Sentences with phrase «listen to the constituents who»

«Members of Congress need to listen to their constituents who do not want to slash public schools in order to spend millions of dollars on private schools.

Not exact matches

«Instead of apologizing to his constituents for coming under a House Ethics investigation for potential insider trading and abuse of office violations, Collins has spent his time in Washington — when he's not voting to cut healthcare coverage and raise taxes for millions of New Yorkers — bragging to anyone who will listen about how much money he's made for himself and other members of Congress on this insider deal.

«Hopefully the governor will have the details we've been asking for in short order,» said state Sen. Jack Martins (R - Old Westbury), a longtime opponent of the project who says he now is «willing to listen,» along with his constituents.

I think those MPs who say they are listening and consulting and haven't yet made up their minds, need to listen a bit harder to some of their constituents and local Party members.

«New York's lawmakers have an opportunity now to listen to their constituents, who demand access to ridesharing as a transportation option.»

The senator, who's going on to help elect Democrats at the national level, said, «I truly believe that allowing your constituents to drive what you do in office and to really listen to their concerns is critical in making people believe in government again.»

If you are listening, Phil Ragusa, I need your urgent help in reminding recalcitrant, immature, arrogant, bottom feeder amateurs like Eric Ulrich to «cease and desist» from creating a hostile environment toward deserving constituents like me who need help in restoring every last benefit that should have made me whole again (based on solid evidence), decades ago.

«He's listening to people who have big money and that's not everybody, and he needs to listen to everybody,» said Jessica Altman, 27th District constituent.

«She's taken the time to meet with and listen to the concerns of constituents who are concerned about the environment.

The pundits and pollsters, and high cost political consultants will benefit from a primary, but the rest of us are glad to support a progressive, effective young legislator who is reaching out to her new constituents, listening and learning in order to be a powerful advocate for all New Yorkers.

With so few New Yorkers casting ballots and so little competition, state legislators are more likely to listen less to their constituents and more to the people and interest groups who fund their campaigns, political consultants, and lobbyists.

He accused federal legislators Tim Bishop and Charles Schumer of listening to constituents on the South Fork of Long Island, rather than those who live on the North Fork.

We hope that lawmakers — especially those who represent districts with a high concentration of charters — listen to their constituents and level the playing field once and for all.»

Representative Bruce Ayers stated, «The passage of the bill is evidence that lawmakers are listening to their constituents, who — especially in the wake of the horrific Puppy Doe animal abuse case in Quincy, my district, last year — are demanding stricter penalties for those who abuse or kill animals.

Notably absent were US Sen. Roy Blunt (R - MO) and US Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R - MO 4) who declined the opportunity to listen to constituents and be held accountable.