Sentences with phrase «on the major issues»

Wednesday's speech from the throne, which included a promise from the federal government to institute a pick - and - pay system where consumers would be free to choose only the channels they want, has drawn a lot of flak from media commentators for being short on details, silent on major issues and overly populist.

Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders have tended to agree on major issues when it comes to energy, such as calling for more clean energy and supporting aggressive plans to fight climate change.

«There is the danger that work on major issues for the future of our country will be delayed for a prolonged period of time,» DIHK President Eric Schweitzer wrote in an email.

I would love to see more long, informative debates like this on all major issues.

If we're squabbling over what their beliefs are, we won't noticed their lack of substantive policy on major issues.

It does seem kind of like «hit - and - run» for you to post that you are considering changing on some major issues, but then potentially not give any reasons as to why.

The claim is often made that we agree on the major issues, and only disagree on the minor.

Is it because we agree on major issues?

I would much rather see us continue to focus on the major issues of Reformed thought in an admittedly pluralistic denomination than get into the debates that seem inevitably to arise when evangelicals have established their own «pure» denominations.

(he had opposed abortions and gay marriage) and now he has flip flop'd on these major issues.

The bible is crystal clear on the major issues of life, there are few things it is not.

They will not be the only ingredients — especially where public exams are involved, there will be Scriptural and other studies — but they will be what is remembered by young people who had their own deep and eager questions on major issues of faith and found they were not answered.

Republican Presidents have used the nomination process in an effort to change the direction of the Court with almost zero results on the major issues.

What I care about the most is whether I agree with the church's theology on major issues and whether the church understands that I didn't choose to be gay and is ready to fully welcome me as a gay Christian.

our church does have a board of trustees that is consulted on major issues of things that need to be done, and a vote is cast.

The latest KNOWLEDGEshare Live event in Dubai provided stimulating and insightful debate on the major issues affecting the beverage industry.

In addition, league sources have said multiple breakthroughs on major issues are in progress.

(Shortly after he announced his intention to run in 1940, Johnson, a Republican pig farmer, was asked his thoughts on the major issues.

There's no way to prevent parenting style issues from arising but you should make it clear where you stand on the major issues.

That means that mothers are constantly reevaluating what they're doing, looking for new insights (from parenting experts who often disagree with one another on major issues), and trying to stay one step ahead of their kids to be their best as mothers.

We are particularly committed to improving the civic life of Philadelphia, our founders» home town, and to producing timely research on major issues and trends in Philadelphia for the benefit of decision - makers, the news media, and the public.

Mother and Father will work together to reach an agreement on all major issues concerning Child's welfare and upbringing (legal custody), but Child will live primarily with Mother.

Mother and Father will work together to reach an agreement on all major issues concerning Child's welfare and upbringing (legal custody), and agree to a schedule where Child lives with each parent for one month at a time (physical custody).

Both the main political parties have promised «change» in 2008, although there is little chance of voters being given a say on the major issues facing the country.

However, it seems there has not been much progress made on the major issues such as rent control and mandate relief — sticking points between the Democratic - controlled Assembly and Republican - controlled Senate.

A politician who is consistently found or seen to lie on major issues will eventually face a loss of trust.

«It just seems like things on the major issues are moving and many, if not all, of the policy issues are falling out,» said Sen. John DeFrancisco, a Republican from Syracuse.

For reference, «A politician who is consistently found or seen to lie on major issues will eventually face a loss of trust.

Though mainline Democrats remain disappointed the IDC is sticking in a coalition with the GOP conference, IDC Leader Jeff Klein of the Bronx has touted his conference's ability to deliver on their major issues.

He shared his position on major issues — job creation, education and healthcare; and he told the CWA members that, «The well - being of my constituents is a top priority.

In a show of unity during a legislative session when consensus on major issues has been difficult to reach, Democrats and Republicans in the state Senate joined together Tuesday to pass what they say is the strongest hate crime law in the nation.The bill,...

That the party's stance on any major issue should be defined against the views of its core supporters.

People close to the talks said that while they're proceeding apace, there is still no final agreement on major issues of revenue and spending.

«He's a man of great integrity and character who has been — and will continue to be — a trusted conservative voice on the major issues facing our state.

The statement said the conference will feature, amongst others, discussions on major issues for sustainable development including the contribution of Tourism to poverty reduction and peace.

This is my advice to Nigerians, let us focus on majors issues that concern us as a nation.

The Conference, which is being organized by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation in conjunction with the Government of the People's Republic of China, under the overall theme «Tourism for Peace and Development,» will feature, amongst others, discussions on major issues for sustainable development including the contribution of Tourism to poverty reduction and peace.

The lawmakers also suggested Cuomo's push is a backslide to the old days in Albany when budgets would be held up over a lack of compromise on major issues.

The Conference will also feature discussion on major issues that have direct bearing on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), poverty alleviation through Tourism and the linkage between Tourism peace at the National and International levels.

Business secretary Vince Cable has acknowledged the growth of Ukip as a force in British politics, saying the coalition parties need to start «engaging with them on major issues».

Republicans are loathe to move on major issues as they are preoccupied with maintaining their majority.

«But even those who disagree with him generally on matters, on a referendum in particular, I think they will admire him for showing leadership and guts on a major issue and therefore this is a test of him and his approach to leadership as much as to the issue itself.»

And Heastie said while the Senate may want to return later in the year, the Assembly will consider its work done by Wednesday, whether or not there are agreements on major issues.

He was asked if that meant Cuomo, who has been largely silent on the major issues the mayor came up to Albany to lobby for.

At a meeting of the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance on May 16, 2011, Nadler said jocularly, but not in jest, «He's the first executive director of the Port Authority in 30 years with whom I haven't feuded and who I haven't found it necessary to oppose on major issues and either that's a tribute to my getting mellow with age or with our agreeing.

One of the regions slated for casino development includes the Catskills, which has a growing Orthodox community that has voted as a bloc on major issues.

«I think he has spoken out on some major issues,» Paterson said.

On the major issues, there was often little disagreement on the general questions, but significant differences between the candidates» approaches.

In those circumstances, Sturgeon's offer to vote with Labour on major issues won't be enough to propel Miliband into Downing Street.

Wisconsin's fall legislative session will get off to a slow start, with Republicans in control of both the Senate and Assembly still searching for consensus on major issues such as toughening drunken driving laws and imposing new reporting requirements on public and choice schools.