Sentences with phrase «lawmakers on both sides of the aisle»

But lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say they're worried the bill would strip away local control.

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle warned that speaker's plan, if it were somehow enacted, would result in a rise in crime across the city.

But it's widely supported by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle who have faced intense lobbying campaigns by patient groups and the biopharma industry.

2018's first quarter was a volatile one for several senators, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle seeing significant changes in levels of support from their constituents, according to the latest Morning Consult Senator Approval Rankings.

Trump's initial Aug. 12 remarks on the events — in which he cast blame «on many sides» — drew stern rebukes from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle as GOP leaders distanced themselves from the comments.

This latest iteration of the bill hit a brief roadblock after budget negotiations by legislators fell apart last week as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle negotiated specific details in the bill.

«Lawmakers on both sides of aisle call on Sheldon Silver to quit in bombshell corruption case», New York Daily News, Jan. 22, 2015

A number of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, as well as former astronauts and space policy experts, have criticized the Administration's plan to eliminate Constellation, which has thus far cost taxpayers over $ 9 billion.

Fwd.us sought to avoid getting caught up in partisan politics by adopting a strategy of backing lawmakers on both sides of the aisle who support an immigration overhaul.

For years, Washington lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have attacked big corporations for avoiding taxes by parking their profits overseas.

Thanks to the hard work of so many, and the principled lawmakers on both sides of the aisle who rejected partisan...

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle bashed Trump Jr., and called on him to testify about the meeting.

The testimony on Wednesday was less emotional, but more contentious, as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle sharply questioned Dr. Howard Zucker, the health commissioner, for several hours.

He said that while the Capitol housed long - serving lawmakers on both sides of the aisle who had served honorably, «Overall, I think it's best for the system (and) for the people of this state if we have turnover.»

Spinola also said REBNY spent more than the $ 3.5 million it expected to dump into legislative races this year in hopes of electing real estate industry - friendly lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

State lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have reacted skeptically to Tax - Free NY, with some saying it sounds dangerously like the failed Empire Zones program.

Abortion is just about the most emotionally - sensitive issue for lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, but passions were kicked into overdrive in that afternoon's debate after Assemblyman Ron Castorina, a Republican who has been in the chamber for a little more than a month, compared the procedure to «African - American genocide.»

Tuesday's budget session of the Erie County Legislature may go very swiftly, as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle appear united.

As it stands, Kaplowitz said, there is no majority support amongst county lawmakers on either side of the aisle who would be responsible for approving the suit to go forward by a full vote of the 17 - member legislature.

Although lawmakers on both sides of the aisle cited research concerns in the debate to end the shutdown, only one out of 22 Republicans on the House of Representatives science committee actually supported the budget deal.

By the time NCLB expired in 2007, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle felt it needed changes, though many still stood by its original intent.

During today's House and Senate floor action, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle reinforced the value of school boards across the country with a call to strengthen local governance, provide greater flexibility for innovation, and guard against inappropriate levels of federal intrusion.

«Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle want an infrastructure bill.

But lawmakers on both sides of the aisle cautioned that knowing how to teach is just as important as knowing what to teach, and emphasized the importance of adequate clinical experiences before becoming teachers of record.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik)- The mass shooting that killed 17 people at a high school in southern Florida prompted US lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to once again demand that Congress act on gun control and the country do something about mental illness.

As the Trump administration unveils its plan to reform the U.S. income tax system, NAR President - elect Elizabeth Mendenhall visited key lawmakers on both sides of the aisle yesterday to remind them of the central role the mortgage interest deduction and other tax code provisions have long played in incentivizing Americans to become homeowners.

Schmidt, an adviser for Sen. John McCain when he ran as the Republican presidential nominee in 2008, says lawmakers on both sides of the aisle understand the centrality of home ownership to the economy and are likely to proceed cautiously on any changes that could impact markets.

But climate change naysayers were not relishing a return of Browner, who clashed with Republicans over the latters» attempts to dilute the Clean Water Act but also was praised for working with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to strengthen the Safe Drinking Water and Food Quality Protection acts.

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle called on Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver to quit Thursday morning after his bombshell surrender on unspecified corruption charges.

But, as Michigan Public Radio's Jake Neher told us, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say they're worried the bill would strip away local control.

Heastie's fear that the convention would be coopted by certain interests has been raised by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

A number of regulators and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have said that Dodd - Frank's $ 50 billion threshold should have been set higher.

LAWMAKERS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE ARE TRYING TO SAVE THE HOUSE CHAPLAIN»S JOB After he was asked to resign by Paul Ryan last month.

Even during joint legislative budget hearings, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle were unable to get much in the way of detail out of members of the Cuomo administration, though they did — in some cases — get more than what the governor included in his budget documents.

In the last week or so, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have clashed over what they'd like to see in the gun safety proposals.

Lalor said the measure, which has wide spread support from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, is the right thing to do.

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have approved funding to help keep the polar bears where zoo goers and the community say they belong: in a planned new state - of - the - art enclosure scheduled to start early next year.

Lawmakers on either side of the aisle have urged Trump to apologize to Obama, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, both New York Democrats.

During this reauthorization process, NSBA has worked closely with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to advocate for a modernized education law that affirms the importance of local governance, protects federal investments in Title I grants for disadvantaged students, and prevents the diversion of public tax dollars for private use.

Rather than pour those savings into Pell Grants — which the document describes as a better way to deliver need - based aid — the budget maintains the current funding level for Pell grants and calls for the «cancellation» of $ 3.9 billion in Pell reserves, money that lawmakers on both sides of the aisle had hoped would be used to help students take summer classes.

We are calling on lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and in both houses to be courageous and listen to the voices of their constituents.

With both the House and Senate having passed their respective education bills, NSBA remains steadfast in working with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to pass a final bill that restores community ownership to local school boards, maximizes federal funding for Title I, and excludes private vouchers, tuition tax credits, or existing voucher programs.

The education provisions sparked fierce resistance from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and the powerful statewide teachers union, which mounted an almost nonstop effort over the past few days to block them.

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and the hearing's panel of experts agreed this is one thing NCLB has done well.

Menon will be instrumental in working with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to advance policies that support, protect and grow the state's public charter school movement.

In fact, on Monday, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, introduced legislation that would block having only one company service all student loans.