Sentences with phrase «of the special session for»

Its next meeting date was subject to the timing of the special session for Hurricane Matthew relief and cleanup.

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But so are the benefits: proximity to high - level execs, who drop in for pep talks and training sessions (founder Marc Benioff did not appear the week I was there, but his aura was everywhere); free run of the City by the Bay after hours; and the glow, the buzz, the grace that imbue Salesforce's vibrant headquarters in San Francisco's SoMa district, reminding initiates at every turn that they're part of something special.

«I would very much urge the leadership of Congress to call people back for a special session and get a bill passed.»

Governor Greg Abbott, who sets the agenda for special sessions, told a news conference the session would begin in July and the first item of business would be approving a bill that keeps some state agencies open.

Named for one of the world's most legendary drinkers, this bar offers more than 200 kinds of rum, as well as special rum - tasting sessions in which shots are interspersed with chocolate, nuts, and dried fruit.

An October special legislative session culminated in budget cuts of 3 % across the judiciary, where court - employee furloughs are under consideration and travel reimbursements have been reduced for jurors and court - ordered witnesses.

Some Democratic lawmakers have called for a special session of the legislature to censure LePage, who earlier this year fought off an impeachment effort.

Building on our long history of mentoring young women from around the world, Notebook Mentoring has focused for the three consecutive year on pairing the daughters of military service members with a select group of Most Powerful Women in a special afternoon session.

In a historic move, Missouri lawmakers announced Thursday that they are calling themselves into a special session later this month to consider impeaching Gov. Eric Greitens following allegations of sexual misconduct and misuse of charity resources for his political campaign.

For example, anyone who reads the final report of the United Nations special session on disarmament will see that the delegates agreed unanimously on a surprisingly encouraging document.

Farmers» Workshop Special workshop sessions will be conducted for farmers from many parts of the state and country.

On each of these special cruises, a different Chateau Ste. Michelle expert will join the onboard vinologist for three, one - hour sessions each day at BLEND by Chateau Ste. Michelle.

Offering bingo sessions every day of the week, plus more for special events, Pechanga Bingo players can get their fill of their favorite game at the only major facility in the region.

In order to be able to overcome the bad surface, Rohr yesterday introduced a special session, which Owngoalnigeria.com won't mention for technical reasons but the new method could see Moses Simon drop out of the starting eleven for Ahmed Musa.

«The Varsity Match is often the first time school children get to visit the home of England rugby and this will make an extra special day for those taking part in the training sessions with the national team coach.»

Right now there are some early enrollment specials, such as half off the first month's membership and unlimited open play sessions for a year, instead of the standard five per month.

During the special session conducted last week, officials estimated there would be a $ 150,000 shortage of funds for renovation of the swimming pool.

We want you to enjoy the experience of your session and this special bonding moment for your family.

In this Special Edition, Audrey Ann of Live Snap Love explains how to shoot a session without getting flustered, Angelika Johns shares advice for posing clients, and much more!

Through the work of four playwrights, Matt Charman, Moira Buffini, Penelope Skinner and Jack Thorne, the play follows several intertwining stories: a couple in a therapy session discuss the impact that the strong environmental beliefs of one, and the indifference of the other, is having on their relationship, a young woman, against her parents» advice, drops out of university to become a climate change activist, two birdwatchers who, for 40 years, have noted the recession of the ice through tracking the numbers of guillemots, and Ed Miliband's special adviser (SpAd) in the lead up to the Copenhagen Climate Conference.

The push for the money comes after Gov. Andrew Cuomo late last year suggested more money for flood - damaged communities could be included in a potential special session of the Legislature.

If I sound cynical about the redistricting process, I have a right: my first substantive political experience was working for a member of the Texas House of Representatives during a special session devoted to redrawing those precious political lines in 1992, during which at one point I quite literally walked into a smoke - filled room.

Cuomo's office in recent days has been trying to resurrect a potential special legislative session that would pave the way for the first lawmaker pay raise since 1999, legislators on both sides of the aisle said.

Today in New York, diplomats from around the world are gathered for UNGASS, a special session of the UN, initiated by Mexico and Colombia to address the «war on drugs».

Gianaris added that he didn't blame Gov. Andrew Cuomo for not being out front of the issue or making a concerted effort to push for a special session to the pass the legislation.

The deputy prime minister has called for a royal commission on drug laws to be set up and for European countries to come up with a common position on drug legislation ahead of a UN special session on drug law in 2016.

