Sentences with phrase «new national legislation»

More than half of those surveyed are optimistic that during President Obama's administration that there will be new national legislation or programs that would make it easier for organizations to offer, and for individuals to have, more work - life flexibility.

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Pass the already proposed legislation called the National Regulatory Budget Act, which would establish a «budget» restricting new federal regulations that affect business owners.

Steiner rattled off ideas like national legislation requiring a certain amount of recycled content to be used in packaging of new products, or removing glass from the recycling stream because it often breaks during collection and mucks up the rest of the load.

As the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee prepares to consider new legislation that would open a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to energy development, long - time players in the debate over Alaskan energy production are explaining why now is the time to unlock critical resources in the region.

«Earlier this week, Minister [Ralph] Goodale tabled legislation to create a new National Security and Intelligence Review Agency and introduce changes to Bill C - 51, which will strengthen security and better protect Canadians» rights.»

The Senate Select Committee asked for a new oversight panel to draft omnibus legislation to recast the National Security Act of 1947 and frame explicit intelligence charters.

Nearly 50 Democrats joined with Republicans to approve legislation that forbids Syrian and Iraqi refugees from being resettled until the director of the FBI, the director of Homeland Security, and the director of national intelligence confirm that each applicant poses no threat, reportsThe New York Times.

As oppressive as this legislation seems, it is fitting that these new regulations come under the guise of an anti-terrorism law, because that fits well into the narrative of protecting Russian national identity and deeply held Russian values against dangerous foreign influences.

The new legislation triggers the most dramatic change in the School Breakfast and National School Lunch programs since they were first enacted.

Jubilee, which has studied in - depth Efic's role in funding problematic projects in Papua New Guinea, also said legislation should force the trade minister to disclose how decisions to fund risky projects in the «national interest» were assessed and the reasons for approval.

Seeking to understand the motivations of the key players who developed these certifications, I have interviewed over 30 members of the national boards and major divisions of both organizations, and have conducted case studies of midwifery politics and legislation in New York, California, and Washington state.

A Scottish National party MP has received unanimous Commons backing for new legislation to curb «misleading and scientifically questionable claims» in the marketing of formula milk for babies.

Governments should review progress in national implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breast milk Substitutes, and consider new legislation or additional measures as needed to protect families from adverse commercial influences.

The International Code of Marketing of Breast - Milk Substitutes (2008) Frequently asked questions (updated version 2008) The International Code of Marketing of Breast - Milk Substitutes (1998) Summary of action taken by WHO Member States and other interested parties, 1994 - 1998 The International Code of Marketing of Breast - Milk Substitutes (1996) A common review and evaluation framework The International Code of Marketing of Breast - Milk Substitutes (1992) Survey of national legislation and other measures adopted (1981 - 1991) Review and evaluation of national action taken to give effect to the International Code of Marketing of Breast - Milk Substitutes (1991) Report of a technical meeting, The Hague, 30 September - 3 October 1991 The International Code of Marketing of Breast - Milk Substitutes (1990) Synthesis of reports on action taken (1981 - 1990) International Code of Marketing of Breast - Milk Substitutes (1981) Infant formula and related trade issues in the context of the international code [pdf 18kb] The WHO briefing note on «Follow - Up Formula in the Context of the International Code of Marketing of Breast - milk Substitutes» is presently being considered for revision by the World Health Organization pending review of new and emerging information on the subject.

(1) to protect and promote breastfeeding, as an essential component of their overall food and nutrition policies and programmes on behalf of women and children, so as to enable all infants to be exclusively breastfed during the first four to six months of life; (2) to promote breastfeeding, with due attention to the nutritional and emotional needs of mothers; (3) to continue monitoring breastfeeding patterns, including traditional attitudes and practices in this regard; (4) to enforce existing, or adopt new, maternity protection legislation or other suitable measures that will promote and facilitate breastfeeding among working women; (5) to draw the attention of all who are concerned with planning and providing maternity services to the universal principles affirmed in the joint WHO / UNICEF statement (note 2) on breastfeeding and maternity services that was issued in 1989; (6) to ensure that the principles and aim of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and the recommendations contained in resolution WHA39.28 are given full expression in national health and nutritional policy and action, in cooperation with professional associations, womens organizations, consumer and other nongovermental groups, and the food industry; (7) to ensure that families make the most appropriate choice with regard to infant feeding, and that the health system provides the necessary support;

«I think we can not let the national tone of politics, the way Donald Trump has been running an anti-immigrant campaign, letting it trickle down here in the state of New York, to allow that to come here and block a piece of legislation that's been allowed in other states in the country... I think it's time for us who have led the way on so many issues to allow chidlren who are undocumented the opportunity to go to college.

A new Air Quality Directive came into force in June 2008, to be transposed into national legislation by June 2010.

See the release of its report, Union Strong, as well as the accompanying press release, Unions and Independent Democratic Conference members stand together against national right - to - work legislation and release four - point protection plan for New York State workers.

Assembly Democrats relaunched a push for a statewide single - payer health - care program in hopes that the national debate over health care will give their legislation new momentum.

