Sentences with phrase «of sound public policy»

Articling had become a barrier to entry to the profession that was hard to justify as a matter of principle or of sound public policy.

First founded in 1862 as the U.S. Brewers Association, the Beer Institute is committed today to the development of sound public policy and to the values of civic duty and personal responsibility: www.BeerInstitute.org.

Not exact matches

«collects, analyzes, and disseminates independent and impartial energy information to promote sound policy making, efficient markets, and public understanding of energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment.»

In particular, a variety of attributes make Canada an attractive investment destination, including our sound public finances, resilient financial system, and credible monetary policy.

That's not sound monetary policy - it's a picnic for insiders, bought and paid for through the abuse of public funds by government officials too unprincipled even to recognize the abuse.

This is sound policy as far as it goes, but the question arises as to how to finance significant deficits over a period of time without unduly increasing the public debt burden.

Business Roundtable (BRT) is an association of chief executive officers of leading U.S. companies working to promote sound public policy and a thriving U.S. economy.

The public policy proposals put forth by Birch and Cobb are consonant with ones we have discussed in a previous chapter: «steady state» economics, simplified life styles, participation by all in the decisions that shape their futures, and the development of «appropriate» and ecologically sound technologies.

CNN: Faith leaders sound off on role of church in public education Dozens of faith leaders from across the country recently gathered to attend The Stand Up Education Policy Summit in Atlanta, Georgia, to talk education reform.

«We are always happy to have a serious discussion about what constitutes sound public policy for the state of New York, but this sounds like a P.R. stunt,» said Senate Republican spokesman Scott Reif.

The League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (LCVEF) works with our state LCVEF partners, educates the public, media and elected officials about key environmental issues, works to increase voter participation in the democratic process and mobilizes a diverse network of activists to advocate for sound environmental policies.

These recent initiatives serve as reminders that sound public policies must evolve in strong connection with an understanding of human psychology, emotions and the sources of happiness and satisfaction.

There's nothing wrong with running a celebrity politician if they have sound politics, a stable personality, and a reasonable command of public policy.

Impact assessments may not make for great sound bites or lurid tabloid headlines, but they do result in better policy, and at a time of severe cuts, there is a pressing need to ensure all public spending is as effective as possible.

«Creating another layer of regulation through a state license issued by an agency [the state Labor Department] with no experience regulating the elevator industry is duplicative, serves only to confuse, and does not constitute sound public policy,» said the mayor's Albany legislative director, Sherif Soliman.

«Once again, the Cuomo administration is purposely misleading the public about the impact of his policies by packaging his proposal with a nice - sounding name without providing any real detail about how services will be provided or supported,» CSEA President Danny Donohue said in a statement.

Sounds like a bad wedding reception, only with public policy instead of a DJ.

The public advocate continued by offering up plenty of her own policy ideas on how to address the city's diversity issues, in what sounded a bit like a preview of a Letitia James mayoralty might look like.

That's not sound public policy, and we're seeing first - hand what is happening across the state in light of that.

ITEP describes its mission as striving to «keep policymakers and the public informed of the effects of current and proposed tax policies on tax fairness, government budgets and sound economic policy.»

«Once again, the Cuomo administration is purposely misleading the public about the impact of his policies by packaging his proposal with a nice sounding name without providing any real detail about how services will be provided or supported,» Donohue said.

A spokesman for the GOP says while they are «always happy to have a serious discussion about what constitutes sound public policy for the state of New York».

«Spending more on health care sounds like it should improve health, but our study suggests that is not the case and social spending could be used to improve the health of everyone,» says Dr. Daniel Dutton, The School of Public Policy, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.

Acres of journal publications may foretell applicants» expertise, but it sheds no light on their public - speaking ability — which is necessary to effectively advise policy makers how to adopt sound science.

Scientists frequently lament the scarcity of effective scientific communicators — those who can explain complex concepts to the public, present scientifically sound alternatives to policy - makers, and make cogent arguments for the value of science to society.

They provide a sound basis for lifting the heavy fog of the current public policy debate and contribute to the future evolution of the ACA.

An assistant professor of public policy and economics at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, she has been using data from new surveillance technology to research the disparity between the number of recorded gunshot sounds and the number of reported incidents of gun viopublic policy and economics at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, she has been using data from new surveillance technology to research the disparity between the number of recorded gunshot sounds and the number of reported incidents of gun viopolicy and economics at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, she has been using data from new surveillance technology to research the disparity between the number of recorded gunshot sounds and the number of reported incidents of gun vioPublic Policy, she has been using data from new surveillance technology to research the disparity between the number of recorded gunshot sounds and the number of reported incidents of gun vioPolicy, she has been using data from new surveillance technology to research the disparity between the number of recorded gunshot sounds and the number of reported incidents of gun violence.

As scientists, when climate change research is relevant to public policy, the authors consider it important to bring that research to the attention of the wider world; sound science can and should inform wise policy.

