Sentences with phrase «policy commitments as»

A study published by the Heritage Foundation estimates the cost of the Obama administration's climate policy commitments as offered in Paris in 2015 (a 26 to 28 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in 2025 relative to 2005 levels).

If those in power would only remain as constant in their policy commitments as is the public at large, the country could enjoy stable education policies rather than being bounced up and down like an India rubber ball.

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We hope that, by clarifying our expectations about future policy, we can provide individuals, families, businesses, and financial markets greater confidence about the Federal Reserve's commitment to promoting a sustainable recovery and that, as a result, they will become more willing to invest, hire and spend.

He dismissed the pressure to pursue an ethical foreign policy as the work of «influential minority elements among us that have some special interest» at heart and believed the American commitment to Israel was a strategic liability.

Exxon has argued against all the other shareholder proposals as well, including a «policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity»; a policy articulating Exxon's «respect for and commitment to the human right to water»; «a report discussing possible long term risks to the company's finances and operations posed by the environmental, social and economic challenges associated with the oil sands»; a report of «known and potential environmental impacts» and «policy options» to address the impacts of the company's «fracturing operations»; a report of recommendations on how Exxon can become an «environmentally sustainable energy company»; and adoption of «quantitative goals... for reducing total greenhouse gas emissions.»

Though victories against ISIS in Iraq and Syria may make more resources available for Afghanistan, Trump's change in policy comes as the Air Force grapples with a number of protracted operational commitments.

As part of the firm's ongoing commitment to working families, we are pleased to announce a global enhancement to our existing two - week parenting leave policy for non-primary caregivers.

But more than anyone, Mr. Schäuble has come to embody the consensus that has helped shape European economic policy for years: that the path to sustained economic recovery for financially troubled countries is to slash spending, raise taxes when necessary and win back the trust of bond markets and other investors by displaying commitment to fiscal prudence — even if that process imposes deep economic pain as it plays out.

One thing we do know from recent policy announcements, Conservatives will live up to their election commitments no matter how bad they are as policy commitments.

It raises serious questions about the Yellen Fed's commitment to transparency as well as its struggle to reach policy consensus.

Even though he announced another major policy commitment outside of Canada, he was playing to his domestic audience to hype his credentials as a sound manager of the government's finances.

I'm referring to statements such as the conditional commitment we made in 2009 — when we pledged to keep the key policy rate unchanged for a year as long as the outlook for inflation didn't change.

Other economic policies include reducing the regulatory burden for small businesses and northern development; a new $ 75 million venture capital fund to help businesses commercialize new technology developments; a $ 900 million Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative and a $ 250 million Automotive Innovation Fund to support these industrial sectors; a $ 1 billion Community Development Trust to support communities and workers in struggling industries; a commitment to reduce inter-provincial trade barriers by 2010; pursuing new trade agreements with emerging markets; as well as a reorganization of federal regional development strategies.

As a result, the private citizens who use euros (for example) don't know what the euro will be worth 5 or 10 years out, unless there is some binding commitment to a steady policy path.

By codifying an explicit commitment to raise interest rates in the policy statement, policy makers are reinforcing their role as guardians of financial stability, and not simply stewards of non-inflationary economic growth.

From the pulpit of a church, speaking to a live audience about religious diversity, Obama sarcastically belittled America's Judeo - Christian heritage and degraded its adherents with trite remarks typical of any atheistic antagonist, saying things like: «Whatever we were, we are no longer a Christian nation,» «The Sermon on the Mount is a passage that is so radical that our own defense department wouldn't survive its application» and «To base our policy making upon such commitments as moral absolutes would be a dangerous thing.»

Even though such ordinary hallmarks of commitment as policy statements and printed materials are missing, one might argue that the church has actively sought a role in ministry at the local level.

At any rate, it's an economic view of liberty as a means that brings with it a political commitment to an activist, interventionist tax policy of incentives and disincentives.

It is turning into a combination of ideological tics and irritable gestures even as the worst actors gain power.Ross Douthat argues that the Obama administration is shifting the U.S.'s foreign policy strategy from a Pax Americana model (where the U.S. uses military force to impose order) to one of offshore balancing (where the U.S. strategically sides with one local power or another while keeping U.S. commitments to a minimum).

The manifesto also includes commitment to support Christian groups who are helping refugees as well as giving more freedom to faith schools on admissions policies.

... Realism may prove useful to insure that U.S. commitments do not exceed its finite power, but I fail to ascertain from Mr. Bacevich's description how it provides any clue as to what the goal of U.S. policy should be.

As a result of that commitment, he is prepared to move «in a train of moderate steps» until policy reaches that point where an absolute prohibition on all abortions, beginning at the moment of conception, is in place.

As impressive as the churches» work is, its long - term success depends on commitments and policies at the state and national levelAs impressive as the churches» work is, its long - term success depends on commitments and policies at the state and national levelas the churches» work is, its long - term success depends on commitments and policies at the state and national levels.

However, I am challenging the assumption they often make: that we can or should guide our policy by sexual pleasure, by «the pause that refreshes,» by a discreet catch - as - catch - can, but no other commitment.

