Sentences with phrase «needed economic infrastructure»
Zellner said he should be using his position to help fast - track much needed economic infrastructure projects in his district.
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However, the distortion of the debate by Trump and other politicians creates a danger that resources will be misdirected from more pressing infrastructure needs, such as aged water pipes leaching lead and schools - or from projects that will have a considerable regional economic impact.
The rationale was that stimulus spending should get in and out of the economic bloodstream pretty quickly, so you need to find «shovel - ready» infrastructure projects that don't go on for too long.
So don't expect a focussed debate in the 2015 election on the need for a new economic growth strategy, one based on a federal - provincial initiative to modernize our infrastructure, and create better economic prospects.
So don't expect a focussed debate in the 2015 election on the need for a new economic growth strategy, one based on a federal provincial initiative to modernize our infrastructure, and create better economic prospects.
Not only do we need these kinds of business «construction workers» who can cement the business infrastructure, but we also need those who know how to properly and effectively dismantle a business without the major economic disruptions we see in our «boom and bust» cycles.
«The Internet has now transformed from a useful platform to an essential and multidimensional infrastructure that needs to be kept open and decentralized in order to enable communication, collaboration, innovation, inclusive participation and economic growth... The Internet economy has now...
Ultimately, the United States needs to invest in its financial infrastructure to remain a global economic power.
He made three broad observations: (1)»... competition is not a myth in the sense that Australia has achieved a great deal since 1974...»; (2) «while much has been achieved, more needs to be done» (in this he agreed with recent comments made by Fred Hilmer) and (3) «where competition is clearly a myth, especially in the areas of infrastructure provision where there are monopoly providers, economic regulation is the complement to competition.
We believe in fair trade and support our farming communities through education, reforestation, disaster relief, economic infrastructure, and community social needs.
Of course, here too we will only set our plans for investing in Britain's future in the light of the economic circumstances at the time, and the needs of economic growth, informed by the findings of the Armitt review into Britain's long - term infrastructure needs.
«I think we need to make economic development investments, public - private infrastructure,» Flanagan said.
Britain lacks an equivalent of the German Mittelstand, attracting private capital for major public infrastructure projects to tackle the chronic short - termism of the capital markets, while providing a much needed boost to economic growth.
«To avoid the kind of long - term economic disruption we are now facing, Government, engineers and the entire supply chain need to work together to make the infrastructure as a whole more resilient — and adapt it to cope with the anticipated increase in flooding as result of climate change.
To support the economic recovery, and to create jobs and more apprenticeships, legislation will be introduced to ensure Britain has the infrastructure that businesses need to grow.
This month, she blasted his comments about Syracuse needing to foster its own economic recovery in order to fix its crumbling infrastructure.
The New York House members touted «the economic advantage of building the site at Fort Drum,» saying the home of the Army's 10th Mountain Division already has the infrastructure and community support needed for the project.
«This is not unlike other capital appropriations for roads, infrastructure and economic development that are accessed throughout the year for critical projects as needs emerge but that are not specifically lined out in the budget.»
«In states across America, legislators have been pressured into a toxic game of cross-border business poaching that drives millions of dollars in tax breaks and subsidies to wealthy executives — draining funds we need to invest in infrastructure, schools, parks, and other public goods that is the bedrock of economic health.»
According to the Balanced Budget Agreement of 1997, every dollar of increase for the Pentagon will mean a dollar less to address critical social and economic infrastructure needs.
«Growth: to give Britain the education, enterprise and economic infrastructure it needs to win the global race.
«Although we recognise the need for government to reduce the economic deficit, it is critical that growth is kick started through investment in areas of long term benefit to the UK, such as housing and infrastructure.
«If re-elected, I will continue to provide my collaborative approach to build the long - term plan Ticonderoga needs to revitalize infrastructure, reinvigorate community engagement and increase economic opportunities for our area.
While they may disagree on many policy issues Miner and DeFrancisco agreed on the need to invest in aging infrastructure such as pipes and roads and faulted Cuomo's efforts to boost the upstate economy, which include tax breaks for start - up companies and competitive regional economic development awards.
The revenue created could be used to invest in infrastructure and rebuilding projects which would provide much needed jobs for New Yorkers, as well as for economic development, health care, education, and social services.
A Labour government will drive forward the economic and industrial policy that Ed Miliband, Ed Balls and Chuka Umunna have been developing to create more high quality jobs in every region of the country by reforming our banking sector, modernising our infrastructure, and working with businesses to get the long - term investment we need in growing SMEs and the high productivity, growth industries of the future.
Housing needs, such as affordable housing and housing for special populations (the homeless, the elderly, disabled persons, persons living with AIDS, and public housing residents), and community and economic development needs, such as transportation, jobs, community facilities and infrastructure (sewer, water and roads), will be prime topics for discussion at the forums.
