Speaking of corporate welfare, the cover story in
new issue of Regulation, «Neither Renewable nor Reliable» by James Eaves and Stephen Eaves, devastates the environmental and «energy security» arguments for corn - based ethanol.
Not exact matches
Hopefully the
new regulations will be implemented so there can be some clarifications in terms
of some
of these other
issues.
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect
of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels
of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments
of the aerospace industry, levels
of air travel, financial condition
of commercial airlines, the impact
of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition
of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization
of the anticipated benefits
of advanced technologies and
new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing
of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition
of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration
of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization
of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels
of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability
of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope
of future repurchases
of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level
of other investing activities and uses
of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition
of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery
of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9)
new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits
of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits
of diversification and balance
of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome
of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact
of the negotiation
of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect
of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect
of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect
of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and
regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability
of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition
of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits
of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing
of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence
of events that may give rise to a right
of one or both
of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee
of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million
of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects
of the announcement or the completion
of the merger on the market price
of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation
of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value
of the United Technologies» shares to be
issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability
of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
Initially, it was thought that the
new regulations would be rolled out in the first half
of 2015, but with the possibility
of further legal entanglements on the horizon, especially having to do with the President's stance
of reclassifying broadband as a common utility under the Telecommunications Act, the
issue may not be resolved so quickly.
Small business is the designated beneficiary
of President Trump's executive order, signed yesterday, that requires federal agencies to cut two
regulations for every
new one
issued.
Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward - looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to successfully and profitably market our products and services; the acceptance
of our products and services by patients and healthcare providers; our ability to meet demand for our products and services; the willingness
of health insurance companies and other payers to cover Cologuard and adequately reimburse us for our performance
of the Cologuard test; the amount and nature
of competition from other cancer screening and diagnostic products and services; the effects
of the adoption, modification or repeal
of any healthcare reform law, rule, order, interpretation or policy; the effects
of changes in pricing, coverage and reimbursement for our products and services, including without limitation as a result
of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act
of 2014; recommendations, guidelines and quality metrics
issued by various organizations such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance regarding cancer screening or our products and services; our ability to successfully develop
new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to maintain regulatory approvals and comply with applicable
regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations sections
of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10 - Q.
Closely held corporations with religious objections to contraceptive coverage were exempt as a result
of the Hobby Lobby decision in June 2014, until the Administration
issued new regulations in July 2015.
Toward that end, it is important that for every one
new regulation issued, at least two prior
regulations be identified for elimination, and that the cost
of planned
regulations be prudently managed and controlled through a budgeting process.
Although the Bush administration
issued new regulations relating to the Second Amendment rights
of law - abiding citizens in units
of the National Park System and National Wildlife Refuge System that went into effect on January 9, 2009 --
Dimon also said excess
regulation in the securities industry is a legitimate
issue, but the status
of New York among the world's financial centers is a «parochial»
issue.
Among the things that prompted the creation
of the inquiries were: financial difficulties facing DB pension plans and related concerns about DB funding rules; long simmering and unresolved legal
issues, the most prominent
of which revolve around the use
of surpluses in DB plans; ambiguity about how EPP
regulations apply to
new hybrid plans; a lack
of harmonization among Canadian regulatory laws; and declining coverage by EPPs in general and DB plans in particular.
In their attempt to defend their decision, the department acknowledged that the 2010 proposed rule did an incomplete and inadequate analysis
of IRAs and the reason they pulled it was to «take more time for review and to
issue a
new proposed
regulation for comment.»
On Tuesday, Arizona's director for policy and communications at the state's department
of transportation, Kevin Biesty, said existing
regulations were sufficient and that the state had no immediate plans to
issue new rules.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to: changes in consumer discretionary spending; our eCommerce platform not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the streamlining
of the Company's vendor base and execution
of the Company's
new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the amount that we invest in strategic transactions and the timing and success
of those investments; the integration
of strategic acquisitions being more difficult, time - consuming, or costly than expected; inventory turn; changes in the competitive market and competition amongst retailers; changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns and our ability to identify
new trends and have the right trending products in our stores and on our website; changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and
regulations, including those changing tax rates and imposing
new taxes and surcharges; limitations on the availability
of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure
of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings and
new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce platform, including
issues caused by high volumes
of users or transactions, or our information systems; factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss
of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality
of our business; and risks associated with being a controlled company.
The OJK plans to also
issue a
new regulation for crowdfunding platforms this year as part
of efforts to protect customers» funds, Eko said.
