Like the fabled artefact, delving into complex legal research, especially
on issues of reform can often lead to unexpected and difficult results - or lead one down a rabbit hole of questions - but instead of shying away from these challenges, the Women and the Law Society saw Pandora's Box as a means of celebrating the inquisitive and critical nature of the legal mind.
«All three parties have clear manifesto commitments
on the issue of reform, and we now have a white paper,» he said.
Not exact matches
First, the
reform should be comprehensive enough to deal with the fundamental
issue of punitive marginal tax rates
on high - income earners.
He has been outspoken
on a number
of issues lately, particularly regarding the gridlock in Congress and the need for less regulation and tax
reform.
So while there are certainly arguments to be made in favor
of a rules - based Fed over the pure discretion
of the current PhD standard, such
reform should not be viewed as a solution to the real
issue, which is a central bank having a monopoly
on money at all.
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect
of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels
of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments
of the aerospace industry, levels
of air travel, financial condition
of commercial airlines, the impact
of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition
of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization
of the anticipated benefits
of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing
of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition
of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration
of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization
of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels
of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability
of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope
of future repurchases
of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level
of other investing activities and uses
of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition
of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery
of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits
of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits
of diversification and balance
of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome
of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact
of the negotiation
of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect
of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect
of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU,
on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect
of changes in tax (including U.S. tax
reform enacted
on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability
of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition
of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits
of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing
of the pending acquisition
on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence
of events that may give rise to a right
of one or both
of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee
of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million
of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects
of the announcement or the completion
of the merger
on the market price
of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or
on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation
of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value
of the United Technologies» shares to be
issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability
of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
The results
of a world where developed and emerging countries are all pitted against each other will be «intensified conflict
on the international stage over vitally important
issues, such as international macroeconomic coordination, financial regulatory
reform, trade policy, and climate change,» they said.
«Our sense is that the successful enactment
of tax
reform has left neither party eager to compromise
on other
issues,» Boltansky and Davaz wrote in a note to clients.
American officials have been raising their concerns about China's IP practices since Bill Clinton was president, and Beijing has repeatedly failed to deliver
on promises to
reform, said the official, adding the administration is still open to discussing the
issue with the government
of President Xi Jinping.
«The determination
of the PSD - led government to charge ahead with the contentious criminal justice
reform in disregard
of widespread public discontent and political opposition sets a scene for tumultuous period ahead, highlighting a risk
of further deteriorating operating environment,» Andrius Tursa, advisor
on central and eastern European
issues at Teneo Intelligence said in a note last week.
Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward - looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to successfully and profitably market our products and services; the acceptance
of our products and services by patients and healthcare providers; our ability to meet demand for our products and services; the willingness
of health insurance companies and other payers to cover Cologuard and adequately reimburse us for our performance
of the Cologuard test; the amount and nature
of competition from other cancer screening and diagnostic products and services; the effects
of the adoption, modification or repeal
of any healthcare
reform law, rule, order, interpretation or policy; the effects
of changes in pricing, coverage and reimbursement for our products and services, including without limitation as a result
of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act
of 2014; recommendations, guidelines and quality metrics
issued by various organizations such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance regarding cancer screening or our products and services; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to maintain regulatory approvals and comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations sections
of our most recently filed Annual Report
on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports
on Form 10 - Q.
Tech companies also stand
on the other side
of a myriad
of key
issues from Trump, including immigration
reform, encryption and a range
of social concerns.
«
Of course, there is a range of preferences within the regime on the speed and depth of reform,» said Fulton Armstrong, a former senior CIA analyst who handled Cuba issues on both the National Security Council staff and the National Intelligence Counci
Of course, there is a range
of preferences within the regime on the speed and depth of reform,» said Fulton Armstrong, a former senior CIA analyst who handled Cuba issues on both the National Security Council staff and the National Intelligence Counci
of preferences within the regime
on the speed and depth
of reform,» said Fulton Armstrong, a former senior CIA analyst who handled Cuba issues on both the National Security Council staff and the National Intelligence Counci
of reform,» said Fulton Armstrong, a former senior CIA analyst who handled Cuba
issues on both the National Security Council staff and the National Intelligence Council.
None
of them have succeeded so far, but the
issue is likely to come up again as the focus
of Congressional negotiations
on deficit reduction shifts to tax
reform.
