Sentences with phrase «of listening to constituents»
He accused federal legislators Tim Bishop and Charles Schumer of listening to constituents on the South Fork of Long Island, rather than those who live on the North Fork.
http://suffolktimes.timesreview.com/ Not exact matches
It's the job of Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi to know what's going on with his constituents, which means a lot of conversations — and a lot of listening.
«President Trump, I think that it is really important that you listen to us because we are your constituents, you are working for us and kids are dead,» Sofie Whitney, a survivor of last week's shooting, said on CNN's «The Lead» with Jake Tapper.
btw, I really liked your pivot — lots of questions to resolve in terms of its business potential, but you really looked at the problems with the original idea and came up with a new one based on truly listening to both your possible constituents.
«Instead of apologizing to his constituents for coming under a House Ethics investigation for potential insider trading and abuse of office violations, Collins has spent his time in Washington — when he's not voting to cut healthcare coverage and raise taxes for millions of New Yorkers — bragging to anyone who will listen about how much money he's made for himself and other members of Congress on this insider deal.
So Congressmembers could use social media to send messages OUT to constituents, though I doubt they could listen to many of them in return (comments on Boehner's Facebook post about his speech already number above 4000).
«Unfortunately, many of our elected officials seem intent on proposing legislation as a form of protest, or to win political points in a game of partisan ping pong, rather than listening to their constituents and coming up with ideas that would help to solve real problems for the people they serve,» he said.
-- Tell us (as someone above said) how much of his time is spent actually communicating with his constituents compared to sitting around in Westminster making wet speeches — Listen to the people and get together with supposedly like minded MPs and get rid of Brown by the powers they have.
The foreign secretary, Boris Johnson, said the Conservatives had to listen to constituents as his own majority fell — but bookies also slashed the odds of him becoming the next Tory leader.
«Hopefully the governor will have the details we've been asking for in short order,» said state Sen. Jack Martins (R - Old Westbury), a longtime opponent of the project who says he now is «willing to listen,» along with his constituents.
«After months of consideration and listening to constituents, I have decided that I will not support a ban on horse - drawn carriages,» Ms. Rose wrote.
I think those MPs who say they are listening and consulting and haven't yet made up their minds, need to listen a bit harder to some of their constituents and local Party members.
Some of his constituents said while Collins has been doing plenty of talking, he hasn't been listening to them.
Instead of talking to each other in this phoney setting - why not take some questions from the media / press... Better yet - why not listen to your constituents - have a few budget related town hall meetings.
«What all of that has told me is that although it is important to speak, it is also important to listen, and when one receives so many views from constituents, one should have some humility.»
«He met with Holly and listened to her, just as he does with hundreds of constituents each month.
I thought it was important to listen to all of my constituents and hold an undecided position until the actual bill language was written and everyone's voice had been heard.
«We re-launched a more modern and interactive Senate website last year so legislators could listen and respond to their constituents in a number of new ways, and do their jobs even more effectively,» said Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan.
The Labour education minister reviewing the decision went out of his way to visit and listen to my angry constituents, but he didn't overrule a decision which was obviously right even if politically painful for me and my marginal seat.
«She's taken the time to meet with and listen to the concerns of constituents who are concerned about the environment.
«Unfortunately, many of our elected officials seem intent on proposing legislation as a form of protest, or to win political points in a game of partisan ping pong, rather than listening to their constituents and coming up with ideas that would help to solve real problems for the people they serve,» Khojasteh said.
The pundits and pollsters, and high cost political consultants will benefit from a primary, but the rest of us are glad to support a progressive, effective young legislator who is reaching out to her new constituents, listening and learning in order to be a powerful advocate for all New Yorkers.
As your New York State Senator, there is nothing more important to me than listening to the needs of my constituents.
Hanna says that means listening and showing respect to all of the constituents in a district, regardless of their politics.
«We don't just listen to «it's always been that way» - we really think about how we can do things better on behalf of our constituents, and we tackle and look to tackle the tough problems.»
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We are calling on lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and in both houses to be courageous and listen to the voices of their constituents.
Schaeffer continued, «It's time politicians listen to their constituents instead of doubling down on failed testing policies.
After all, I'm one of Pat's constituents — isn't she supposed to be listening and representing me?
We hope that lawmakers — especially those who represent districts with a high concentration of charters — listen to their constituents and level the playing field once and for all.»
«Members of Congress need to listen to their constituents who do not want to slash public schools in order to spend millions of dollars on private schools.
One of Petfinder's greatest strengths is its willingness to listen to its constituents and respond with new services and adjustments to existing services.
At the state level, most officials are so swamped with their own constituents» correspondence that they are not likely to listen to anyone outside of their district.
Representative Bruce Ayers stated, «The passage of the bill is evidence that lawmakers are listening to their constituents, who — especially in the wake of the horrific Puppy Doe animal abuse case in Quincy, my district, last year — are demanding stricter penalties for those who abuse or kill animals.
President Lee has been a longstanding champion of animal welfare, and we applaud him and Commissioner Solari for their leadership and for listening to their constituents» concerns about this measure.
Congress has a professional responsibility to listen to the American people's concerns, to represent their constituents, and to debate the merits and concerns of this proposal amongst themselves, and this week, they failed.
Listening with Respect Our foundation is one of respect for all with a commitment to listen fully and learn from the diverse viewpoints of our constituents.
The Senate must listen to its constituents and reject this treacherous legislation, or they will be responsible for putting those millions of people's lives at risk.