Sentences with phrase «policy changes in light»

In a statement to TechCrunch, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Chief of Media Relations Jonathan Withington noted that the agency is examining other potential policy changes in light of the «Buy American, Hire American» executive order, which the president signed last April.

On Feb. 23, ten days after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Florida Gov. Rick Scott released a Major Action Plan to address the demands of the hundreds of MSD students who have been calling for the government to make real policy change in light of this tragedy.

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At American Airlines, which has the most flights into Miami International Airport, there has been no change to its cancellation policy in light of the latest Zika developments.

But it is also coming ahead of GDPR regulations and the ePrivacy Directive both coming into effect in Europe, which were already leading to the company making changes to its privacy policies, even before the Cambridge Analytica scandal even came to light.

FDR was working, notes the reviewer, Ira Katznelson of Columbia, «in light of the order of his priorities, his perception of the political climate, and his navigation of conditions not of his choosing,» including the political impossibility of changing American immigration policy.

His own work included some rudimentary analysis of social policies in light of their effects on the poor and some effort to change them.

but a t some point he lost it, and is not because of his stinginess to buy players, our core is good and has been for sometime now, his biggest problem was adaptation, change to the new EPL, his philosophy dating back 20 years does not work anymore and he knows it, because of this his biggest flaw all others came out to light, lack of rotation of his players favoring some over others, stubbornness that applies to his transfer policy buying for the future just as he had 20 more years ahead, players playing out of their natural positions, ARSENAL FLOPS who knows under other Managers they could have been great, for some reason they were signed in the first place, they must had some talent, best example is Campbell....

Four years of a weak civilian dispensation have not seen major changes in the balance of powers between GHQ and parliament and it remains to be seen whether, in light of the deep penetration of the military into the various organs of the state, an ongoing democratic process can wrestle back the domain of foreign policy from Pakistan's generals.

The governor's exchange with @kdewitt7 on possible changes to the state's sexual harrassment policy in light of the surge in national stories on the issue, along with ex-aide Sam Hoyt.

In efforts to address the concerns of immigrant communities in light of recent immigration policy changes, the New York City Council.In efforts to address the concerns of immigrant communities in light of recent immigration policy changes, the New York City Council.in light of recent immigration policy changes, the New York City Council...

The greatest value of this study from Falchi and his colleagues may be the baselines it sets for policy debates about light pollution and any associated changes in the level of nighttime illumination.

But to speed up the process, in light of the urgency needed to tackle transportation emissions and mitigate climate change, policy intervention may be required.

If you said «Yes» to accepting a new job — but then learned some unappealing facts about your new employer's policies which color the opportunity in a completely new light — that's an appropriate reason to change your mind.

In Fordham's fifth annual Wonkathon, policy experts submitted twenty - three entries — a Wonkathon record — addressing whether our high school graduation requirements need to change, in light of diploma scandals in D.C., Maryland, and elsewherIn Fordham's fifth annual Wonkathon, policy experts submitted twenty - three entries — a Wonkathon record — addressing whether our high school graduation requirements need to change, in light of diploma scandals in D.C., Maryland, and elsewherin light of diploma scandals in D.C., Maryland, and elsewherin D.C., Maryland, and elsewhere:

University of California — Berkeley Professor P. David Pearson — noted reading researcher — presented «Theory and Practice in Reading Comprehension: Reflections on a Half Century of Work,» an exploration of his career and the evolution of reading education in the light of policy changes, including the introduction and implementation of Common Core Standards.

Moreover, educators should work with lawyers to make sure that their policies are as up - to - date as possible in light of the speed with which the law can change.

In light of the increasingly hostile climate toward immigrants and the insecurity caused by the changing policy landscape, Californians Together is implementing a multi-pronged approach toward creating a safe learning environment for students of all backgrounds.

Two Orange County charter schools said they will make changes to their websites, and other campuses are reviewing their policies in light of a recently released report from the American Civil Liberties Union that claims hundreds of California charter schools create unfair hurdles for underprivileged students.

Federal policy also has reflected much of this change, with the U.S. Department of Education providing options for states to seek waivers from some of the dated NCLB requirements (in light of delays in Congressional reauthorization of that law), in an effort to promote innovation toward satisfaction of the rigorous kinds of standards established by the common core state standards.

In light of those concerns, I suggest a suite of policies, focused largely on risk reduction and adaptation, to insulate the United States and countries of strategic concern from the worst effects of climate change.

It also credited Michael Griffin, the agency administrator, for swiftly ordering a review and policy changes when the pattern came to light after articles in The New York Times early in 2006.

Energy groups risk wasting $ 1.6 trillion of investment by assuming that current emissions - cutting policies will not be tightened up in the light of the latest science and international climate change goals, according to the think tank Carbon Tracker.

And if you still leave the lights on when you're done, make sure they're shining in the shamed faces of the PR pros who are still trying to prevent sound, sensible policy change to affect this, perhaps the biggest threat humankind has ever faced.

