Sentences with phrase «political support from»

In addition to managing the environmental review process and development team, we also are advising our client on community engagement, political support from elected officials, and litigation risk assessment.

Rather than requiring that any candidate seeking political support from teachers have a solid progressive record on public education and articulate clear - cut policies and positions that are diametrically opposed to the corporate education reform industry, there is a growing acceptance of candidates who have thrown their support behind the charter school industry and the broader education reform agenda.

State Representative Dawn White is receiving political support from the Washington, D.C. - based Tennessee Federation for Children in part because of her support for legislation that would have silenced some of the most vocal critics of school voucher programs.

If history is a guide, they weigh the benefits of federal money heavily and hope the costs of the conditions can be avoided or adequately compensated for by political support from constituencies within the state.

Democrats reject most of these reforms out of hand, fearing the loss of political support from education special interests.

The unrivaled political support from teacher unions, described here by Paul Peterson, is a major factor.

But now Speaker Quinn has moved to the hard right, in order to win political support from the billionaire Rudin real estate family, for example, by fast - tracking their real estate developments over public health, like what happened with the closing of St. Vincent's Hospital.

An Assemblyman retired and the heir - apparent — who had political support from elected officials — was not favored by the Democratic Clubs in the district.

Cuomo has the advantages, however, of incumbency: A deep well of organized political support from organized labor unions who have backed his campaigns and issue advocacy in Albany.

At the time, the president, a member of the National Rifle Association who has strong political support from gun owners, said he would look at stricter background checks and raising the minimum age for buying an assault weapon, proposals that the group opposes.

Still, the mayor declined to say that he would withhold political support from those who oppose a marriage equality bill, a loaded statement given the notable absence in Tuesday's meetings of Governor Andrew Cuomo, who has said he supported gay marriage in the past.

The leaders of two influential unions said today they have no plans to follow the Civil Service Employees Association's strategy of withholding political support from lawmakers who voted in favor of the Tier Six pension overhaul.

However these movements are politically marginal until they get more power - political support from the organized working class and / or the political parties.

Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy had political support from the church leading up to and during WWII..

Since the September 11 terrorist attacks, he has solidified political support from three important constituencies: neoconservative intellectuals, American Jews (including members of the influential pro-Israel lobby) and fundamentalist Christians, constituencies that find common ground in their vigorous support for Israel.

But the 5,000 - strong force's first operation in November was plagued by logistical problems, and it remains very much a work in progress despite political support from a variety of powers including Russia and China.

Not exact matches

LNG development also has strong political support in B.C. — all three major parties favour it in principle — because, unlike oil from Alberta, it would almost certainly result in higher royalty revenues.

Even a mildly generous interpretation supports that claim — Wolf mentioned Sanders» eyeshadow in passing while criticizing Sanders» job performance, and a comparison of Sanders to a character from The Handmaid's Tale was first and foremost a political rather than personal attack.

Through nationwide polling and workshops with policy experts from across the political spectrum, we sought to identify America's most pressing challenges and develop policies that make sense, that our country can afford, and that the American people can support.

Polls show the race is tight and that the large «Together for Yes» block formed by pro-independence parties from the rest of political spectrum will need support from the smaller CUP to secure a 68 - seat majority in Catalonia's 135 - seat parliament.

A recent survey conducted by the Asia Pacific Foundation shows a slim majority of Canadians (55 per cent) support the pursuit of a free - trade agreement and that 64 per cent are concerned Canada will become more susceptible to economic and political pressure from Beijing.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

While in prison and since her release, Manning has remained a highly visible political voice, with growing support from leftists within and outside the Democratic party.

Young, meanwhile, has received support from across the political spectrum.

«Without this type of political support, military aid, and supportive push from a GOP Congress in the 1990s, it might have become a failed nation and even greater «narco - state» threat to the U.S.»

In tandem with declining entrepreneurship, the U.S. has moved from a dynamic political system that supports pluralism to one that's fixed and supports entrenched interests.

«It's outrageous, and a blatant attempt to confuse the public, that they are claiming they are joining a grassroots online protest that's explicitly intended to defend the Title II based net neutrality protections that people from across the political spectrum overwhelmingly support,» Greer said.

It also means that morality provisions can not prevent employees from supporting a political party or practicing a specific religion, for example (although some employers, such as denominational school boards, have argued successfully that their religious beliefs allow them to hold employees to a different moral standards).

