Sentences with phrase «made against senators»

The federal Office of Compliance turned down Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine's request to provide the number of sexual harassment claims made against senators and the money spent on settlements.

«The allegations made against Senator Klein are serious and credible, and we therefore strongly agree with those who have called for an independent investigation.

Not exact matches

Even after the remaining funds were frozen, no charges were filed against Ding, Gao, or the players with them, so Philippine police didn't make any arrests, says Sergio Osmeña III, a former senator who last year was a member of the inquiry panel.

So much so that Arizona Senator John McCain, a longtime veteran of the Senate, rose from his sickbed and traveled to Washington to make a heartfelt speech against it.

The early part of the decade was a tense time, with Senator McCarthy making his reckless charges and the nation on edge after a war in Korea against communist North Korea and the People's Republic of China (often termed Red China, even in the Century, for most of the decade).

While calling on Misau to withdraw his allegations against the police, the governor also asked the police to restrain from making further statements on the matter or taking further action against the senator.

«She was FOR making English the official language in the House, AGAINST making English the official language as a Senator.»

Economist David Malpass formally kicked off his campaign against Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand this morning, making him the third Republican to declare his intention to try to knock the Democratic junior senator from her appointed perch.

«If we are going to make New York a bulwark against Trumpism, Democratic State Senators must unite to show their unequivocal opposition to the racism, misogyny, xenophobia, and sharp departure from democratic norms that Trump is set to unleash.

Senator Ted Cruz proposed an amendment to the recent tax reform bill to allow funds from 529 plans to be used for homeschooling1, but the Democrats voted against it and it did not make it into the final bill.

But Cuomo would not say whether he agrees with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on whether President Donald Trump should resign because of sexual harassment and assault allegations first made against him last year.

Former state Rep. Joseph Morrissey ran as an independent against incumbent Rosalyn Dance (D) in Senate District 16, meaning he himself could have become a deciding vote, something an unnamed Democratic senator told The Washington Post «would put us in a horrible position and make it very hard for us to maintain our integrity and have him be part of our caucus.»

«Senator Jummai is not in possession of Any Security Report and therefore will never have made The Statement allegedly made by her against the person of Governor El Rufai.

The Senate, on Wednesday, suspended former Majority Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, for six months for not «making due diligence» before filing a petition against the President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki and lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Dino Melaye.

The Senate, has finally suspended former Majority Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, for six months for not «making due diligence» before filing a petition against the President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki and lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Dino Melaye.

Alimikhena, who is also the Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, said the IGP was summoned on October 16 to answer allegations made against him by Senator Isah Misau (APC - Bauchi).

State Senator Tom Duane, the marriage equality bill's lead sponsor, has released a statement regarding today's vote: Today's vote against Marriage Equality makes me very angry.

She said while JCOPE is a «step in the right direction,» it also is problematic because JCOPE can only make recommendations to the Legislature, leaving it to senators and Assembly members to decide whether to enforce a judgment against a colleague.

She thinks the senator should have voted against any vacancy decontrol — and one of the first things she wants to do in office is try to make sure rent stabilized units can stay that way permanently, she said.

Democrat Gail Goode, a Brooklyn lawyer who wants to run against Senator Kirsten Gillibrand failed to convince party leaders to make similar accommodations that would place her on the September primary ballot.

Although Gail Goode may not have the cash on hand to work against a slick media campaign that the Senator is more than capable of putting together, make no doubt about it, Gail Goode, does have the Goods and she may even be Better.

Republican attorney Wendy Long yesterday made her long - rumored — and long - shot — challenge to Democratic U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer official, announcing her run against New York's senior senator in a video posted on her campaign website.

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand urged Trump to step down over the «credible» and «numerous» allegations of sexual harassment against him, joining a fellow Democratic senator — New Jersey's Cory Booker — who made a similar plea on Sunday.

Marriage is not cheap and lets not forget all those campaign contributions they made now and in 2010 to defeat Senators who voted against them.

The office of the AGF had on October 10, 2017, filed two separate charges against Senator Misau for making false allegations against the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris.

