Sentences with phrase «power positions in government»

The richest of the richest want to take over all the power positions in government so that no one representing the middle class or the poor can stand up to them when they legally «steal» all their money and then pass it on from generation to generation while paying barely any taxes at all.

Not exact matches

What's more, in this type of authoritarian capitalism, government intervention in business is utilized, in a way not possible in a free - market democracy, to strengthen the power of the ruling regime and China's position internationally.

The point is not trying to force people to believe the same as the atheist; the point is to respect all people, allow them to live as they believe best, and do not allow people in positions of power or government to force their religious beliefs upon others.

Not to speak for HAA and also with respect, it's not «God» in government that scares folks, it's the people who believe they know what «He» wants based on their preferred holy books and see no problem in trying to advance their sectarian faith positions utilizing government powers.

When I claim that label, I'm connecting not only with a number of active feminists who are working today to help women, but with an ongoing history of feminists who got women the vote, who made birth control happen, who got women into positions of power in the government, who worked to rectify racial inequality and fight against things like mandatory sterilization of welfare recipients.

To only allow qualified people to hold positions, to restrict the ability of a greedy person, greedy for wealth or power or both, to hijack the workings of government for personal gain in wealth / power.

And if the academy acknowledged that religious intolerance is systemic and involves abuse of power, then its leaders would also have to acknowledge their tenuous position in relationship to the First Amendment, which says that the government will not use its power to «establish religion.»

Since government and those in political positions of power are those who make decisions about how the world is to be run, such decisions should be guided and governed by gospel values and goals.

As the Pope still has significant influence over the less educated masses in these parts of the World, he has exercised this power by: (a) Using some of the Vatican's incomprehensible wealth to educate these vulnerable people on health family planning and condom use; (b) Supporting government programs that distribute condoms to high risk groups; (c) Using its myriad of churches in these regions to distribute condoms; or (d) Scaring people into NOT using condoms, based upon his disdainful and aloof view that it is better that a person die than go against the Vatican's position on contraceptive use.

A black man was elected to our highest position of power in government.

Percoco was accused of accepting bribes from COR development executive Steve Aiello and Joseph Gerardi and Peter Galbraith Kelly from Competitive Power Ventures, and using his position in state government and his relationship with the governor to move projects forward.

This continued to be the position of the Coalition government after it came to power in May 2010.

«Today if you want to have a position in government in Ghana today you have to be loud, learn the skill of arguing on radio and you have to learn how to insult people and win argument on radio effectively for four years or eight years when your party come into power you will be given a position,» he added.

Zhou told jurors that defense lawyers purposely sought to confuse them over the past month - and - a-half in what he said, in the end, is a «simple case» of a top government official allegedly selling his position of power in the Cuomo administration to executives whose companies allegedly got millions of dollars» worth of insider help from Percoco with everything from stalled government payments for a Syracuse construction project to help with an Orange County gas - fired power plant development.

A Queens legislator charges that one of his colleagues abused her power, saying in an ethics complaint that she used her position to sic government agencies on a waterfront restaurant...

«In the same corollary, the position of Lagos State on restructuring remains the same as stipulated in the manifesto of our great party, the All Progressives Congress, which states that «The APC shall initiate action to amend our Constitution with a view to devolving powers, duties and responsibilities to States and local governments in order to entrench true Federalism and the Federal spirit»In the same corollary, the position of Lagos State on restructuring remains the same as stipulated in the manifesto of our great party, the All Progressives Congress, which states that «The APC shall initiate action to amend our Constitution with a view to devolving powers, duties and responsibilities to States and local governments in order to entrench true Federalism and the Federal spirit»in the manifesto of our great party, the All Progressives Congress, which states that «The APC shall initiate action to amend our Constitution with a view to devolving powers, duties and responsibilities to States and local governments in order to entrench true Federalism and the Federal spirit»in order to entrench true Federalism and the Federal spirit».

Speaking at the unveiling of the statue, located on Obafemi Awolowo Way by the Lagos Television (LTV) junction in Ikeja, governor Ambode said the party's position, as stipulated in its manifesto, seeks to amend the Nigeria Constitution with a view to devolving powers to States and local governments in order to entrench true Federalism and the Federal spirit and that the State supports the restructuring committee of the party going round the country to achieve same.

