Sentences with phrase «on behalf of their constituents in»

«And working on behalf of my constituents in a bipartisan fashion really in a whole dramatic new way in Albany.»

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«At the highest level, this is what Congress does best: spank executives in public on behalf of their constituents,» said Paul Rosenzweig, a senior fellow at the R Street Institute.

«I am looking forward to a complete and full recovery in a matter of weeks and eagerly anticipate resuming my regular active senate schedule on behalf of my constituents and throughout a busy campaign season.»

Felder, an observant Jew whose district includes many Orthodox Jewish voters, said his constituents «don't agree» with a lot of what two of the state's top Democrats — Gov. Andrew Cuomo and NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio — have been saying in the wake of Donald Trump's election, pledging to fight on behalf of liberal values and maintain a sort of safe haven for the left in New York.

· Amend The Penal Law To Prohibit Undisclosed Self - Dealing By Public Officials: To address the Supreme Court's decision in Skilling, which severely hampered the federal government's ability to prosecute cases involving deprivation of «honest services» by public officials, New York State should enact a felony - level crime of «Undisclosed Self - Dealing» to target public officials who further their own financial self - interest while purporting to be acting on behalf of their constituents or government employer.

Over 100 family members, constituents and lobbyists wrote letters on behalf of the disgraced former Assembly speaker, Silver himself apologized in a letter, and his lawyers pleaded for mercy.

That Gregory Meeks guy really grinds my gears, said Comrie who is said to be one of the nicest guys in politics that works diligently on behalf of his constituents.

«To Peter Grant I make this pledge: I will work with you in your role as council leader to do the best I can with you on behalf of the constituents and I pledge my support for you if you stand up to the SNP government in Edinburgh to tell them to stop slashing budgets across Scotland.

QUEENS, NY — Borough President Melinda Katz issued the following statement in recognition of former Deputy Borough President Leroy Comrie's inauguration today as a New York State Senator: «Leroy Comrie is an exceptional public servant with a tireless work ethic and a proven track record of working on behalf of the interests of his constituents,» Borough President -LSB-...]

«We voted in the same way as we did for the Social Services Bill, and rather than blindly letting things pass, we will continue to be a strong opposition, fighting on behalf of our constituents.»

Mr Maclean had claimed that the amendment to the Freedom of Information Act was so that MPs could enjoy a level confidentiality with their constituents: «When we write on behalf of constituents... we must be able to look them in the eye and say that in all circumstances what they tell us will not get out,» he told MPs.

«When we write on behalf of constituents... we must be able to look them in the eye and say that in all circumstances what they tell us will not get out,» he told MPs.

Erie County Legislator Kevin R. Hardwick has submitted a victim impact statement to Judge William M. Skretny on behalf of thousands of his constituents in Grand Island and the Tonawandas who have been negatively affected by emissions from the Tonawanda Coke Corporation.

The committee wrote: «We feel strongly.that the measures contained in the bill, which would protect the confidentially of MPs correspondence on behalf of constituents, are worthy of support.»

We in the Council will seek forward looking answers on behalf of our constituents.

Weprin defended his use of the printing privilege, saying he would have been accused of being unresponsive to his constituents if he had not updated them about what he was doing on their behalf in Albany.?

Nathan Kelly, an associate professor of political science at the University of Tennessee, said such actions on behalf of constituents have become a better measure of productivity in the 113th Congress.

«I intend to spend the remaining weeks of my term in office working tirelessly on behalf of my constituents.

During his final year in office, Dougherty said, he will continue working hard on behalf of his constituents and will try to pass legislation to improve city life.

«As an elected representative, Eric Illsley took advantage of the trust placed in him by his constituents to act honourably on their behalf.

While occasionally she has voted against her conference, as she did with a vote in favor of landmark 2013 gun control legislation, the Secure Ammunition and Firearm Enforcement (SAFE) Act, another signature Cuomo accomplishment, her work on behalf of her constituents is appreciated, according to Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, a Republican from Canandaigua.

The event took place in a small suite at the Roosevelt Hotel, just down the hall from the annual Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty breakfast — a must - attend event for local politicians to demonstrate their support for the Jewish community — and it took place just an hour before the annual Israel Day Parade... Neither Schumer nor Silver nor Nadler so much as mentioned Israel, though there were a couple of Orthodox supporters conspicuously positioned behind the speakers... Silver, who is now a constituent of hers, called Velazquez his «newly acquired» congresswoman, and mostly talked about her work for federal housing money and on behalf of small businesses.

But Breslin, the Delmar Democrat who has held the now - 44th District seat for 16 years, said his work in the committees is on behalf of constituents.

Charles J therefore agreed with the tribunal and that: ``... the taking and publication of the video was a continuum of steps taken in respect of the property by the claimant on behalf of a constituent as (and identifying himself as) a Councillor by making «Councillor Enquiries», his membership of the Planning Committee, his legitimate and keen interest in the building as a Councillor (who is interested in planning matters) and his identification of himself as a Councillor on the video and in its publication».

«At the highest level, this is what Congress does best: spank executives in public on behalf of their constituents,» said Paul Rosenzweig, a senior fellow at the R Street Institute.

Senator JIM BATTIN, Palm Desert CA Liaison between Senator's office and state agencies Represented the Senator in community events and outreach Researched bill information, relevant codes, state agency policies and procedures Assisted in fielding constituent inquiries regarding legislation and services available from state agencies Made referrals to local, county and federal agencies Drafted correspondence on behalf of Senator and ensured that it was timelygenerated Entered and maintained data in the Local Constituent Management System, (LCMS) General reception duties including answering telephones, checking voice mails, delivering messages and greeting guests General office support duties including processing mail, handling faxes, photocopying, printing and filing Utilized MS Word, Excel and Outlook Provided support to owners of web pages Updated America's Choice Mall database Created, formatted and edited documents using Word and Excel Performed a variety of office duties such asconstituent inquiries regarding legislation and services available from state agencies Made referrals to local, county and federal agencies Drafted correspondence on behalf of Senator and ensured that it was timelygenerated Entered and maintained data in the Local Constituent Management System, (LCMS) General reception duties including answering telephones, checking voice mails, delivering messages and greeting guests General office support duties including processing mail, handling faxes, photocopying, printing and filing Utilized MS Word, Excel and Outlook Provided support to owners of web pages Updated America's Choice Mall database Created, formatted and edited documents using Word and Excel Performed a variety of office duties such asConstituent Management System, (LCMS) General reception duties including answering telephones, checking voice mails, delivering messages and greeting guests General office support duties including processing mail, handling faxes, photocopying, printing and filing Utilized MS Word, Excel and Outlook Provided support to owners of web pages Updated America's Choice Mall database Created, formatted and edited documents using Word and Excel Performed a variety of office duties such as answering.

Rita Farrell, John Catlin and Toni Bauman observe that «[t] he States and Territories have an obligation and responsibility to act in the public interest and to be satisfied that they will be entering into agreements on behalf of their constituents with the people who hold native title over a particular area».

CREAcrats have allowed its legal team, which at the outset I thought would do the right thing and suggest fighting the constitutionally / legally toothless dragon, to bend its will away from protecting its paying constituents» rights in favour of joining philosophical, thus negative, forces with the agency enemy, in the name of smoothing out the road for future relations with the enemy, on «CREA's» behalf, and not on behalf of its paying supporter membership.