Sentences with phrase «parochial interests in»

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In fact, the universality of religion makes it peculiarly useful for the sanctification of imperious and parochial group interests.

Tracing the interest of the bishops of the Catholic Church in obtaining federal monies for parochial schools, the magazine recalled that the church leaders had sought to obtain funding and avoid the «impending danger of a judicial establishment of secularism from public life.»

In his statement yesterday, Roberts said he's «very disappointed that the bipartisan, bicameral Child Nutrition Reauthorization negotiations have come to an end for the 114th Congress» and he accused his colleagues in the House and minority members of the Senate of putting «certain parochial interests and the desire for issues rather than solutions... ahead of the wellbeing of vulnerable and at - risk populations and the need for reform.&raquIn his statement yesterday, Roberts said he's «very disappointed that the bipartisan, bicameral Child Nutrition Reauthorization negotiations have come to an end for the 114th Congress» and he accused his colleagues in the House and minority members of the Senate of putting «certain parochial interests and the desire for issues rather than solutions... ahead of the wellbeing of vulnerable and at - risk populations and the need for reform.&raquin the House and minority members of the Senate of putting «certain parochial interests and the desire for issues rather than solutions... ahead of the wellbeing of vulnerable and at - risk populations and the need for reform.»

Much of an MP's work has become parochial and it is very often in the Westminster Hall adjournment debates that issues which may not grip the commentariat but are of genuine interest and importance to the real lives of real people are raised.

About 79 % of persons appointed to various positions by our Presidents are people they have no knowledge about their competence, incompetence and general attitude, they are fixed there through manipulations by the various lobbyist groups in our parties, friends, cronies, family members, party executives etc to serve their parochial interests and these are the people who spearhead corruption in our public institutions.

Ghana remains the best example of democratic governance in Africa and would be highly suicidal and disappointing if a group of persons are allowed to destroy this hard - earned reputation in the quest for their insatiable desire for power to satisfy their parochial interest.

Patronage and parochial interest protection trump the fiscal welfare of the State in New York.

«It is very worrying for people who are expected to know better (especially if some happen to be leading members of the august House of Parliament) to conveniently join the streets wagon in pursuit of petty partisan parochial interests to churn out deliberate falsehood to perpetuate the fallacy that access to the President has to be secured with financial inducements»

«For the first time, people wanted to throw the supreme law of the land — the constitution — aside because of some parochial interest... She's one of the most vilified public officers ever seen in this country in recent times, but I doff my hat for her that she stood very tall in all this and did her work effectively.

I have hope that soon, we will all come to the realization that it is good to love our country than to take glory in our individual selfish parochial interest.

Deep throat sources close to Nana Akufo Addo who confided in the Telegraph newspaper maintain Nana Addo is in charge and will soon roll out his plan but some party supporters believe those around the flagbearer are seeking parochial interests and are hiding something from the foot soldiers.

Beyond parochial interests (which may be sufficient in and of themselves), some people think that it is actively bad to consolidate control like this.

Instead of partnering with the Presidency to advance a plan to reform the government and address Nigeria's many challenges, the National Assembly has appeared to be more interested in protecting its own privileges and parochial interests.

Both sides overlook the very compelling reason Hoffman lost - voters are not going to elect a carpetbagger who doesn't even pretend to be interested in local issues, and whose campaign calls those who are concerned about them «parochial».

It is very worrying for people who are expected to know better (especially if some happen to be leading members of the august House of Parliament) to conveniently join the streets wagon in pursuit of petty partisan parochial interests to churn out deliberate falsehood to perpetuate the fallacy that access to the President has to be secured with financial inducements,» excerpts of the statement said.

Parochial stories without global interest (eg Britain's marshlands are making a comeback / Plan to introduce rural broadband in US)

The survey asks public parents the following question: «If you could afford it, would you be interested in sending your children to a private or parochial school?»

«In three years as superintendent I have not had a single conversation with anyone, including principals at the private and parochial schools, who has indicated there is any organized interest in developing a voucher program for our district,» Maas sayIn three years as superintendent I have not had a single conversation with anyone, including principals at the private and parochial schools, who has indicated there is any organized interest in developing a voucher program for our district,» Maas sayin developing a voucher program for our district,» Maas says.

Now possibly the readership you are aiming at is merely US based, but if you are interested in helping your readership gain an understanding of Climate and Climate Change, surely one of the key aspects is to make sure they understand the need to maintain a global focus in considering the questions, rather than the very local and parochial stance of what is happening to just 1.5 % of the world.

MR. JUSTICE DOUGLAS, joined by MR. JUSTICE BLACK and MR. JUSTICE MARSHALL, agreed only with that part of the plurality opinion relating to the limitation of federal interest in the facilities to 20 years, concluding that a reversion of a facility at the end of that period to a parochial school would be unconstitutional as a gift of taxpayers» funds.