Sentences with phrase «of election commitments»

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Defending Facebook against charges that its algorithm promoted fake news stories that may have influenced the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, Zuckerberg implied that the company can only go so far without compromising on its commitment to neutrality.

Does this mean introducing income splitting for families with children under the age of eighteen, a commitment made in the 2011 election.

It is time that the 2006 election commitment is honoured and that the PBO become an officer of Parliament.

However, he does face the very difficult challenge of trying to fit a long list of very expensive election promises and commitments (e.g., eliminate the deficit in four years) into a fiscal framework that he can claim is realistic, prudent, fiscally sustainable, and transparent.

The President of the Treasury Board has recently released a four - pillar strategy (a 2015 election commitment) for Estimates Reform aimed at improving the ability of Parliament to properly scrutinize government spending.

With less than four months until the general election, Ontario's Progressive Conservative party is leaderless, and would - be-leaders have already abandoned at least some of the commitments in the party's election campaign platform.

The Revolving Credit Facility provides for a revolving total commitment of $ 20,000 of which $ 15,000 was available immediately and can be increased to $ 20,000 on or after the first anniversary of the effective date upon the Company's election and satisfaction of certain conditions.

But once that becomes clear, I think investors will be fortified in their commitment to gold, certainly by the results of the election, whichever way it turns out.

«On International Workers» Day this year, lets renew our commitment to push for positive change that will benefit all workers,» says Patrick Colford, President of the New Brunswick Federation of Labour, «With this year being an election year, we need to make sure that our elected representatives are accountable for improving fairness and making sure that economic prosperity benefits everyone.»

One of the main promises made by the NDP before their win in the May 2015 provincial election was a commitment to ban corporate and union donations in provincial politics.

The NDP, with a commitment to nominate a high percentage of women candidates, has so far chosen the most women candidates of the political parties contesting the 2015 election.

«This speech represents a continued abandonment of the commitments the PCs made to voters in the last election and upon which the Premier's majority relies.

He could raise the GST, but the Prime Minister has ruled that out; he could fulfill an election commitment by undertaking a serious simplification of the income tax system, which could yield substantial revenues (about $ 3 to $ 5 billion), but he seems reluctant to do that; or, he could take the easy way out and simply cut his fiscal prudence in half and «miraculously» free up $ 3billion annually for his cabinet colleagues.

Nevertheless, it raises the issue of how the government will live up to the election commitment to keep the deficit to $ 10 billion (or does a small increase actually matter politically).

At the same time, many of the NDP's expensive election commitments remain unfunded and unannounced (for example, $ 10 / day childcare, $ 400 / month renters» supplement, and so on).

However, budget commitments relating to health care, (specifically the election promise for funding for home care), and for expanding employment insurance benefits and providing employment opportunities for young Canadians fall signicantly short of what was promised in the election..

A second option would be to formally include the 2011 election commitments in the 2014 budget as part of a longer - term economic and fiscal strategy, and in doing so begin the 2015 election campaign twelve months earlier.

In the story of chapter 15 in which Yahweh voluntarily binds himself, and himself alone, in covenant to Abraham, Israel reads her own experience of the exodus from Egypt, Yahweh's voluntary commitment to fulfill the promise inherent in Israel's election.

When the converting person was able to demonstrate clearly a commitment to the ethical demands of the gospel, he or she entered the period of purification and enlightenment via the rite of election.

Historically, the presidential candidate who has promised to be tougher on crime domestically and abroad has been favored in elections because of his commitment to preserving America's most treasured and politically correct principle: safety.

Government's 2007 election commitment 4.33 In the context of ongoing community concerns about creeping acquisitions, reflecting that the regulatory responses to date had not adequately addressed the problem, the then - Opposition committed in the lead - up to the 2007 election, to introduce a law in relation to creeping acquisitions.

Government consultation 4.36 As part of its preliminary response to the Grocery Inquiry and in line with its 2007 election commitment, the Government committed to respond appropriately and carefully to concerns about creeping acquisitions.

Finally, the Government is also fulfilling its election commitment made by the then Leader of the Opposition on the 11th July last year to set up a dedicated website that gives consumers a snapshot of local grocery prices.

Cameron's commitment to spending more on health than the rate of inflation every year of the next election will still leave the NHS under significant cost pressure as it tries to deal with the soaring demands of an elderly society.

Our commitments for an new voting system for the Commons and a new election for the House of Lords are clearly part of this.

The signing of the accord which took place at the Creek Motel in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, had the candidates expressed their commitment to allow for a hitch - free election.

