social Mobility — a key issue for both the prime minister and Ms Greening.

As well as being a former member of the Commons Education Select Committee, he once chaired the All - Party Parliamentary Group on Social Mobility — a key issue for both the prime minister, and his immediate predecessor, Justine Greening.

Preparing for group discussions is key and allowing people to discuss issues openly without looking to drive conversations.

This EPE Research Center report examines a number of key issues facing students with disabilities ranging from the demographics of the population, educational settings, overrepresentation of certain student groups, achievement, high school completion, and transitions to adulthood.

As the leader of the largest group of teachers in the nation, Weingarten is well - positioned to effect change in the education space, and she consistently ensures that key issues remain at the forefront of American public discourse.

The reasons for public relations for advocacy include: to promote a better understanding of the nature and needs of gifted children and youth, to gain positive support for appropriate programs, to keep all constituent groups informed on key issues, and to build a knowledge base for advocacy (Riley & Karnes, 1993a).

Program participants will then come together for a one day workshop designed to build connections within the group and uncover and discuss key issues that participants are facing.

The group focused on six key issues: balancing school accountability and collaboration among school employees; transforming schools into community centers; supporting parent engagement and family services; building strong «cradle - to - career» models; funding; and promoting higher education.

Disclaimer: The Assessment Work Group is committed to enabling a rich dialogue on key issues in the field and seeking out diverse perspectives.

NASBE conducts annual study groups to provide professional development to members of state boards of education, set organizational direction and priorities, and inform the state education policymaking process on key issues.

The experiences within the Fellowship aim to increase the level of expertise and preparation of Teacher Leader Fellows to lead job - embedded professional development; coach peers to improve their teaching practice, and guide teacher research groups to examine key issues within their classrooms and schools.