Each baseline and its associated policy case in the right - hand panel use the same color (darker for the former, lighter for the latter) to help readers identify which lines should be compared to identify changes resulting from the Clean Power Plan.

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Please reevaluate and update us on the accuracy and significance of global warming models in light of this evidence and the need for very high significance in climate science to justify major changes in public policy.

Because of this, perhaps the most important immediate goal of climate change policy proponents is to help educate civil society and governments about the need to move urgently to make extremely rapid decreases in ghg emissions whereever governments can and to the maximum extent possible in light of the policy implications of limiting national ghg emissions to levels constrained by a carbon budget and in response to what fairness requires of nations..

Some of the arguments against climate change policies based upon scientific uncertainty should and can be responded to on scientific grounds especially in light of the fact that many claims about scientific uncertainty about human - induced warming are great distortions of mainstream climate change science.

Shortcomings in the climate change policies of the Australian Government have been brought to light through the initiative of independent Federal Senator Steve Fielding seeking a meeting with Climate Change MInister Penny Wong, at which the Senator posed three basic questichange policies of the Australian Government have been brought to light through the initiative of independent Federal Senator Steve Fielding seeking a meeting with Climate Change MInister Penny Wong, at which the Senator posed three basic questiChange MInister Penny Wong, at which the Senator posed three basic questions...

This post will focus on the light - speed changes in clean energy technology that have left even the most informed journalists and experts behind, which in turn means the public and policy - makers are receiving outdated information.

Decision makers in both public and private sectors can benefit from an iterative risk management framework for responding to climate change, in which decisions and policies can be revised in light of new information and experience.

«The Climate Change Act Reconsidered» is of great relevance today in light of scientific scandals and the public's loss of trust in costly green climate and energy policies.

Recruit others in its industry to shape policies that accelerate markets for low - carbon goods and services: WRI's policy engagement guide, published with the UN and others, highlights how the lighting industry and the information and communications technology industry are advocating strong policies that promote energy efficiency and climate change adaptation.

Even in light of the recent policy work in the US energy sector, the ambitious goals and approaches to carbon emissions reductions coming out of global climate summits, and an increasing awareness of the various environmental issues we're facing, any changes we're making in our habits, systems, and policies feel like they're too little, too late.

Read / Purchase the Report Policy Options for Reducing Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from U.S. Transportation (2011) TRB Special Report 307: Policy Options for Reducing Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from U.S. Transportation examines the potential for policies to yield major changes in transportation energy use and emissions trends by policy measures targeting cars and liPolicy Options for Reducing Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from U.S. Transportation (2011) TRB Special Report 307: Policy Options for Reducing Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from U.S. Transportation examines the potential for policies to yield major changes in transportation energy use and emissions trends by policy measures targeting cars and liPolicy Options for Reducing Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from U.S. Transportation examines the potential for policies to yield major changes in transportation energy use and emissions trends by policy measures targeting cars and lipolicy measures targeting cars and light...

«The nation needs a National Flood Insurance Program that helps, rather than hinders, people's efforts to move to higher ground, particularly in light of sea - level rise and climate change,» says Rob Moore, a senior policy analyst in NRDC's Water program.

Employers should review all internal policies, guides, and codes in light of these changes.

Employers should make the necessary changes to payroll systems in time for July 1, 2018, and review whether any policies that were updated in light of Bill 148 need to be revised.

But it is also coming ahead of GDPR regulations and the ePrivacy Directive both coming into effect in Europe, which were already leading to the company making changes to its privacy policies, even before the Cambridge Analytica scandal even came to light.

OTC trader Zhao Dong indicated that he expected further price weakening stoked by traders «since you can only deposit coins and sell» in light of the exchange policy changes.

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Such a system will require mechanisms firstly, that do not assume that Indigenous traditional knowledge is freely and absolutely available for appropriation, and secondly, in light of emerging climate change policy, affords the right to share equitably in the benefits derived from the uses of this knowledge.

However, in light of the extremely rapid development of climate change policy, including an emissions trading framework, mechanisms that enable the effective engagement and participation of Indigenous peoples, including access to information and advice both nationally and internationally are urgently required.

I have also used this opportunity to examine the enjoyment and exercise of human rights by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in light of other changes to policy and legislation made during the Reporting Period.

I have also used this opportunity to examine the enjoyment and exercise of human rights by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in light of other changes to policy and legislation made between 1 July 2008 and 30 June 2009 in accordance with...

In accordance with Section 46C (1)(a) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986, I have also used this opportunity to examine the enjoyment and exercise of human rights by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in light of other changes to policy and legislation, made between 1 July 2006 and 30 June 2007, and that affect land and waterIn accordance with Section 46C (1)(a) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986, I have also used this opportunity to examine the enjoyment and exercise of human rights by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in light of other changes to policy and legislation, made between 1 July 2006 and 30 June 2007, and that affect land and waterin light of other changes to policy and legislation, made between 1 July 2006 and 30 June 2007, and that affect land and waters.