Sentences with phrase «package of measures aimed»

The Chancellor Alistair Darling cut value added tax from 17.5 per cent to 15 per cent in 2008 as part of a package of measures aimed at stimulating spending to fight the recession.

The savings would go towards cutting the deficit, and are part of a package of measures aimed at proving Labour is serious about «balancing the books».

Cuomo formed the ballot line last year as a way of gaining support from women voters and drawing attention to a 10 - point package of measures aimed at pay equity, human trafficking and strengthening abortion rights.

As Gov. Andrew Cuomo's package of measures aimed at women is expected to become a campaign issue, the abortion - rights group Planned Parenthood Advocates of New York on Monday formed a political action conference to raise reproductive rights issues.

The governor's top priority heading into the final two months of the legislative session will be to enact a package of measures aimed at combating sexual assault on private - college campuses.

Cuomo has this year once again pushed a package of measures aimed at women's rights, including strengthening the state's abortion laws and combating sexual harassment in the workplace.

Not exact matches

A fiscal package announced in April contained measures equivalent to around 3 per cent of GDP, aimed at providing a significant boost to domestic demand through tax cuts and new spending.

A package of 14 measures to address the heroin and opioid epidemic, expected to pass the Senate yesterday and today, focuses on law enforcement efforts, following several years of legislation aimed more at prevention and treatment.

The package, which included measures aimed at illegal weapons as well as expanding penalties for those who kill first responders, was approved in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., elementary school shooting that left 19 people dead.

Nearly the entire package of measures — which focused on pay equity and curtailing human trafficking — has become law, save for a controversial measure aimed at strengthening abortion rights.

The 2014 - 15 state budget adopted in large measure a package of tax cuts aimed at property owners and businesses as Cuomo gears up for a re-election campaign.

As scooped by Gannett, the IDC is proposing a separate package of bills aimed at curbing discrimination against women, including a pay equity measure targeting the public workforce.

Women in the Assembly have been similarly firm on the issue of the women's agenda and the measure that is aimed at codifying Roe v. Wade, with the chamber refusing to strip it from the omnibus package.

Lawmakers approved a package of bills at the end of the legislative session this month aimed at countering the addiction crisis, including measures aimed at making it easier to gain access to treatment and new prevention programs.

While no agreement could be secured on a measure aimed at raising the age of criminal responsibility, one Senate Republican hopes to try again next year on a more comprehensive package.

NARAL Pro-Choice New York on Thursday released a TV ad airing in the Albany market aimed at boosting the 10 - point women's agenda, a package of measures Gov. Andrew Cuomo revived talk of at a political rally earlier this month.

ALBANY - A package of 14 measures to address the heroin and opioid epidemic, expected to pass the Senate Tuesday and Wednesday, focuses on law enforcement efforts, following several years of legislation aimed more at prevention and treatment.

The DoJ is taking no chances with its proposals, however, aiming for a comprehensive package of punishments and preventative measures to avoid future antitrust behavior.

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau released his 88 - page package of campaign promises today, which includes new measures aimed at helping post-secondary students pay for their education.

The new package of tax measures is aimed at shutting down these tax advantages some high earners have exploited until now.

TORONTO — Ontario's highly anticipated package of housing measures is set to be announced Thursday and will take aim at speculators, expedite more supply, tackle rental affordability and look at realtor practices.

The Greek parliament has voted narrowly in favour of a package of austerity measures aimed at preventing the nation from defaulting on its debts.

In November 2011, the State Council approved a package of policies and measures aimed at meeting the energy and carbon targets included in the 12th Five ‐ Year Plan.

The chief executive at one of Canada's biggest banks is supportive of the new package of federal measures aimed at easing risks in the country's real estate system.