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.
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.»
My adress in: Berlin - Charlottenburg, Schiller street 92, Press the bell: Aguiar, and go
to the Berlin (/ b ɜːr ˈ l ɪ n /, German: [bɛɐ̯ˈliːn](
listen)-RRB- is the capital and the largest city
of Germany, as well as one
of its 16
constituent states
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.