Under this
new regulation issued by the Department
of Labor, it raises the bar on the level
of advice you'll be getting for your retirement investments.
MasterCard Redux Six months ago, we wrote about our opinion
of MasterCard, noting that its share price had declined after «the Federal Reserve proposed
new regulations that would limit the fees debit - card -
issuing banks may charge merchants for transactions.»
OEA provides timely and relevant information about the Commission's regulatory mandate, the economic role
of the futures markets,
new market instruments, market
regulation, enforcement actions, and customer protection initiatives, actions, and
issues.
NEW SAUDI MORTGAGE LAW COULD SPUR HOUSING BOOM By Gordon Platt The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, the kingdom's central bank, issued new regulations governing the enforcement of foreclosures as part of a new mortgage law that has been
NEW SAUDI MORTGAGE LAW COULD SPUR HOUSING BOOM By Gordon Platt The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, the kingdom's central bank,
issued new regulations governing the enforcement of foreclosures as part of a new mortgage law that has been
new regulations governing the enforcement
of foreclosures as part
of a
new mortgage law that has been
new mortgage law that has been...
Some
of the topics discussed were: what types
of companies have been funded within the current guidelines; what is the success rate
of funding campaigns, and range
of proceeds; what are the primary points
of debate regarding the
new legislation, and to what degree are the
new regulations expected to simplify the process
of issuing equity for startups.
China's infant milk formula (IMF) market is poised for impressive growth in the next five years as a result
of the
new «two - child» policy, and
new regulations issued by the CFDA.
Some in the European organic community are critical
of the Action Plan, claiming that it's a PR strategy designed to make the public think that by introducing
new regulations it will address trust
issues, when in fact large - scale fraud problems are the reason behind mistrust.
«It does not require
new regulations, just the
issuing of a licence,» says Braithwaite.
27 March 2015 MEDIA STATEMENT Australian Beverages Council responds to calls for more
regulations of soft drinks In response to renewed calls by some health groups for more education and sales restriction
of soft drinks, based off
new figures from Roy Morgan Research, the Australian Beverages Council
issued the following statement: Statement: «Australians» beverage preferences -LSB-...]
The broad ranging speech covered the ACCC's
new role regarding the repeal
of the carbon tax, general competition
issues, emerging product safety matters,
regulation of the National Broadband Network (NBN) as well as the Harper Review
of Australia's competition laws and privatisation.
Australian and
New Zealand ministers responsible for the
regulation of food have met to consider a range
of issues including a revised health claims standard and progress on the interpretive front -
of - pack labelling system.
PDF printable version
of Legislative and Governance Forum on Food
Regulation - Communique - 7 December 2012 (PDF 131 KB) 7 December 2012 Australian and New Zealand ministers responsible for the regulation of food met today to consider a range of issues including a revised health claims standard and progress on the interpretive front - of - pack labelli
Regulation - Communique - 7 December 2012 (PDF 131 KB) 7 December 2012 Australian and
New Zealand ministers responsible for the
regulation of food met today to consider a range of issues including a revised health claims standard and progress on the interpretive front - of - pack labelli
regulation of food met today to consider a range
of issues including a revised health claims standard and progress on the interpretive front -
of - pack labelling system.
Their approach has brought a
new culture
of transparency to the sport and illustrates willingness to debate fundamental
issues such as the distribution
of the prize fund monies, cost control and engine
regulations.
We still have some massive, massive
issues to deal with and big challenges ahead
of us, not least in compliance and
regulation, but we feel we've made the first steps towards a
new distribution system that will truly revolutionise the retail market.»
For more on the
new school food
regulations and the calorie
issue, I recommend reading the entire transcript
of yesterday's Talk
of the Nation, also featuring Jessica Donze Black
of the Kids» Safe & Healthful Foods Project.
Adam Hollis CIOB's Health and Safety Committee said «We applaud the HSE for tackling this serious
issue, but we feel there are alternative ways to gather the information without developing a
new set
of standalone
Regulations.
Efforts to combat heroin and opioid abuse over the last several years have totaled millions
of dollars in
new efforts as well as
regulations placed on insurance companies to deal with the
issue, marking one
of the few bipartisan
issues facing lawmakers at either the state or federal level.
Silver was seen as the lone impediment to the state removing its ban on the sport and allowing the (notoriously underfunded)
New York State Athletic Commission to
issue regulations so that
New Yorkers can reap the financial benefits
of the large events that are now
The top spenders so far in 2015 correlate with the top
issues this year, fights over the future
of public education and
New York City's rent
regulations.
Terry Cummings, a Manhattan attorney who works extensively on insurance
regulation issues, told the Times Union it was «unusual» for a
New York insurer to buy management services from an affiliate based on a cut
of premiums — instead
of simply getting paid for the cost
of services.
