Sentences with phrase «one's political ties»

The nonprofits seem to have been selected more for their strong political ties than for any history of effectiveness at delivering educational services.

Global military operations necessarily involve political ties in neighbouring regions and around the world.

Graham is the son of Bill Graham, the famed evangelist with many political ties who has met with every president since Harry Truman.

The trial at the federal courthouse in White Plains hinged on a five - year - old interview Libous had conducted with the FBI over the circumstances that his son Matthew Libous had received a job at a law firm, which had deep political ties to the area's GOP establishment.

Indebted to an uncle with powerful political ties, she is given little choice but to be trained as a «sparrow», an operative whose M.O. is seducing a target by any means possible.

Beyond closer economic and political ties within the island chains, China also gains influence at the U.N., as the islands account for 14 votes in the General Assembly.

«Mitigation» and control efforts that have been proposed will enrich a favored few with good political ties — at the expense of the great majority of mankind, including especially the poor and the citizens of developing nations.

Two staff members were hired and with the organization on its feet, Colon stepped down in late 2010 to eliminate potential political ties (or the appearance of any) with the arts - focused organization.

The spot was announced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has sought to bolster his own political ties with women in recent years through the creation of a ballot line promoting the women's equality agenda.

A number of the employees with political ties appear qualified for the jobs they perform or performed at LIPA.

Employees with connections had average compensation in their first full year of service of almost $ 141,000, considerably more than the average $ 95,000 paid to those without political ties.

Through successful negotiation and an open dialogue with relevant Iranian ministries, universities, and scientists, a solid bridge between scientific communities was re-established in spite of tensions and weak political ties.

Coming of her debut film Somersault, Shortland's keen artistic eye makes Lore resonate despite its familiar narrative: a young woman facing brutal survival, while all the while trying to triumph and rise above her familial political ties.

Hoover, convinced that King has seedy political ties, doesn't need the push.

But as we approach the quarter - century mark for the landmark law that made Massachusetts the recognized national leader in K - 12 education and brought charter schools into being here, the Bay State's charter school sector is focused on repairing frayed political ties, rebuilding its reputation, and redefining its mission.

Political ties nearly became the end of the breed, before Queen Victoria brought some back, although changed from their earlier form.

Consisting of color photographs and a three - channel video work, the exhibition features the artist's continuing investigation of our innate yet simultaneously informed connection — our emotional, cultural, physical, and even political ties — with the element of water.

Some states delegate the task of selecting providers to a cumbersome state agency or to a community board with strong political ties.

Graham - the president and CEO of the international Christian relief organization Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association - is the son of Billy Graham, the famed evangelist with many political ties.

The questions raised in our report about Kim's political ties in Kazakhstan need to be addressed because the fact that he is both Kazakhmys plc's executive chairman and its largest shareholder means that he is in a position to exercise great influence over the company's decision - making.

Since its establishment in 1987, the bank has implemented international credit, guarantee and credit insurance programs aimed at developing economic and political ties between Turkey and other countries.

However, the fact that NHA is a for - profit organization and the deep political ties they have call into question their true motives.

When a contract killer John Alexander (Seagal) encounters a girl on the run from a mob boss (Vinnie Jones) with powerful political ties, he is torn between protecting the girl, and remaining loyal to the government agency that hired him for the mission.

Before the White House intervened on Tuesday, Qualcomm had been working its political ties behind the scenes at least since December, according to a revealing «tick - tock,» as we call such stories in the media biz, by Wall Street Journal reporters Ted Greenwald, Kate O'Keeffe, and Tripp Mickle.

The European Union's top diplomat, Federica Mogherini, arrived in Cuba on Wednesday to help strengthen member countries» economic and political ties with the Communist - run island.

China's strategy involves strengthening its military and political ties in the region.

As Mueller digs into CA's political ties, and Facebook promises to restructure itself to better handle the maelstrom of problems that formed through its platform and factored into the election results, both companies are experiencing an intense amount of scrutiny, from more eyes than ever before.

Inevitably, this will negatively affect other areas of our economic relationship as well as on our political ties.

At a public accounts committee meeting at the Federal Building, Wildrose MLA Derek Fildebrandt grilled Corey Hogan, the managing director of the public affairs bureau, about the political ties of his colleagues.

But what makes it crystal clear that Trump Jr. wants to use his political ties to advance his business interests is the fact that he's planning to deliver a speech on Indo - Pacific relations at an event in India on Friday.

Conservative Christian does not mean republican or strong political ties.

substantial, in part because of the political ties of many of its preachers, beginning with their support of a number of conservative causes and candidates in l980, but also because they galvanized strong support from a relatively small group of people who for the first time found a national public articulation of their views.

The money is then funneled into political campaigns that the church disagrees with such as the fight against prop - 8 in California, special interest groups and enriching the church itself rather than programs that benefit the common good regardless of political tie or value.

In addition to his bourbon interests, Taylor had political ties.

Funny how he never mentions his political ties and how that has assisted him and his cronies the past two election cycles.

And also maybe using those political ties to have Joe removed.

But they said the casino will be different and that political ties won't matter.

Furthermore, these excessive contributions skew the market in favor of select businesses with political ties.

«It's not really a political tie.

Two investigations have already arisen from the scandal, one by the state's Joint Commission on Public Ethics and another by the Staten Island district attorney, who is serving as a special prosecutor after the Brooklyn district attorney recused himself because of political ties to Mr. Lopez.

Politico notes that some of these folks have political ties to Obama - land.

Staten Island DA Dan Donovan picked up his second tabloid endorsement this morning, landing the support of the Daily News, which said the Republican's years of prosecutorial experience and lack of political ties to Albany make him «best suited» to clean up public corruption in state government.

But it should also be noted that this is hardly the first time Libby Pataki's employment and its possible connection to her husband's position and / or political ties has generated headlines.