There can be no departure from the old order unless the prime minister recognises the economic and social need for higher revenue spending as well as glossy infrastructure investment.
It also will open the fiscal space so that government can undertake even greater steps to stimulate the real economy in ways that provides jobs and builds the infrastructure needed for sustained economic development.
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul said during a recent visit to Syracuse she understands the need for infrastructure upgrades in upstate, but disagrees with some leaders, including Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner, who say fixing pipes and roads is necessary for economic development.
«This program is not unlike other capital appropriations for roads, infrastructure and economic development that are accessed throughout the year for projects as needs emerge,» Peters said in a statement.
Some lawmakers — including Senate Republicans — have criticized Cuomo's plan as spending too much on economic development and not enough on basic infrastructure needs.
Nixon added that «it was good that jobs were created» in the broader Buffalo Billion program, but she questioned the way in which economic development dollars are dedicated by the Cuomo administration and said more state money needs to be spent on crumbling infrastructure needs.
«The state could then be subjected to a federal plan, which if finalized as proposed, would take a «one size fits all» approach that will not be tailored to the unique infrastructure, economic needs or policy objectives of individual states.»
He said last Friday that he endorsed the ACOST view of the importance of maintaining a strong science base and the need for an effective research infrastructure in higher education institutions, but that in today's economic climate, there would be no increases.
Needed: a strategy to promote resilience Compiling a list of suggestions, they push federal agencies to «make resilience a core aspect of all federal infrastructure and disaster - recovery funding» to strengthen affordable housing; ask for federal leaders to expand funding for programs, such as the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, so at - risk municipalities can develop disaster plans and assess their vulnerabilities; and boost economic stability by opposing cuts to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP, so families can afford to eat after a disaster.
It was very refreshing and encouraging to meet the Governor [Deval Patrick] because the three things at the heart of Massachusetts economic strategy — education, innovation, and infrastructure — are the three things we need in England for economic growth.
Consistent with the district's commitment to community and economic responsibility, Milwaukee Public Schools has created a robust infrastructure to include the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB), Communities in Need (COIN) and the Student Engagement programs.
Secretary Foxx is visiting with business leaders, stakeholders and community members to discuss how transportation projects are making a difference, and to highlight infrastructure gaps that we need to fill in order to promote economic growth and American competitiveness.
In addition to the activities described above, the FAST Act expanded eligible purposes to include financing economic development, including commercial and residential development, and related infrastructure and activities, that (i) incorporate private investment, (ii) is physically or functionally related to a passenger rail station or multimodal station that includes rail service, (iii) has a high probability of the applicant commencing the contracting process for construction not later than 90 days after the date on which the RRIF loan or loan guarantee is obligated, and (iv) has a high probability of reducing the need for financial assistance under any other Federal program for the relevant passenger rail station or service by increasing ridership, tenant lease payments, or other activities that generate revenue exceeding costs (Transit - Oriented Development Projects or TOD Projects).
A deteriorating public infrastructure system threatens the ongoing competitiveness and future economic growth of the U.S.. However, the recognition across both sides of the aisle of the need for bold action provides grounds for optimism.
Then there is the generally degrading quality of U.S. infrastructure, which could easily lead to more outbreaks similar to the 1993 Milwaukee cryptosporidium epidemic — as well as the more general problem of not having enough water to meet basic needs, let alone any economic expansion.
Because responding to climate change will require long - term investment in infrastructure, research and mitigation, we need an economic environment that is sufficiently consistent to reward such investment.
But the US far more so because of the massive economic boost in terms of jobs and much - needed infrastructure, as well as the critical need for longer term energy supply security.
Consider environmental degradation... the immense pressures of economic forces on local communities... the dire need for sustainable urbanization, affordable infrastructure, and accessible communication.
People that make investments in building and infrastructure and business decisions need to take that into account... And for investments in things like carbon sequestration, there's absolutely no economic incentive whatsoever to do that unless carbon has a price attached to it.
Macroeconomic policies in these countries will need to be calibrated to accommodate more frequent weather shocks, including by building policy space to respond to shocks; infrastructure will need to be upgraded to enhance economic resilience.
It mentioned a potential deferred need for new system infrastructure, increased resiliency and energy security, local economic development, and reduced siting concerns.
We do need to invest in infrastructure in the face of the climate change we've already locked in, and if we don't simultaneously radically lower our emissions, and that by the way has huge implications for the industry that is the dominant industry in precisely the areas that are being hardest hit, the oil and gas industry, which is a major economic engine in Texas and Louisiana, and specifically in some of the areas that are being hardest hit, which is a whole other layer of risk that we have seen very little about.
Two companion papers investigate the technical potential and economic impacts of using the existing idle capacity of the electric infrastructure in conjunction with the emerging plug - in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) technology to meet the majority of the daily energy needs of the U.S. LDV fleet.