Wendy Long coasted to the New York State Conservative Party's U.S. Senate nomination today, with the strong backing of the state chairman Mike Long, who's made no secret of the fact that he thinks running a tough woman against Senator Kirsten Gillibrand gives his side the best chance in an uphill battle.

State Senator Tony Avella had less than $ 3,000 in his campaign account when John Liu launched his primary challenge against him several months ago, but the eastern Queens Democrat raised a little over $ 130,000 since to defend his seat, according to campaign filings made public this week.

Without a doubt Democrats will get more than the 60 seats Nov. 4 to make a veto - proof majority against the Bushie senators who will yet remain.

Senator Isah Misau representing Bauchi Central Senatorial Zone, has said he was ready to appear in court to defend himself following the suit filed against him for allegedly making «injurious falsehood» against the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr. Ibrahim Idris and the Nigerian Police Force.

Ali Ndume was suspended for six months by the senate committee on ethics and privileges headed by Senator Anyanwu, for making false allegations against his colleagues.

Central New York's most powerful Republican senator defended Miner, a Democrat, against statements made by Mahoney, a Republican who is closely aligned with the state's most powerful Democrat, Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

However, the senior state counsel, Mr. Aminu Akilu, in two separate charges, one being a seven count charge at the Federal High Court in Abuja and the other being a five - counts at the FCT High Court accused the senator of making injurious statements against the IGP.

Hell, the Republicans couldn't find anyone to run against Mark Pryor, what makes the Rs think that they can take out the senior Senator?

He seemed to channel Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders at some points in his talk, railing against corporate CEOs, who he says now make 371 times more money than the average worker.

«What the White House has done is tip their hand, this might be political payback against Senator Schumer for a vote he made a while back,» he said.

Whoever wins on Tuesday has four months to make their case against Senator Gillibrand, compared to the old system, where a September primary left about seven weeks for a new comer to wage a general election battle.

Few days after Senator Dino Melaye made the allegation against the police and Kogi state governor, the Kogi state police command reportedly paraded some gangsters whom they said indicted one Mr. Melaye.

So basically, what the White House has done is tip their hand — this might be political payback against Senator Schumer for a vote he made a while back.

Cuomo allies and legislators bickered for days, and while the governor made a similar point about a working relationship, he did so one breath after threatening to campaign against non-compliant senators.

«We are very grateful to Senator Klein for the great strides he has made against these very terrible and troublesome landlords.

State Senators Serrano & Hoylman Introduce Bills to Make New York a Safe Place for Immigrants Package of bills would protect immigrant rights and fight back against the Trump administration Comes on the heels of nationwide raids by U.S. Immigration -LSB-...]

State Senators Serrano and Hoylman Introduce Bills to Make New York a Sanctuary State Package of bills would protect immigrant rights and fight back against the Trump administration Comes on the heels of nationwide raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs -LSB-...]

Senator Al Franken (D-MN) will make an announcement on Thursday following calls from at least 16 Democratic senators to resign in the wake of numerous sexual harassment allegations against him.

NEW YORK >> Eric Schneiderman made fighting against sexual abuse and harassment a signature issue, first as a state senator and then as New York's attorney general.

The case against Senator Skelos and his son grew out of a broad federal investigation focused on the younger man's business dealings, some of which were reported last month by The New York Times, including payments that AbTech made to Adam Skelos over the course of several years.

At Friday's news conference, Senator Squadron made reference to legislation he's introduced that would protect tenants against unscrupulous landlords.

Mr. Paterson, who has championed the cause of battered women, then made extended remarks on the case of Hiram Monserrate, the former state senator who was convicted of misdemeanor assault against his companion and ousted from the Legislature.

Of course, a stand against stem cell research probably makes the Guv more attractive to Senator McCain as a way to appease the right side of his party (which is putting a pretty good press on him to backtrack from previous positions).

Mention was made of Senator John Waltzer (D, North Carolina), the chair of the Armed Services Committee hearings, who was against the CIA's shadow organizations (he considered them «irrelevant at best or unconstitutional at worst») and covert intelligence operations.

Nearly a million educators, of all political allegiances, have spoken out against the DeVos nomination by making calls and writing letters to their Senators.