The proposal was initially included in a package of measures Cuomo had sought for a special session of the Legislature.

Paterson insisted he still has some cards in his hand — namely calling lawmakers back to the Capitol for a special session in the absence of an FMAP deal.

For a month, legislative leaders negotiated a deal to bring lawmakers back to Albany for a special session to vote for a pay raise and a handful of other legislative initiativFor a month, legislative leaders negotiated a deal to bring lawmakers back to Albany for a special session to vote for a pay raise and a handful of other legislative initiativfor a special session to vote for a pay raise and a handful of other legislative initiativfor a pay raise and a handful of other legislative initiatives.

Cuomo over the last several months has had a rocky relationship with both chambers of the Legislature following the lack of an agreement for a special session that could have led to a legislative pay increase, the first in nearly 20 years.

Assembly Democrats have the vast majority of the votes in a special session and there is case law precedent for them appointing replacements in statewide office vacancies.

Another option for the Legislature would be to hold a special session after Election Day and formally appoint the new attorney general - elect to fill the remainder of Schneiderman's term.

A vote to reauthorize the pay commission through the end of December may be enough to bring Democrats to the negotiating table for a special session, but the incentive for Senate Republicans isn't as clear.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office on Wednesday night formally confirmed the push for a pair of constitutional amendments that would ban outside income and term limit the state Legislature as talk of a special session before the end of the year heats up.

«No one has a crystal ball, but I think we'll see some, my hope is, we'll see some federal action on this sooner or later, so some of what's being discussed is a dire consequence, having a special session, some of the things we're talking about, probably, hopefully will not come to pass,» DiNapoli said when asked if the mayor should, as the governor maintains, pick up the tab for H+H funding, or, as the mayor insists, the state should pony up the $ 380 million it is currently withholding from the system.

For Cuomo, the push and pull in the Senate is a sideshow compared to his efforts to engineer a special session that could result in the passage of constitutional amendments creating a full - time Legislature, term limits for elected officials and a reconstituted pay commission for lawmakers, who insist none of these items should be linkFor Cuomo, the push and pull in the Senate is a sideshow compared to his efforts to engineer a special session that could result in the passage of constitutional amendments creating a full - time Legislature, term limits for elected officials and a reconstituted pay commission for lawmakers, who insist none of these items should be linkfor elected officials and a reconstituted pay commission for lawmakers, who insist none of these items should be linkfor lawmakers, who insist none of these items should be linked.

Resentments still linger between the governor and the Senate GOP, with Cuomo's office blaming the Republicans for failing to marshal the needed votes to pass legislation that could have been considered in a special session of the Legislature.

The Republican leader of the state Assembly is calling for the legislature to return for a special session to wrap up some unfinished business.

Governor Cuomo, D - N.Y., is pressuring state lawmakers to come back in December for a special session that includes a number of reform items to address recent corruption scandals.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pressuring state lawmakers to come back in December for a special session that includes a number of reform items to address recent corruption scandals.

Still, money is money, and a special session would also likely consider (and approve) a revised 421 - a housing subsidy that is a priority for real estate developers who are key funders of the Senate Republicans» coffers.

The governor said he may call for a special session of the state Legislature to deal with the funding loss.

Paterson has walked back his call for a November 15 special session and both Assembly Member Jonathan Bing and the office of Senator Liz Krueger said that at this point, they don't expect to be called back into session before the new year.

In Albany's own version of Groundhog Day, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders are still keeping open the possibility of a special session before the year ends that could include legalizing ride - sharing services statewide and a pay raise for lawmakers.

Onondaga County legislators have scheduled a special session Aug. 31 to vote on a proposed consolidation of jail operations under the sheriff's office in time to get a proposition on the ballot Nov. 7 for a public referendum.

With expanding ride hailing on the docket for a potential special session this month, a consortium of traditional livery and cab companies have launched an anti-Uber digital ad that highlights the crimes committed by drivers.

He's going to pound the piss out of them and begin calling special sessions every day for the next several weeks,» said the source.

The Republican Leader of the New York state Assembly is calling for the legislature to return for a special session to wrap up some unfinished business.

State Senate candidate and former Councilman Tony Avella criticized his opponent, state Sen. Frank Padavan (R - Bellerose) for not showing up to a special session of the Senate Sunday.

Bharara declined to comment on whether Cuomo should convene a special session of the legislature to enact ethics reforms — «That's not for me to say» — but did say New York's system of having part - time legislators who can earn outside income deserved consideration.