While retired, because of my ongoing interest in the importance of credible, sound science driving public policy and regulation of food safety related issues, I joined with other academic colleagues and helped to found a 501c3 non-profit organization we call Academics Review.

The same can not be said of those seeking to use important freedom of information laws to disparage academics and other public - sector scientists and abuse the freedom of information process to drive them away from ongoing important collaborations in the furtherance of sound, science - driven public and commercial policy development.

Over time, we are building a unique body of research that supports consumer decision - making about their everyday and long - term health while paving a sound and reliable pathway to public policy rooted in prevention and wellness versus today's disease - driven healthcare system.

The state of Texas has been making a concerted effort to raise the quality of its public charter schools through sound policy reform, effective implementation, and resources to help practitioners zero in on improvement.

Unfunded mandates fly in the face of conservative orthodoxy and sound public policy.

The Think Twice think tank review project (http://thinktankreview.org), a project of the National Education Policy Center, provides the public, policy makers, and the press with timely, academically sound, reviews of selected think tank publicaPolicy Center, provides the public, policy makers, and the press with timely, academically sound, reviews of selected think tank publicapolicy makers, and the press with timely, academically sound, reviews of selected think tank publications.

While there may be some argument for limited differential pricing, the current situation, which essentially puts the library's long - term ability to carry out its mission at the mercy of publishers, should be sounding alarms in the public policy arena.

Sound public policy that benefits all members of the community — people and animals alike — is not based on scare tactics and biased claims.

The mission of NAIA is to promote the welfare of animals, to strengthen the human - animal bond, and safeguard the rights of responsible animal owners, enthusiasts and professionals through research, public information and sound public policy.

As I explained in my first blog post, I see the hijacking of science by TNR opponents as a significant barrier to developing sound public policy.

amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is one of the world's leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS - related public policy.

He has helped create and build the industry through sound public policy, legislation and establishment of trade ally networks as well as the delivery of cost - effective residential energy efficiency programs.

It sounds like they know what they are looking for, which is basically malfeasance in a very important field of science, one that is being used to dramatically re-shape public policy.

CFACT - Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow Source: Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow CFACT Website 5/06 Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government, and Public Policy Source: Weidenbaum Center website 4/04 Lindenwood University Source: Lindenwood University Cato Institute Source: GMU School of Law Website (2006) Citizens for A Sound Economy and CSE Educational Foundation Source: GMU School of Law Website (2006) George Mason University, Law and Economics Center Source: GMU School of Law Website (2006)

The second edition of our yearly Energy and Climate Policy Assessment, produced in conjunction with Oliver Wyman, is World Energy Council's contribution to meeting the challenge of designing new energy governance with sound and effective public policies.

Dr. Goklany is one of the many scientists, economists, and policy experts who argue from sound data and verifiable history (not from discredited «black box» computer models that are inaccessible to the public and other researchers) that fossil fuels should be unleashed, not locked away.

Sen. Boxer — Time TBD — Hoover Institution, Reason Foundation, Pacific Research Institute Sen. Coons — Time TBD (or Monday)-- Group TBD Sen. Schatz — 5 pm — Center for Study of Carbon Dioxide and Global Change, Heartland Institute Sen. Franken — 5:15 pm — Heritage Foundation Sen. Warren — 5:30 pm — Science and Public Policy Institute Sen. Heinrich — 5:45 pm — American Legislative Exchange Council Sen. Shaheen — 6 pm — Competitive Enterprise Institute, Energy and Environmental Legal Institute Sen. Reed — around 6 pm — SEC climate change disclosures and the dangers of climate change denial from a national security perspective Sen. Markey — 6 pm to 6:30 pm — Acton Institute, George C. Marshall Institute, Lexington Institute, Global Climate Coalition Sen. Peters — 6:30 pm — Cato Institute Sen. Blumenthal — Time TBD — Americans for Prosperity, American Legislative Exchange Council Sen. Whitehouse — Time TBD — The Advancement of Sound Science Center, Chamber of Commerce, Committee for Constructive Tomorrow, Franklin Center for Government and Policy Integrity, James Madison Institute, John Locke Foundation, Locke Institute

If you are an adherent of sound scientific method, you must NECESSARILY be a skeptic in this as in all other areas of inquiry, and the «climate scientists» complicit in the push for the abrogation of scientific method are by definition NOT «doing science, gathering data, testing,» but rather presenting the seeming of scientific investigation while all the while using that masquerade to advance public policy measures predicated upon malicious nonsense.

Horton would surely be striking a blow for sound public policy if he were to send Gillard a copy of his famous appendix asap.

Quite apart from anything else interventions that use uncertain abstract notions of social cost won't support the public consent required for the necessary long - term interventions and sound public policy.

Their forecasts of dire calamities have strained public credulity and antagonized many in the scientific community, who contend that government policies today are moved more by press release than by sound, scientific research.»

Sound public policy is crucial for the direction and priorities of science 4.