Whatever you think of John McCain — whether you like him or not, support his political views or reject them outright — the senior senator from Arizona — along with two other Republican Senators, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine — refused to append their names to a bill they couldn't see.

Future Fifty is supported by partners who share their expertise and experience, helping advise companies on issues from expanding operations internationally, M&A, IPO and fundraising and navigating regulatory and political changes as the UK exits the EU.

Political opprobrium stems from past state support for banks.

Canada's trade talks with India, to avoid mutual disappointment, need ambitious goals, supported by a strategic approach and political will, according to a report from the C.D. Howe Institute.

Efforts to salvage CETA will undoubtedly continue, but my Globe and Mail column points out that the underlying problem with the agreement is not the complicated European political system that requires support from all member states.

Trump's comments, delivered at a White House news conference, illustrate the political minefield he will navigate in September as he tries to draw support for disaster recovery funds but wages a bitter fight with lawmakers from both parties about whether U.S. taxpayers should finance the creation of a wall that he has long promised Mexico would fund.

As such, some have suggested that Canadians may support domestic political parties and leaders that resemble Obama's image, while turning away from incumbent parties and leaders.

Over the years, Bombardier has received roughly $ 1 billion in federal support, from governments of all political stripes, including the last Conservative one.

On the political strategy side, I don't think the NDP's inaction on this file will cause them any loss of support from their traditional base simply because there is no alternative on the left wing.

There are countless people who understand all this and yet strongly support minimum wage laws, either because the laws mesh with their political beliefs or because they personally benefit from the laws.

Every time I get annoyed at Justin Trudeau and the way he manages the country all I do is listen to the radio and Charles Adler rant about him or read articles by Lorne Gunter and Rick Bell from the Edmonton Sun (who formerly worked at the Alberta Report, and helped Ted Byfield run the Alberta Report into the ditch, or read anything written by Colby Cosh or Ezra Levant and soon I realize the propaganda and hate these clowns try and spread about their own political / religious views I revert back to supporting the more liberal viewpoint).

All three candidates have received support from across the center and right of the political spectrum.

Political opposition to the pipeline from an Green - supported NDP government in BC could create a lot of political trouble for Rachel Notley «s NDP government inPolitical opposition to the pipeline from an Green - supported NDP government in BC could create a lot of political trouble for Rachel Notley «s NDP government inpolitical trouble for Rachel Notley «s NDP government in Alberta.

The committee, Gold Anti-Trust Action (GATA), will solicit support from mining companies, their shareholders, political figures, and people with a philosophical interest in sustaining gold's traditional monetary function, according to the committee's chairman, Bill Murphy.

Low volatility has lasted longer than many expected, but pullback predictions have increased, citing above - average valuations, heightened political uncertainty and the transition to less support from the Federal Reserve.

The NAE and other evangelical elites, often speaking for churches, have pivoted into a larger menu of political issues, even though lacking unequivocal scriptural and church teaching, and, no less important for Protestants, lacking consensus or even majority support from their own claimed constituencies.

And in India, Muslims listen ONLY to their MULLAHs who are in negotiations to gleen maximum concessions from teh political parties in return for the communities» support.

The lack of a positive, high - priority response from a series of Republican administrations to what is now a long - standing, continuously worsening social problem has allowed politically marginal and intellectually moribund elements to retain a credibility and force in our political life far beyond what their accomplishments would otherwise support.

It is also reasonable to ask those blacks who have benefited from special minority programs — such as the set - asides for black businesses — to contribute to the alleviation of the suffering of poor blacks, for without the visible ghetto poor, such programs would lack the political support needed for their continuation.

so let's get this straight, Bill Maher calls Sarah Palin the C - word, and not ONE WORD from any of you support the women people... but Limbaugh calls out a 30 year old political hack and Rome is now burning.

Into this gladiatorial context, Christians from various political parties have come together to counter-culturally support one another and say that «kingdom comes before tribe».

Tenderness separated from the source of tenderness thus supports a «popular piety» that goes unexamined, a piety in which liberalism in its decline establishes dogmatic rights, rights that in an extreme» as presently in the arguments for abortion in the political sphere and for «popular culture» in the academic» become absolute dogma to be accepted and not examined.