Sentences with phrase «on both sides of the political aisle»

The problem is, many leaders on both sides of the political aisle now believe that strategy is broken.

Folks on both sides of the political aisle are in agreement that students are subject to too many tests.

But as in other states, the Race to the Top effort must contend with critics on both sides of the political aisle.

Following a moment of silence for the victims of the shooting one month ago, the assembly featured several local officials on both sides of the political aisle.

As the race to replace him moves into the homestretch — this month voters will go to the polls to cast ballots in the long - anticipated Democratic and Republican mayoral primaries — The Real Deal talked to some of the leading candidates on both sides of the political aisle.

Sen. Bob Menendez got a hand from colleagues on both sides of the political aisle in his corruption trial Thursday, with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and fellow New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker testifying that he is...

The scandals come amid rising tensions between Governor Cuomo and the legislature that played out as his economic development chair, Buffalo businessman Howard Zemsky, faced intense questioning by lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle.

Prior to the election, there had been «a good amount of support on both sides of the political aisle,» says Jason Wiens, Kauffman's policy director.

Sen. Bob Menendez got a hand from colleagues on both sides of the political aisle in his corruption trial Thursday, with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and fellow New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker testifying that he is... Read More

While we live in a market - driven economy ~ where winning and wealth accumulation are desired outcomes ~ education advocates on all sides of the political aisle currently assert that public schools are failing our children ~ especially minorities and low - income students.

But the conference also had a number of corporate sponsors including Google and Microsoft, both of which need allies on both sides of the political aisle to help shape regulation.

Had Trump taken the measures suggested repeatedly by ethics experts on both sides of the political aisle, he would by now have put his assets in what's called a blind trust, which would entail turning over his empire to a third party with whom he will have no contact, who would sell off the properties and reinvest the resulting money in other assets without providing the president any information about the sales or the purchases.

Christians on both sides of the political aisle will no doubt come out either for or against the Baltimore Ravens, who added a 10 second moment of silence before the National Anthem to pray for «kindness, unity and equality and justice for all Americans.»

This recent ruling has global media commentators on all sides of the political aisle debating whether this issue is an affront to religious freedom or a victory to protect the foreskins of young male babies around the world.

«Voters on both sides of the political aisle have supported me because of my campaign platform to control spending and taxes,» Levy said.

The elder Liggan has a reputation as an easygoing character and coalition - builder who is well - liked on both sides of the political aisle in this sometimes - deeply - divided town.

Sacha, who is seeking the endorsement of the Working Families and Green parties, says he has more experience and credibility than the four other candidates running on both sides of the political aisle.

Parker said her meeting with Astorino was an effort to try and forge relationships on both sides of the political aisle.

Given the depleted state of the Treasury and a long record of public indifference to space programs, doubts about fulfillment of the moon - Mars plans are abundant on both sides of the political aisle.

In addition, the proposal earned the endorsement of the Council of Great City Schools, which represents large urban school districts throughout the country, as well as numerous education think tanks on both sides of the political aisle.

Thanks to the efforts of numerous Senators and Representatives on both sides of the political aisle, numerous sections of ESSA enable states and local education agencies to utilize federal funds to support college coursework for:

Universal benefit cuts are extremely unpopular on both sides of the political aisle, but there are other ways to reduce the amount Social Security is paying out.

Economists on both sides of the political aisle believe a carbon price is the best solution to fight climate change.

While the so - called «Cromnibus» spending bill has its detractors on both sides of the political aisle, the devil is always in the details.

They will need to extinguish fires in Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alaska, Indiana, Wisconsin and elsewhere, as school choice and other education reforms have been embraced by many on both sides of the political aisle.

And people on both sides of the political aisle are blaming the other for...

The scandals come amid rising tensions between Cuomo and the state Legislature that played out as his economic development chair, Buffalo businessman Howard Zemsky, faced intense questioning by lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle.

At first, it may seem counterintuitive to suggest that a massive, well - intentioned education - reform effort — supported on both sides of the political aisle, by major philanthropic foundations, and by some prominent voices in the civil - rights community — could be anything other than a blessing for American education.

Technological innovation is embraced by leaders on both sides of the political aisle, and lawmakers may look here for ways to build a consensus that can offer new opportunities for students.

Yet at first glance, advocates on both sides of the political aisle may say, «but we do support innovation!»

And Nina Rees of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools penned this piece in US News on DeVos and how folks on both sides of the political aisle should come together for the benefit of all students.

The moves appeased some critics on both sides of the political aisle, most notably the state's dominant teachers union, the New Jersey Education Association.

Candidates on both sides of the political aisle have benefited from the arrangement, though Gov. Andrew Cuomo has raked in the lion's share of the contributions.

And people on both sides of the political aisle are blaming the other for everything wrong with the United States.

According to county Legislator Benjamin Boykin, a White Plains Democrat and chairman of the Public Safety Committee, a $ 500,000 bond, which was discussed at a committee meeting for the first time on July 10, will likely be approved with unanimous support from lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle.

With elected officials from the federal government down to the local level — on both sides of the political aisle — recognizing the magnitude of issue, it's frustrating that the Broome County Legislature's majority has not made this project a priority.

However, people on both sides of the political aisle could agree that racial disparities in charging decisions, jury verdicts, and sentencing violate core American principles related to justice,» wrote the researchers Samuel R. Sommers and Satia A. Marotta of Tufts University.

President Trump's exasperation echoed, oddly, on both sides of the political aisle and throughout the humanities, where there is a sense of the impending collapse of our institutions.