«As Christian leaders, we have a commitment to caring for the vulnerable in our churches while also supporting just, compassionate, and welcoming policies toward refugees and other immigrants,» the letter opens, going on to request legal protection for the Dreamers who entered the US as children, an increase in the admittance of refugees and persecuted Christians, and quicker priority for immigrants seeking to reunite with their familieAs Christian leaders, we have a commitment to caring for the vulnerable in our churches while also supporting just, compassionate, and welcoming policies toward refugees and other immigrants,» the letter opens, going on to request legal protection for the Dreamers who entered the US as children, an increase in the admittance of refugees and persecuted Christians, and quicker priority for immigrants seeking to reunite with their familieas children, an increase in the admittance of refugees and persecuted Christians, and quicker priority for immigrants seeking to reunite with their families.

«While I applaud their moral vision of justice and commitment to the poor,» he explains, «as a social scientist I question the adequacy of the letter's analysis of Third World poverty and the implied policy prescriptions for alleviating it.»

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We call on governments at all levels to come together as a matter of urgency to develop in collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and communities, health and community sector peak bodies and other key stakeholders, a policy framework, funding commitments and national action plan for food sovereignty and food security.

The campaign — held the same month as Earth Day — is designed to inform and engage policy leaders, media, wine trade and consumers about the California wine community's major commitment to environmental and community stewardship.

«I look forward to working with my fellow members and Council President Kraig Naasz to further enhance the Council's public policy leadership in a rapidly changing marketplace, as well as advancing our commitment to moderation and responsibility,» says Clerkin.

Sustainable chocolate is as much about governments creating an enabling policy environment and enforcing legislation, NGOs creating awareness and consumers making sustainable choices, as it is about industry commitment and investment.

As part of our commitment to responsible marketing, we comply with the social responsibility policies established by DISCUS — the Distilled Spirits Council for the United States and spiritsEUROPE — the European representative body for producers of spirit drinks, which set out the principles we maintain in all of our sales and marketing activities, including advertising and promotional programmes.

Switching to 100 percent cage - free eggs by the end of 2016 is a tremendous commitment that will quickly improve the lives of countless animals and further cement the future of egg production as being one without cages,» said Josh Balk, Senior Food Policy Director, The Humane Society of the United States.

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Policy formulation that sees marriage as the only good relationship format for commitment seems, therefore, to be rather short - sighted and ill - informed when other relationship forms, such as cohabitation or living apart together, can involve equal if not more commitment.

As part of our public health awareness commitment, the Fed is Best Foundation has developed and compiled extensive resources for parents and health professionals to promote safe breastfeeding and safe infant feeding policies based on evidence, including, the science of infant feeding, the caloric and fluid requirements of newborns and the caloric yield of exclusive breastfeeding.

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In 1994 - 5, whilst as Shadow Employment Secretary of State she formulated the policy for the National Minimum Wage, devising and campaigning for Labour's commitment to establish a Low Pay Commission.

The government is expected to defer activity such as «taking or announcing major policy decisions; entering into large / contentious procurement contracts or significant long - term commitments; and making some senior public appointments and approving Senior Civil Service appointments, provided that such postponement would not be detrimental to the national interest or wasteful of public money».

And there are three reasons why they are likely to attempt to stick to this position: they know there are dangers in policy U-turns (think Lib Dem commitments to oppose student fees); commitment to the renewal of Trident is entrenched in some parts of the party, even if key members of the leadership understand the downsides; and it would be seen as weakness if they succumbed to pressure from smaller parties with less credibility and electoral support.

But while the Conservative manifesto explicitly states the policy would be kept until 2020, increasing talk of an early general election calls into question whether it will remain a commitment for as long as many will have expected.

It is disappointing that five years have been wasted on a fruitless exercise when the government could have been making real progress by delivering on its commitments to introduce evidence based policies such as minimum unit pricing for alcohol.

The problem with some potential celebrity candidates, like Oprah or Mark Zuckerberg, is that they have no clear - cut ideological or policy commitments, so they could resort to selling a vague message of change (as Trump did).

Goldsmith defended the Government on environmental policy, saying it had been «unfairly chastised» and that «twice as many environmental commitments as anything else... [are] being delivered».

My office has shown an unwavering commitment and leadership to raising the quality of life for all, and I look forward to SEIU 32BJ being an active partner in my campaign as we continue to advocate for economic, housing and healthcare policies that will keep Queens strong and prosperous.»

They are appalled by what they see as the surrender of many key Liberal Democrat cornerstone policies, such as the commitment not to renew the Trident Nuclear submarine.

BASC's Council has agreed the following policy on wildfowling as a clear statement of the organisation's long term commitment to wildfowling which had previously been dispersed through documents such as the constitution and council minutes.

Such is the divisive nature of the policy, it's unlikely that the Conservatives, Lib Dems, or even Labour would want to go anywhere near it, let alone formalise it as a legislative commitment.

«Our baseline fiscal forecasts reflect political commitment to deficit reduction and the role of the IMF programme as a policy anchor.