One thing that beats my imagination is how the leadership of NPP will allow the NDC appointees to continue holding key positions in the ruling government Seven Months after taking power when these are the very people who are also going to campaign across the length and breadth of the country to wrestle power from the NPP in 2020.

Tony Sinagra, an old hand at city politics who recently stepped down as chairman of Kingston's Republican Committee, said the problem was less with mayors handing out existing jobs to supporters, but with mayors creating new positions in city government as a means of increasing their patronage powers.

«Government, political power seekers and holders have also connived to castrate the hitherto vibrant civil society segment with outright infiltration and poisoned carrots in the form of feigned activism and political positions.»

19 July 2007: Jack Straw, in his new position of justice secretary in the cabinet of Gordon Brown, insists the government is determined to proceed with Lords reform and that the powers of the chamber, the method of election, financial packages and the number of members will (yet again) be discussed by a cross-party working group.

Queens Councilman Eric Ulrich charges that one of his colleagues, Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley, abused her power, saying in an ethics complaint that she used her position to sic government agencies on a waterfront restaurant after her sons were assaulted outside the establishment.

Proponents of Solar Power believe if town government is able to follow through and power its properties with sunshine by the year 2015, it won't be long before the entire town is in the position to «go solar.&rPower believe if town government is able to follow through and power its properties with sunshine by the year 2015, it won't be long before the entire town is in the position to «go solar.&rpower its properties with sunshine by the year 2015, it won't be long before the entire town is in the position to «go solar.»

Prior to joining Dutchess County Government, she worked in various positions for the New York State Office of Mental Health, the Attorney General's Office and the New York Power Authority.

«Anyone who was around in June remembers what even - balance does,» Schneiderman said, referring to the gridlock that stopped the government in Albany when Monserrate and another senator crossed the aisle to join the Republicans in an attempt to establish power positions for themselves within the state Legislature.

Abraham Amaliba, who hails from Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region, said «let's forgive him and move on as a nation,» advising government appointees to be mindful of some of the statements they make when they are in the position of power.

In its submission to the Treasury ahead of the Autumn Statement, the LGA has called on the Government to take advantage of councils» unique position in the community and give them a clear and strategic role in overseeing local schools systems, accompanied by appropriate resources, powers and flexibilities, so that they can support local school improvement and hold schools to account for education standardIn its submission to the Treasury ahead of the Autumn Statement, the LGA has called on the Government to take advantage of councils» unique position in the community and give them a clear and strategic role in overseeing local schools systems, accompanied by appropriate resources, powers and flexibilities, so that they can support local school improvement and hold schools to account for education standardin the community and give them a clear and strategic role in overseeing local schools systems, accompanied by appropriate resources, powers and flexibilities, so that they can support local school improvement and hold schools to account for education standardin overseeing local schools systems, accompanied by appropriate resources, powers and flexibilities, so that they can support local school improvement and hold schools to account for education standards.

«In our submission to the Treasury ahead of the Autumn Statement, we have called on the Government to take advantage of councils» unique position in the community and give them a clear and strategic role in overseeing local schools systems, accompanied by appropriate resources, powers and flexibilities, so that they can support local school improvement and hold schools to account for education standardIn our submission to the Treasury ahead of the Autumn Statement, we have called on the Government to take advantage of councils» unique position in the community and give them a clear and strategic role in overseeing local schools systems, accompanied by appropriate resources, powers and flexibilities, so that they can support local school improvement and hold schools to account for education standardin the community and give them a clear and strategic role in overseeing local schools systems, accompanied by appropriate resources, powers and flexibilities, so that they can support local school improvement and hold schools to account for education standardin overseeing local schools systems, accompanied by appropriate resources, powers and flexibilities, so that they can support local school improvement and hold schools to account for education standards.

