Sentences with phrase «many as a step in the right direction»

Rogers VP Ken Engelhart sees the code as a step in the right direction, as there will now be one set of regulations governing wireless service for the country that will take precedence over any provincial systems.

Ryan Petty, father of Alaina Petty, 14, who was killed in the attack, wrote to lawmakers urging them to pass the bill as a step in the right direction toward gun control.

As a step in the right direction, Wal - Mart Stores Inc (NYSE: WMT) announced in a blog last week it's testing new approaches in two recently owned supercenters in Tomball,...

There are plenty of people who see cryptocurrencies, however flawed, as a step in the right direction because they at least take power away from governing authorities and give individuals more freedom.

«Closing the LLC Loophole would serve as a step in the right direction to ensure fair elections and go a long way in restoring the public's trust in government.

While some gun rights advocates hailed the MOU as a step in the right direction toward their ultimate goal of full repeal, something to which the governor would never agree, others derided it as meaningless lip service, and an effort by Cuomo to help Flanagan placate those on the right who are still seething over his «yes» vote on the SAFE Act in January 2013.

«We welcome reports of proposed three month grace period as a step in the right direction but they do not go far enough to prevent a potential homelessness crisis.

While the move by Fifa, FIFPro and Interpol should certainly be welcomed as a step in the right direction, distributing a video on the dangers of match - fixing, regardless of how high - profile the participants, will do little to halt the rise of criminal gangs in the industry.

I know that proportional representation fans think the AV is a poor substitute for the real thing, but it might be that Clegg knew that the Tories simply would not stomach full PR, and AV could be seen as a step in the right direction.

Acting Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, the Legal Aid Society, Queens Councilman Rory Lancman, chairman of the City Council's Committee on Courts and Legal Services, have all praised the move as a step in the right direction, though some groups like VOCAL - NY and mayoral candidate and activist Bob Gangi have approached the development with caution.

«The Party considers the committee headed by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo as a step in the right direction, which demonstrates President Buhari's recognition of the paramount importance of the legislative institution in a democracy.»

Wilson sees the presidential memorandum as a step in the right direction but he'd like to see what types of program the department will emphasize.

Both animal rights groups and researchers using animals have praised the proposal as a step in the right direction.

Some see this project as a step in the right direction, Irion reports.

Others see the national contribution as a step in the right direction.

Australia's education leaders have supported the Federal Government's $ 70 million Independent Public Schools Initiative as a step in the right direction, but have warned that the focus must remain on improving student outcomes.

The Common Core State Standards were seen as a step in the right direction by many.

«I see that as a step in the right direction and some indication that there are senators that are hearing concerns from the districts and are trying to be responsive,» says Joyce.

When the Scion FR - S and Subaru BRZ debuted as spiritual successors to the drift - happy AE86 Corolla, many viewed them as a step in the right direction.

OEM panel members welcomed the new SEMA ProPledge initiative as a step in the right direction, thereby helping ensure customers have access to quality aftermarket products and installations.»

I view this as a step in the right direction for shareholders.

We are looking at this development as the step in the right direction.

As a step in the right direction, groups have called on the EPA to immediately veto the Spruce No. 1 Mine project, which would be one of the largest strip - mining operations in Appalachia.

I see the recent interaction between Spencer and Dessler as a step in the right direction.

Benson, who is an adviser to National Geographic's Great Energy Challenge initiative, views the Quest project as a step in the right direction.

While far from perfect, the proposal is one of the most significant environmental rules proposed by the United States in recent history and is seen by many as a step in the right direction, as coal - fired power plants account for nearly 40 % of all US carbon emissions.

, I also don't fault corporations on using sustainability in PR campaigns as a step in the right direction.

The move was widely hailed as a step in the right direction, albeit a small one.

This latest partnership certainly serves as a step in the right direction.

Despite welcoming the new law as a step in right direction, consumer rights organization BEUC also said it was regrettable copyright - protected products and audiovisual content had been excluded.

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Garrett and other fiduciary financial advisors see the recently issued fiduciary rule passed by the Department of Labor as a major step in the right direction of controlling the costs of advice to investors.

I was at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Philadelphia last week, and it was very clear from my conversations with former DNC chairs, U.S. politicians, Bernie Sanders supporters, business executives, and even celebrities and athletes: a Clinton presidency will be viewed as positive for Canada-U.S. bilateral relations and a major step in the right direction for trade with Canada.

Whether it's training for greater strength, becoming a platinum artist or releasing your first book, the first step in the right direction is to act as if you've already accomplished it.

You may feel as if you're getting a lot accomplished, but when you take a step back you just might see that you are indeed moving, but not in the right direction.

«Iran sees (the summit) as an important step in the right direction that can contribute to lasting regional and global peace and security,» Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi was quoted as saying by state media.

To some, the Trump proposal, narrow as it may be, looks like a step in the right direction.

Tron's testnet is supposed to be a step in the right direction for the token, as the price was expected to slowly recover following the announcement.

I am aware of the negative, but I see it as one step forward in the right direction.

Netflix's recent hit 13 Reasons Why was a big step in the right direction, as was FX's surprise hit You're the Worst, but Plaza's poised to own the lane in a unique way.

Chad, it would be a step in the right direction if they taught theistic evolution as long as there is no interventionist design.

It's not the same as getting real counseling, but it's a good step in the right direction.

BBC presenter Roger Bolton who was consulted as part of this review told Premier it's a step in the right direction.

I mean grant it were not going to agree on everything in life, but it would be a step in the right direction to at least make good use of our time, especially if we actually cared about such things as solutions.

The summit, which reached its midway point today, has been described as a «step in the right direction» by activists and boasts all the hallmarks of the notably progressive attitudes the Catholic Church has adopted since the ascension of Pope Francis last year.»

We believe that «The Gift of Salvation» is a significant first step in the right direction, but we do not claim that we have reached a complete common agreement on the doctrine of salvation as expressed in the official teachings of our respective communities.

I suppose this is a step in the right direction, but I think that in general, the idea of «small groups» as a program or ministry of the church (whether it is of first or secondary importance) falls far short of the the radical change that is needed to truly be the church in the world.

One step in the right direction to remind us of this essential point is to shift the terminology as I do here, from «Christ and culture» to «Christianity and cultures» and to point out that this is shorthand for saying «The culture of Christianity and other cultures.»

As more people buy organic, that's a step in the right direction, he adds.

I agree as well... plastic is plastic, trading one for another might be a step in the right direction, but glass is a sure bet.

Farmers For Action (FFA) has heralded a draft agreement between the farmers and processors as a «step in the right direction» but has vowed to continue its campaign against retailers and milk processors.