On the legislative and policy front, Bill C - 11 has passed the committee stage and seems likely to race toward royal assent by the summer, last week's unveiling of the telecom policy (including policies on the forthcoming spectrum auction and foreign ownership) puts to rest a major issue associated with the digital economy strategy, the CRTC recently published its final anti-spam regulations with Industry Canada expected to follow with theirs shortly, the open government initiative has been making considerable progress, and Government House Leader Peter Van Loan told the House of Commons on Thursday that Bill C - 12 (the PIPEDA reform bill) may finally move forward next wee
On the legislative and policy front, Bill C - 11 has passed the committee stage and seems likely to race toward royal assent by the summer, last week's unveiling
of the telecom policy (including policies
on the forthcoming spectrum auction and foreign ownership) puts to rest a major issue associated with the digital economy strategy, the CRTC recently published its final anti-spam regulations with Industry Canada expected to follow with theirs shortly, the open government initiative has been making considerable progress, and Government House Leader Peter Van Loan told the House of Commons on Thursday that Bill C - 12 (the PIPEDA reform bill) may finally move forward next wee
on the forthcoming spectrum auction and foreign ownership) puts to rest a major
issue associated with the digital economy strategy, the CRTC recently published its final anti-spam regulations with Industry Canada expected to follow with theirs shortly, the open government initiative has been making considerable progress, and Government House Leader Peter Van Loan told the House
of Commons
on Thursday that Bill C - 12 (the PIPEDA reform bill) may finally move forward next wee
on Thursday that Bill C - 12 (the PIPEDA
reform bill) may finally move forward next week.
Sanders also has been a vocal critic
of Wall Street and champion
of financial
reforms, and his stance
on those
issues has drawn attention to Clinton's cozy relationship with Wall Street executives and the huge paychecks she has received for speeches to large banks since leaving the U.S. State Department.
December 2002 (769 kb PDF file): Research summaries
on IMF conditionality and country ownership
of reforms and
on public policies and the Millennium Development Goals; country / area study: Hong Kong SAR; summaries
of conferences
on challenges to central banking from globalized financial systems and
on globalization in historical perspective; agenda
of Third Annual IMF Research Conference; summary
of September 2002 World Economic Outlook; visiting scholars at the IMF; contents
of latest
issue of IMF Staff Papers, other IMF research publications.
While the candidates currently hold some very similar positions
on issues such as immigration
reform, gay rights, gun control and campaign finance
reform, Sanders has been able to stake out positions to the left
of Clinton
on other
issues that excite some vocal voters.
From supporting projects that I'm passionate about, such as being an advocate for gay rights, to drug policy
reform, to using my voice and that
of the Virgin Group to shine a spotlight
on issues that I believe are unacceptable, such as poaching and the death penalty.
Global financial crisis: causes, consequences, cures Central bank responses to the crisis:
issues of democratic accountability, QE and inflation, regulatory
reform Fiscal policy responses to the crisis:
issues of inflation, stimulus, debt sustainability Real estate prices and mortgage problems New directions in economics in light
of the GFC Impacts
of the GFC
on the BRICS and the developing world Modern Money Theory, Functional Finance Job Guarantee / Employer
of Last Resort Problems
of Euroland,
Since the
reforms came into effect there has been a small increase in the combined market share
of American Express and Diners Club, including the transactions
on bank -
issued cards (Graph 3).
Whether to raise taxes
on the rich is one
of the thorniest
issues in tax
reform.
APEC's founding coincided with the sudden burst
on the global scene
of the Asian growth miracle, led by the «tigers» — Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore — and just as Deng Xioping
issued his remarkable call for economic
reform in China.
The 45 - minute meeting with Rep. Duncan touched
on a number
of issues: softwood lumber, labor shortages and the need for a guest worker program, the long - term renewal
of the National Flood Insurance Program, housing finance
reform, and local growth and development.
After Fannie Mae announced today that its fourth quarter earnings plummeted by two - thirds and CEO Tim Mayopoulos said that a lack
of a capital cushion could trigger a future draw from the U.S. Treasury, NAHB Chairman Tom Woods
issued the following statement calling
on Congress to swiftly act
on comprehensive housing finance
reform:
NRF took CEOs from some
of the nation's largest and best known retail companies to the White House to meet with President Trump
on tax
reform, regulatory
reform, the economy and other
issues facing the industry.
The Church
of England has refuted claims by Anglican group
Reform the ongoing conversations
on the
issue of sexuality have «changed».
Though Orthodox Jews tend to be more socially conservative
on issues like gay marriage, the overwhelming majority
of American Jews belong to the Conservative or
Reform movements, or are secular, and all those groups lean left.
The first phase
of the Reformation focused
on issues relating to personal salvation and the need for
reform in the life
of the church.
In the past, she has worked with Republicans
on legislation that
reformed the foster care system and encouraged more adoptions,
issues I know matter to many pro-life evangelicals who advocate
on behalf
of adoption and open their homes to children.