ALBANY — Governor Andrew Cuomo and the leaders
of both houses
of the State Legislature announced a «framework» for a deal Tuesday on several outstanding
issues, including rent
regulations, the 421 - a tax abatement program, mayoral control
of New York City's schools and the education tax credit.
Review Federal
Regulations for Repeal — Vote Passed (240 - 185, 4 Not Voting) The measure would establish a commission to review existing federal regulations and identify those that should be repealed in order to reduce costs on the U.S. economy — including those that should be repealed immediately and those that should be repealed over time through a new regulatory «cut - go» system under which agencies could not issue new rules unless the cost of a new rule was offset by repealing existing rules identified by the
Regulations for Repeal — Vote Passed (240 - 185, 4 Not Voting) The measure would establish a commission to review existing federal
regulations and identify those that should be repealed in order to reduce costs on the U.S. economy — including those that should be repealed immediately and those that should be repealed over time through a new regulatory «cut - go» system under which agencies could not issue new rules unless the cost of a new rule was offset by repealing existing rules identified by the
regulations and identify those that should be repealed in order to reduce costs on the U.S. economy — including those that should be repealed immediately and those that should be repealed over time through a
new regulatory «cut - go» system under which agencies could not
issue new rules unless the cost
of a
new rule was offset by repealing existing rules identified by the commission.
However, the
new directives are based on the rather wrong view that dollarization is responsible for depreciation
of the cedi.International experience shows that
regulations such as those
issued by the Bank
of Ghana tend to be short - lived in effect as market participants find ways to circumvent them.
In May, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman
of New York filed a lawsuit against several federal agencies that are affiliated with the Delaware River Basin Commission, a multistate entity including
New York that regulates the river basin, to block the commission from
issuing final
regulations on hydrofracking until a full environmental review could be conducted.
It appears likely, however, that lawmakers will remain at the Capitol through the week as key
issues such as rent control
regulations, mayoral control
of New York City schools and the 421a tax abatement are yet to be locked down.
Outside groups are pouring millions
of dollars into the fight for the state Senate, and it's estimated so far they have spent $ 14 million as lawmakers next week will consider a range
of contentious
issues from expiring rent
regulations to mayoral control
of New York City schools.
Democratic lawmakers in that chamber already have a number
of issues they have to get done: rent control, monitoring the
regulations for the
new teacher evaluation law and an extension of mayoral control for New York City schools and criminal justice reform, just to name a f
new teacher evaluation law and an extension
of mayoral control for
New York City schools and criminal justice reform, just to name a f
New York City schools and criminal justice reform, just to name a few.
«The tax cap and ethics are the top two
issues for voters
of every party, every age group and every region, although for
New York City voters the tax cap, ethics and extending rent
regulation laws are all virtually tied for first place,» noted Siena poll spokesman Steve Greenberg.
Pretlow acknowledged that legalization and
regulation of this sector by lawmakers would open the door to all sorts
of other
issues — including online poker, which some have been pushing to see legalized in
New York for several years — as well as other types
of sports betting.
During a conversation with David Letterman on his
new Netflix program, former President Barack Obama
issued a stern warning to Trump: «(P) art
of your ability to lead the country doesn't have to do with legislation, doesn't have to do with
regulations, it has to do with shaping attitudes, shaping culture, increasing awareness.»
This week, at an American Legion post in Colonie,
New York, Faso opened the «Tax Relief Now» tour, highlighting his signature
issue of stimulating the lagging upstate economy by cutting taxes and scaling back intrusive government
regulation.
In 2012, Governor Cuomo
issued new regulations under the Department
of Health (DOH) sanitary code to ban the possession, manufacture, distribution, or sale
of synthetic cannabinoids.
Cuomo's allies at the State University
of New York would
issue regulations allowing more uncertified teachers at charter schools — something they had sought and the Assembly had fought — that would let Flanagan and Senate Republicans claim a win.
The
new regulation, issued by the New York State Department of Health (DOH) and approved by the Public Health and Health Planning Council, will expand the list of prohibited drugs and chemicals -LSB-.
new regulation,
issued by the
New York State Department of Health (DOH) and approved by the Public Health and Health Planning Council, will expand the list of prohibited drugs and chemicals -LSB-.
New York State Department
of Health (DOH) and approved by the Public Health and Health Planning Council, will expand the list
of prohibited drugs and chemicals -LSB-...]
The extension
of the tax abatement is one
of several key
issues that are due to expire this month, along with rent control
regulations for
New York City and mayoral control
of New York City schools.