Sentences with phrase «people voiced their support»

Debate on the draft legislation Tuesday spanned seven hours and saw more than 100 people voice support or opposition for the draft legislation.

That's when thousands of people voiced their support of Fort Drum soldiers in front of Army officials.

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The socks themselves are an easy way for people to connect around a cause, to provide someone suffering with a problem a voice or to show support for a friend or family member along their journey.

Cuban went on to voice his support for programs such as AmeriCorps, which engage young people in public service work across the United States.

Today the president voiced his support for «direct and rapid income tax relief for the American people,» and on this he has the backing of the Democrats who control Congress.

Bill is the voice that rings through the headsets of your customer support people, unwavering in his desire to get what he wants.

1 Million for Work Flexibility is the first national initiative to bring people together to create a collective voice in support of work flexibility.

«It was clear from the support that we received overnight from the media, the public and the church that people felt a mistake had been made and an important voice might be missing from our Assembly.

Just yesterday I was warned by someone that my support for women in ministry and my inclusion of LGBT voices on the blog represented an effort «to be liked by other people and win the approval of the world.»

His voice and thoughts are ripe for the world to glean from... It's as if he is saying, «Listen, you normal people, I don't get why you think you have this burden or voice to try and make a difference, voice concerns, create a place for commiseration and though experiments... leave that to us, the few who should have the loudest voice, who are apart of an elite line of life commentators... I mean, for me, it's my God given job... For God's sake, I HAVE TO do this to support my family.

Let's pray that we will find our voice in support of people seeking justice.»

In a recent interview with the Washington Post (part of their ominously titled «Voices of Power» series), Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius discussed Archbishop Joseph Naumann's request that she not present herself for communion because of her public support for legalised abortion: «Well, it was one of the most painful things I have ever experienced in my life, and I am a firm believer in the separation of church and state, and I feel that my actions as a parishioner are different than my actions as a public official and that the people who elected me in Kansas had a right to expect me to uphold their rights and their beliefs even if they did not have the same religious beliefs that I had.

There is an urgent and immediate need for several improvements: more voice for the people in the national policies which directly affect them: withdrawal of U.S. support for undemocratic governments; and more adequate pay for people who live in developing countries.

About Blog Diabetes ACT is the voice and support of people impacted by diabetes in Canberra.

I am an Arsenal fan and I will support our players and manager, I will voice my displeasure against the people who can make things happen, the board.

The team does need our support and people will still want to go to games to back the team but may also want there voice heard.

Afraid it reflects badly on us and our abilities, many parents forgo voicing their need for support and actual help because we know people will say things like «you shouldn't have had children if you couldn't handle it» (what are parents supposed to do, put the kids back from where they got them?)

Actionaid work with and support the poorest and most vulnerable people to fight for and gain their rights to food, shelter, work, basic healthcare and a voice in the decisions that affect their lives.

This short letter accomplishes so much — it promotes the school meal program and lets people know that there is fresh fruit being served; it highlights the «vision» of two key players whose support you need to move forward; it connects student health with academic achievement; and it lets people know that your group exists and has a voice.

I am passionate about supporting teens and young adults through this time, assisting each person in finding their voice and developing a strong and healthy sense of self.

Lisa managed to turn her own experiences of mental illness into a triumph; not just for herself, but for hundreds of others, by going around the country giving talks, by helping sufferers, sometimes people with no other voice or outlet at all, to create and publish art, and by providing people who find conventional therapies have not worked for them with an alternative therapy, and a good support network.

So it can work and it can happen but because the Tories and the right wing media say you can't it's more of a reason to support something like the People's Assembly, voice your concerns and come together.

The organisation aims to support people with learning disabilities to have a louder voice in the media and the world of politics.

Lis Smith, a Democratic operative who worked for Alcantara, chided «white progressives» on Twitter for criticizing Alcantara's decision to join the IDC and trying to «diminish the voices of New Americans & ppl who support them.»

«Support for Elizabeth Crowley is growing rapidly because people believe we need an independent voice for Queens neighborhoods in Congress,» her campaign's spokesman, Eric Yun, said in a statement this morning.