«The NWC reaffirms and reiterates its unequivocal commitment to the re-election of Obiano, who has won several outstanding awards, for a second term in office in the Nov. 18 election in the state,» the communique stated.

But while the Conservative manifesto explicitly states the policy would be kept until 2020, increasing talk of an early general election calls into question whether it will remain a commitment for as long as many will have expected.

Quinn says Schneiderman's election will «ensure progressive justice in our state» and says she's supporting him because «his commitment to the issues of importance to me, as a woman, as a member of the LGBT community, and as a New Yorker, has never wavered.»

A careful evaluation of the two front - runners in the upcoming elections shows that the incumbent President John Dramani Mahama has fully demonstrated commitment as a unifying force compared to Nana Akufo Addo, his closest rival from the biggest opposition party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

«The prime minister's view is that it is no bad thing for a spotlight to be shone on his commitment that should he remain the prime minister [after the 2015 general election] he will have an in - out referendum and that will happen following a period of renegotiation,» the prime minister's spokesperson added.

Since his election, he has stressed his commitment to get a legalization bill passed before the end of the year, according to reports.

Instead, it's spent its years in opposition generally opposing the coalition's cuts as a matter of course, making its commitment to fiscal rectitude just as the election approaches feel like a late conversion indeed.

During his time in the legislature, Brian has sponsored legislation and worked with colleagues to extend and strengthen tenant protections; increase New York's commitment to cleaner more sustainable energy sources and greater efficiency; prevent people from being exposed to toxic chemicals; increase the minimum wage; ensure equality in civil marriage laws; strengthen laws intended to keep guns out of the wrong hands; and promote cleaner, fairer elections by modernizing voting and closing loopholes in campaign finance laws.

The letter read; «It is with deep sense of responsibility that I write to inform you of my intention to seek the ticket / mandate of our party to contest the 2019 Presidential election, considering your support and commitment towards our great party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) it becomes imperative to keep you informed and seek your support.

Mr Bright Akwetey, Ms Nkrumah, Mr Agyapong and Mr Greenstreet all made their commitment to help the party forge a unted front ahead of the 2016 elections.

Compare the fall out of 45 - pages draft manifesto commitments with the reaction to Ed Miliband's Mansion Tax proposal during the 2015 general election.

But sources close to Miliband confirm that they intended to implement the plan after the 2015 election but had been hoping to keep it secret apart from a vague commitment in the 2015 manifesto to the reform of political funding.

Paul's commitment to small businesses has already earned him the nod from The Murray Hill Business Association and The Flushing Chinese Business Association, including The Presidents Co-Op & Condo Council — just to name a few organizations that have recognized Vallone through their respective endorsements as the best of six candidates in this competitive primary election.

In a Facebook post, Wilson said he realizes that a campaign for governor «would be a 24/7 endeavor through Election Day,» and he says «This is a level of family time and commitment that would not be possible at any point during the campaign, in my first year in office and perhaps not at all throughout my time as governor.»

The British Election Study is committed to providing expertise which advances understanding of the British electorate to any interested party, as part of its broad commitment to public engagement and impact.

The President who also received Letter of Credence from Mr Houssam Diab, Ambassador of Lebanon to Nigeria, commended Lebanon for successful parliamentary elections, commitment to stability and security in the Middle East, as well as assistance to Syrian refugees.

«There's a lot we'd like to help the Board of Elections do, but we must see commitment to reform and modernization, or we're not going to spend the taxpayers» dollars.»

That problem would become especially pronounced if the 2018 elections again leave the IDC as king - makers; activists like the Working Families Party would question Gov. Cuomo's commitment to the Democratic Party on the eve of his run for President.

The election of a Labour Government in 1997 included a commitment to hold a referendum on the establishment of a Welsh Assembly.

Outlining a raft of concerns, the letter concludes: «The commitments in our 2010 election manifesto and in the Programme for Government — to seek consensus and to bring forward proposals — have been fulfilled.

«For his commitment and dedication to the safety and enhanced quality of life for the citizens of New York, the Lieutenants Benevolent Association of the New York City Police Department proudly supports Ed Day for election to Rockland County Executive,» Louis Turco, President of the Lieutenants Benevolent Association said.

The commitment I have to the job I've got doesn't change due to the result of the election.

The chairman appreciated the contributions of stakeholders to INEC's preparations for the elections and reiterated the commission's commitment to conducting a credible and conclusive governorship election.

She attributed the success of just - concluded election to Nigerians» demand for a free, fair and credible election as well as true commitment and sincerity of purpose by the citizens.