The General Attorney occupation covers professional legal positions involved in preparing cases for trial and / or the trial of cases before a court or an administrative body or persons having quasi-judicial power; rendering legal advice and services with respect to questions, regulations, practices, or other matters falling within the purview of a Federal Government agency (this may include conducting investigations to obtain evidentiary data); preparing interpretative and administrative orders, rules, or regulations to give effect to the provisions of governing statutes or other requirements of law; drafting, negotiating, or examining contracts or other legal documents required by the agency's activities; drafting, preparing formal comments, or otherwise making substantive recommendations with respect to proposed legislation; editing and preparing for publication statutes enacted by Congress, opinions or discussions of a court, commission, or board; drafting and reviewing decisions for consideration and adoption by agency officials.

Daoud seized power with the help of an underground pro-Moscow communist group, the Peoples Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA) in return for promises of positions in his government.

In fact I would expect that the price of gold has very little interest for the Fed, or anyone else in a position of economic power in the governmenIn fact I would expect that the price of gold has very little interest for the Fed, or anyone else in a position of economic power in the governmenin a position of economic power in the governmenin the government.

A billionaire president and billionaire education secretary, neither of whom spent a single day of their lives in public service before stumbling their way into positions of immense power, are targeting a program that's basically meant to make life in underpaid government work a little more tenable.

«In New York, I will announce that the government will change its position on the financing of coal - fired power plants abroad.»

We are dismayed to see people being forced from their homes due to incessant, wind turbine generated low - frequency noise and infrasound; and horrified as we witnessed those in positions of power not only fail to help those people, but turn on these victims of a government - sanctioned, subsidy - soaked industry.

A sweeping energy policy endorsed by Australian Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull earlier this week could position hydropower as a key asset in the federal government's plan to overhaul the country's power sector.

This may not seem like a terribly important demographic until you realise that the older ones among them are now moving into positions of considerable power and responsibility in the Queensland government, Labor Party and labour movement.

The State Government has been allowed to perpetrate the biggest swindle on this state by positioning itself as our power saviour, when it was in fact the creator of our destruction.

On the premise of fighting climate change, the Obama Administration has positioned the federal government to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, vehicles, and oil exploration, and taxpayers are being forced to spend billions of extra dollars in an attempt to transition to a carbon - free economy.

Many of the key players in this decade long saga are still in positions of government and considerable power utilising the networks and financial systems that were established to covertly arm the ruling Angolan regime.

«If the Chinese government truly wants to position itself as a global climate leader, it needs to rein in its state - owned companies that are flooding the world with new coal power plants,» says Trusha Reddy, Coordinator of the International Coal Network.

Here are thirteen female attorneys who rose to positions of prominence and power in law, government, and politics.

While it is welcome that this government - commissioned report has attempted to clarify the position of a large proportion of the work force, much more needs to be done to redress the imbalance in power between large companies like this and their staff.

As an outspoken critic of government, we have to agree with the word «troubling» here because the law could weaken our ability to criticize those in positions of power.

It is to be noted that the peculiarity of the HKSAR's position in relation to the PRC, its Basic Law and the express provision therein requiring reference of matters within the powers of the Central People's Government to the Standing Committee, together with the PRC doctrine of absolute immunity, form the context in which this decision was made.

The Government's position expressed in the statement above is that, following the referendum, the Government has taken a decision to leave the European Union and the Government has the power and the authority using the royal prerogative to notify the European Council of that decision without seeking prior authorisation from Parliament; in other words, the Government enjoys complete discretion about as to serve the Notice.

A position of authority can refer to those in formal positions of authority such as police officers, immigration officers, border patrol agents and those with positions of power in the government.

Patronage consists of two related but separate activities, in both cases subordinating issues of qualification and competence: «reward» appointments for friends of the government and «motive» appointments, whereby ideologically acceptable candidates are given positions in the hopes that they will exercise their powers in a manner that furthers the government's goals.

Despite even the federal government taking the position that it is indeed s. 96 that would be affected by excessive hearing fees or insufficient exemptions, I am skeptical of this view, and of the broader separation of powers theme that was clearly discernible in some of the fees» opponents» arguments.

«We're deeply concerned about the risks of allowing any company or entity that is beholden to foreign governments that don't share our values to gain positions of power inside our telecommunications networks,» FBI Director Chris Wray testified during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing in mid-February.

While this is a worthy objective, Indigenous peoples are not always in a position of equal power to negotiate with government.