According to the Sunday Telegraph, the backbenchers have written to the Prime Minister saying the Commons should have the authority to block new EU legislation and repeal measures that threaten Britain's «national interest».

New York's senior senator says he will introduce legislation requiring the U.S. Air Force to pay for the cleanup if, in fact, Stewart Air National Guard base is found responsible for the contamination.

Member States were given 24 months to adopt and publish national legislation to transpose the provisions of the new Directive, which took effect from 1 January 2013.

Washington (CNN)- The chief spokesman for the National Rifle Association is expected to get an invitation any day now to sit down at the Justice Department for talks aimed at reaching a consensus on new gun control legislation.

Rob Engstrom, the U.S. Chamber's senior vice president and national political director, said in a statement that Buerkle is «working to protect New York families and businesses from job killing legislation including $ 500 billion in tax hikes through Obamacare and billions more in increased energy costs.»

The Lords EU committee demanded a new «green card» procedure to enable groups of national assemblies to work together to propose new EU legislation or amend existing European law.

While as many as 680 were arrested in the first week of February throughout Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, San Antonio, and New York City areas by raids conducted by ICE agents, according to Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, the legislation seeks to codify language to prevent Westchester County from aiding the federal government in investigations made on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin.

Sandra Horley, chief executive of the national domestic violence charity Refuge, said: «Refuge welcomes this new legislation.

At 1 p.m., IDC lawmakers will hold a news conference to call on federal representatives to block right - to - work legislation and announce a four - point IDC Labor Protection Plan to combat anti-worker legislation being pushed at the national level, RWDSU Headquarters, 370 Seventh Avenue, New York City.

The Governor stressed that this legislation was a moral imperative and should be seen not only as a priority for New York, but as a national priority.

The freshman Democrat announced on Wednesday that he would introduce legislation next week to provide a new national dam safety program; the previous one expired in 2011.

At 2:30 p.m., U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer announces new legislation that would create a specialized national cancer registry, Central Fire Station, 2175 6th Ave., Troy.

Republican sportsmen in two GOP - leaning congressional districts are opposed to including the push to drill for oil in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska in the omnibus tax overhaul legislation, according to a poll released Friday by the New York League of Conservation Voters.

«Passing legislation that fails to include the input of survivors and advocates will not make New York the national leader on this issue we all want it to be,» they wrote in a statement released Monday.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Tom Reed announced Monday in Watkins Glen new legislation which, if passed, would allow the National Parks Service to conduct a feasibility study, the first step in the process.

And there is already a «yellow card» system for national parliaments to work together to call new legislation into question.

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Democrats in the New York Assembly are relaunching a push for a statewide single - payer health - care program in hopes that the national debate over health care will give their legislation new momentNew York Assembly are relaunching a push for a statewide single - payer health - care program in hopes that the national debate over health care will give their legislation new momentnew momentum.

New York U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was in Plattsburgh this morning to continue to push her federal legislation to create a national paid family and medical leave insurance program.

NEW YORK (WBEN / AP)-- Democratic attorneys general from 17 states are calling on Congress to abandon legislation backed by the National Rifle Association that would allow concealed - carry gun permits issued in one state to be valid in all states.

Allen has brought «Mariposa & the Saint» on a national tour of eight states, including New York, which all have active campaigns and pending legislation to end or reform the conditions of solitary confinement.

New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, another Democrat whose national profile is rising, was widely credited with pushing the legislation through a divided legislature in his state.

According to the Minister, the new policy would be sent to the National Assembly for legislation and the Upper Chamber will determine the percentage increase.

Michael Durant, the New York State director for the National Federation of Independent businesses, said his group needs to review the specifics of the legislation.

A government draft of the legislation is too vague and carries unreasonably harsh penalties, argued scientists attending a 15 September meeting about the plan at the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) in New Delhi.

The Polish Parliament this month began voting on legislation creating a new national agency charged with distributing competitive grants for frontier research.

The legislation also includes provisions that would continue efforts to open a national nuclear waste dump in Nevada, prevent the Obama administration from moving ahead with new environmental rules aimed at strengthening protections for small streams and wetlands, and bar adding the sage grouse to the endangered species list.

«Results lend support to current national initiatives from the National Academies, White House, and bipartisan legislation requesting that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration create a new regulatory classification for hearing devices meeting appropriate specifications to be available over the counter,» the authornational initiatives from the National Academies, White House, and bipartisan legislation requesting that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration create a new regulatory classification for hearing devices meeting appropriate specifications to be available over the counter,» the authorNational Academies, White House, and bipartisan legislation requesting that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration create a new regulatory classification for hearing devices meeting appropriate specifications to be available over the counter,» the authors write.

In addition, new legislation is being introduced to focus on diabetes prevention (i.e., the National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission Act which was introduced into the Senate in February of 2015).

The Education (Scotland) Bill has been passed by Scottish Government, including new legislation for national testing in literacy and numeracy at primary and secondary level.

Senate Overwhelmingly Passes New National Education Legislation Washington Post, 12/9/15 «But all players were feeling «reform fatigue,» said Martin West, an associate professor of education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.