Sentences with phrase «over government spending»

Giving employers control over government spending on training funds.

Less information is now provided to the public in budgets than under previous Liberal and Conservative governments; the authority of Parliament over government spending has been weakened; the understanding of Canadians as to what the government is actually planning to do in the budget has been eroded.

Nicolas Sarkozy, defeated Sunday in France's presidential runoff by Socialist challenger Francois Hollande, joins a series of European leaders booted from office because of public anger over government spending cuts and economic crisis.

It is important because it is critical in determining whether Parliament can adequately exercise its authority over government spending.

Washington's clash over government spending took a bite out of federal expenditures last year.

Economists and analysts are trying to gauge the costs to the economy and consumers if the United States loses its solid - gold credit rating — a move that appears more likely now that the standoff in Washington over government spending has calcified.

Then watch the bottom 50 % scream bloody murder over government spending.

Arguments over government spending delayed decisions on the American Jobs Act, the debt ceiling and the deficit reduction.

That's why we worked closely together on the Sustainable Communities Act to devolve power and introduce greater transparency over government spending.

The behind - the - scenes glimpse of the Democrats» political message strategy came as Schumer, D - New York, was about to begin a telephone call with reporters to talk about negotiations with Republicans over government spending cuts.

Washington (CNN)-- Congress just got one more incentive to find a compromise over government spending before the standoff leads to a government shutdown.

In addition, Obama chided Republicans for threatening to create another crisis over government spending.

(CNN)- In yet another sign that Congress is headed for a clash in the fall over government spending, Senate Republicans Thursday blocked a transportation and housing bill, arguing it would break budget spending caps.

Carney warned that debates over government spending for 2011 every two weeks «will be bad for the economy because of the uncertainty it creates.»

(CNN)-- Two weeks after the bruising standoff ended over government spending and the debt limit, the House and Senate this week are taking the final steps to formally allow the debt ceiling to rise.

This represents a major step forward in facilitating the accountability of Parliament over government spending.

The anxiety in the tea party - infused days was over government spending and accountability, leading some Democrats to neutralize Republicans on economic issues by urging fiscal restraint during the recovery.