I remember there were those who opposed sanctions or even wore «hang Mandela T - shirts», but the majority of British people can be very proud of their role the struggle, whether through boycotting South African products, supporting sanctions, protesting in Trafalgar Square, joining the concert protests or in thousands of different ways adding their voices to the cries of those in townships and jails a continent away.

While the Senate Democrats and HIV / AIDS advocates are slamming Gov. David Paterson for vetoing a rent - cap bill that would have limited the amount people on public assistance who are suffering from the disease can pay for housing, Mayor Bloomberg is voicing support for the governor's decision.

The British Lung Foundation has campaigned on this serious child health issue since 2010, and during that time we have seen a wide range of people and organisations with diverse interests all voice their support for legislation to protect children from passive smoke in motor vehicles.

The Facebook page, and new website, www.Spiritof76NY.com, have an online petition where New Yorkers can sign and support Tedisco's «Spirit of» 76» bill and tell legislative leaders that they «believe in real democracy where the voice of the people is louder than that of partisan politicians!»

You may have heard that Guide Dogs, along with over 40 other organisations and groups of disabled people are supporting a March, a Lobby of Parliament and a Rally on the 11th May to voice anger and concern at the cuts threatening benefits, services, jobs and rights.

In what was a tough race, many diverse voices of the community came out to support me, the One Kingston slate, and the working people and families of Kingston.

The conference where de Blasio will speak Friday morning — called «Forging a New Alliance: the Progressive Movement and the Socially Conscious Business Community» — costs $ 150 per person to attend and is sponsored by American Family Voices, a well - known 501 (c) 4 that supports Democratic and liberal causes.

Though the bill must ultimately be accepted at the state level, a group of city council members, including Manhattan representatives Melissa Mark - Viverito, Robert Jackson and Ydanis Rodriguez, is voicing its support for the legislation via a resolution that was proposed to the council on Wednesday, saying the current law unfairly affects people in their communities.

Voicing their support of a budget veto by Governor Malloy, several hundred people gathered outside the state capitol.

You can't say you support the people having a voice and then make it difficult at every turn.»

· Voices Against Violence (Scotland) Voices Against Violence is a group of eight young people with first - hand experience of domestic abuse and support services who formed a national independent group of recognised «young experts» to tell people in power what needs to change to improve the lives of children.

General Secretary Johnson Asiedu Nketsia, added his voice to calls not to vote skirt and blouse He said the NDC is a peaceful party and does not support people going independent due to misunderstanding.

The voices of over 200,000 people supporting Richard O'Dwyer have today been summarily dismissed by a home office spokesperson.

One hundred and forty thousand people signed a petition in support of prosecuting Babar in the UK — these voices, like those of Richard O'Dwyer's supporters, were also ignored by government.

Increasing support for low - paid workers through our social security system - cruelly slashed by the Tories - and delivering a revolution in workers» rights to give people a strong voice at work.»

The unending leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party appears to be taking its toll on the unity of its members in the House of Representatives as the lawmakers can no longer speak with one voice on who to support between the National Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff, and Ahmed Makarfi.

«Whether it's helping young people in rural areas find work, or ensuring those with mental health difficulties have effective support, our liberal voice is needed now more than ever.

Two people spoke out in support of the students» decision to voice their opinions but said they wanted to ensure whatever actions were taken would not infringe on their rights as gun owners.

I think Progress is a disgusting organisation and a blight on the Labour movement, but the only way we can decrease its influence and make sure working people have a voice is by supporting the left within the Labour party.

I ask for the support of the voters of #NY22 to unite around our campaign so the voice of the people can be heard again.

Our ability to provide a voice for scientists and engineers and to advance science throughout the world for the benefit of all people depends on the commitment and support of individuals like you.

There are also efforts to give people who hear voices practical support to continue with their lives, such as sheltered accommodation or supported employment.

These online forums have created alternative spaces where disclosures that might have otherwise remained silent have a voice, and people can seek support.»

Nitika is a passionate, colorful, and inspirational voice supporting people in their journey to access more self - love by creating a lifestyle reflective of it.

We talk about all kinds of things from the birth planning to cloth diapering and homeschooling, running while pregnant, facing your fear demons around birth, placenta previa and how that has been impacting her current pregnancy, having a community of like - minded people to support you, cultivating your voice for what you want, and intimacy with your partner during pregnancy.