Sentences with phrase «majority control»

Although it's unlikely, there is a distinct possibility that someone could get majority control in a blockchain network.

We can only hope to force the course reversal of the ship of state by slow degrees — unless WE have a super majority control.

When the Democrats took majority control of the New York State Senate in 2009, Senator Johnson was appointed chairman of the Senate Committee on Investigations and Government Operations.

Flanagan's attendance at the RNC comes as his conference seeks to retain majority control of the chamber this year.

The endorsement of Danks Burke by DiNapoli comes as Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signaled he would help Democrats gain majority control of the state Senate this election cycle.

The downstate district was the scene of a decisive race between Martins and Democratic Sen. Craig Johnson, who narrowly lost in 2010, ultimately giving majority control of the Senate to the GOP.

And Cuomo is also expected to hold a fundraiser this month for the mainline Senate Democratic conference with majority control of the chamber on the line as well.

Years later, MidAmerican Energy — a subsidiary of an energy holding company majority controlled by Berkshire Hathaway Inc., the conglomerate run by business magnate Warren Buffett, whose name connotes value investing — has put more than $ 15 billion into renewable energy projects, largely without loan guarantees.

Under Minnesota law, minority shareholders have legal recourse if shareholders holding majority control take oppressive action against them.

Republicans maintain majority control outright with the help of Sen. Simcha Felder, a Democrat from Brooklyn who conferences with the GOP.

More broadly, the mainline conference in the state Senate hopes to regain majority control of a chamber in a presidential election year which, historically, the party has gained seats.

On November 8, the Republican Party won the presidency and retained majority control over both houses of Congress.

Democrats, meanwhile, have gone from majority control of 43 chambers in 2002 to 60 today.

Katko said Republicans will probably lose seats in the House of Representatives, and could lose majority control in the November election.

To buy the Bills Jeremy Jacobs Sr. would have to relinquish majority control of the Bruins; something the company says he has no interest in doing.

Currently CFIUS reviews only transactions that give foreign parties majority control of a US company that develops, sells or licenses advanced technologies with potential military applications.

• Trilantic North America recapitalized Traeger Grills, a Salt Lake City, Utah - based wood pellet grilling company, with a new majority control shareholder, AEA Investors.

Should Democrats win back majority control of the Senate, the road to do so likely will run through Long Island and the New York City suburbs.

«I was a customer and loved the concept, so I bought majority control in 1994 and complete control in 1995.»

Labour actually gained a little ground in Flintshire and Swansea and showed impressive resilience to hold onto majority control of both Cardff and Newport.

On Monday, it said its offer was unconditional as it raised its bid to $ 9.20 a share, subject to achieving majority control, from the earlier $ 9 - a-share bid.

Even if Brooks» victory, as Kennedy expects, holds up in court and he conferences with Democrats, the party still won't have enough votes for majority control.

The increasingly lopsided race for president in New York may affect downballot races, which is important in the state Senate, where Republicans are attempting to maintain majority control against the growing number of Democrats.

Republicans have kept majority control of the chamber most of the past half - century — and they have repeatedly proven wily.

Catsimatidis said he gave at de Blasio's urging, during an election cycle in which the mayor was spearheading a coalition of labor and progressive allies dedicated to helping Democrats retake majority control in the Senate.

TorQuest now owns majority control of all the merged companies.

Because our political system requires majority control to rule, the rise of two predominant parties is an inevitable result.

Resource Equipment director Andrew Aitken has accepted Pump Services» $ 115.5 million takeover offer, giving the US - based firm majority control over the mining equipment provider.

Following Chinese steel company Sinosteel's announcement that it had secured majority control in iron ore miner Midwest Corporation last week, questions have been raised regarding the potential of future acquisitions of WA mining companies.

The amount Facebook is trying to raise in the IPO would slot it among the world's 25 largest IPOs, although as recently as November 2010, General Motors raised $ 15.8 billion when it shed majority control by the U.S. government.

Iger crowed about «the quality of the assets» Disney is picking up in the deal, which includes Fox's film and TV studio, along with various cable networks and regional sports networks as well as Fox's stake in Hulu (giving Disney majority control of the streaming service).

The tax - free deal will give CBS majority control over the combined company, which will still be called Entercom.

Carl C. Icahn, Chairman of Icahn Enterprises, stated: «Icahn Enterprises acquired majority control of Federal - Mogul in 2008 when we saw an out - of - favor market opportunity for a great company.

In other words, barring unspecified «exceptional circumstances», investments by SOEs involving majority control of oil and gas properties are off - limits.

The just - drinks Weekly Round - Up On just - drinks last week: In spirits, Diageo edged nearer majority control of India's United Spirits.

There are currently 31 Republicans in the 63 - seat Senate, but the GOP maintains majority control because a Democrat, Simcha Felder of Brooklyn, sits in their caucus.

That would threaten the Republicans» narrow majority control of the Senate.

With Republicans targeting the seat of Westchester County Legislator Catherine Parker, a Rye Democrat, as part of the party's efforts to claim majority control of the 17 - member Board of Legislators this election season, another potential opponent has been making the rounds.

Those victories, however, were offset by the defeat of a GOP incumbent in the county legislature, giving Democrats majority control as of January 1.

Valesky has been mum on the issue of the Senate's majority control since election day, except for statements that call for «a true bipartisan coalition to govern the state.»

But those shameful truths and more were well known to the 31 Senate Democrats who made him their third - ranking leader in a dirty deal to grab majority control back from the Republicans.

Ukip gained 11 seats in Basildon to ensure it went from Tory to no overall control, and gains in Castle Point and Southend resulted in the loss of Conservative majority control in those authorities.

Still, the Democrats» cash haul also underscores how valuable majority control can be to either party.

Meanwhile, the ethnic makeup of Sikkim had been transformed by years of heavy immigration from Nepal; the country was now a Hindu majority controlled by a Buddhist monarchy and clergy.

McCain would be on tap to serve as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee if the GOP wrests majority control from the Democrats in next month's midterm elections.