Pope Francis has innumerable
issues begging for his attention: the evangelization
of peoples, continued ecumenical and inter-religious dialogue, standing firm against relativism and unhealthy secularism, outreach to the young and the alienated, the
reform of the curia, the restructuring
of the Vatican bank, and
on and
on the list continues.
President Obama has been a leader
on so many
of the
issues and values religious Americans are passionate about — from comprehensive and just immigration
reform to the Affordable Care Act to maintaining and supporting the critical role
of faith in public life.
Every midterm since 1994 has been highly nationalized by historic standards, a result not only
of huge events — the first health care
reform proposal (1994), the looming impeachment (1998), the 9 - 11 attack and the prospect
of the Iraq War (2002), the Iraq War (2006), and now Obama's «change» agenda (2010)-- but also
of sharpening party conflicts that draw clearer divisions
on national
issues.
For all that, I'm surprised at how many (not all
of course) young people I've met who have strong center - right instincts
on issues like abortion, taxes, and entitlement
reform.
Just this week, LifeWay Research released some data
on how Protestant pastors view the
issue of immigration and the government's involvement in
reforming it.
Though his «Word» sound - off was primarily focused
on his health care
reform legislation, during their frequently fascinating Q&A, Colbert took the president to task
on a variety
of issues —
of course, with his signature tongue - in - cheek faux outrage.
They say what they feel they must say to get our support when they want our support, but
on so many
issues -
on modernising our politics,
on the recall
of MPs,
on controlling our borders
on less government,
on bank
reform,
on cutting public debt,
on an EU referendum - they never actually make it happen.»
The Senate turning blue could prove to be a significant setback
on the road to a
reformed Supreme Court, as it will be
on a host
of other
issues.
She has helped AFSA establish its voice and authority
on a range
of issues and secured frequent meetings with a number
of politicians to lobby for significant
reform, as well as leading the process for submissions to government inquiries, including the Productivity Commission's inquiry into the impact
of regulation
on agriculture, and the Victorian Government's Animal Industries Advisory Committee, which released its report in 2016 that includes recommendations for more scale - appropriate application
of the planning scheme around extensive and intensive animal husbandry.
There is an item in today's Australian by David Crowe and Lauren Wilson (Economic gurus
issue MPs with call to arms
on reform)- but still no clues
on when we're likely to see the final terms
of reference.
ACCC Chairman, speaking at the Australian Farm Institute Conference in Melbourne today, has discussed the implications
of competition policy for Australian agriculture, including commenting
on the «national champions» argument (expressing the view that promotion
of national champions «takes us in the opposite direction to
reform that makes markets work better»), the misuse
of market power provision and collective bargaining
issues.
After completing her studies, Carolyn moved to Los Angeles where she served as the head
of Adat Ari El Day School in Valley Village and as a consultant
on issues of learning and instruction to Jewish day schools across the Orthodox, Conservative, and
Reform Spectrum, as well as to elementary and secondary schools
of all types.
I think it is just dead
on in laying bare the serious flaws in Jamie's reality TV approach to school food
reform, and in outlining the real causes
of bad school meals —
issues Jamie basically ignored both this season and last.
Prior to joining the NWHN, Kate worked in the Capitol Hill office
of U.S. Representative Joe Sestak (D - PA), where she worked
on health care
reform and the women's
issues portfolio.
As a member
of Houston ISD's Food Services Parent Advisory Committee (and now also HISD's Student Health Advisory Council), and as someone who is very much «in the weeds»
on this
issue, meaningful school food
reform seems nearly impossible to me
on my darkest days.
Sometimes I wish Bruske would rename his blog (Better DC School Food), as it's one
of my go - to sources for breaking information about school food
issues nationwide — not just in D.C.. For any parents particularly interested in school lunch
reform, you'll want to put Bruske's blog
on your internet reading list.
School Food is an important
issue, and although it's «hot» right now, it's important we all stay
on top
of it — and keep pushing for
reform and improvement!
Here in Houston, over 80 %
of our students rely
on free or reduced price federal school meals and it was precisely that
issue of economic dependency which led to my interest in school food
reform in the first place — and to the inception
of this blog back in 2010.
He litigated major law
reform and class action cases in the federal court
of appeals and Supreme Court
on Social Security, Medicaid, Aid to Families with Dependent Children, SNAP / Food Stamps and other public benefits
issues, and the rights
of children born out
of wedlock.
While the blog was devoted exclusively to the LFTB
issue, San Francisco school food reformer Dana Woldow (creator
of the immensely useful school food
reform how - to site, PEACHSF.org) wrote two important articles in Beyond Chron about an
issue often discussed here
on TLT: social stigma in the school cafeteria.