Sentences with phrase «pressing issues»

There are far more pressing issues facing our government than deciding what type of bag someone uses at the store

There is also far too little resource being spent on investigating these pressing issues — from the under - funded Electoral Commission to the few journalists who are making it their business to find out more.

We were supposed to be four, but the Chief Executive of VRA who was supposed to be part of it couldn't attend because of pressing issues.

The Home Secretary needs to deal with two pressing issues, and to reform UK asylum and refugee policy so that it works for both Britain and refugees.

He faces myriad problems at home, though, including a less compliant City Council, a handful of fellow Democrats eyeing his seat, and a laundry list of pressing issues he's vowed to tackle in his second term.

Be part of the live audience at Manhattan Neighborhood Network's 59th Street Studios on Thursday, August 24 at 10 am to watch New York City Council District 8 candidates Diana Ayala, Tamika Mapp and Robert Rodriguez debate the most pressing issues in your neighborhood and discuss how they would address them if elected.

While Blackwell said he has no clear policy goals, here's a look at some of his opinions on a few of the most pressing issues the next Syracuse mayor will face.

«We are honored to stand with Congressman Katko as he continues to exhibit leadership on the most pressing issues facing our country.»

Like it or not, immigration, crime, welfare fraud, the dependency culture, and the politics of identity are much more pressing issues for prospective Tory voters.»

Contributors to Lib Dem Voice, Labourlist and Conservative Future answered questions about the most pressing issues to each party and their views are being put to panellists at a fringe event at each party.

While it is of course important for us to move forward in ensuring equality for all, that's not anyone's real priority, next to other more pressing issues.

«Your degree should be viewed as an opportunity for you to do better, to change lives, to make a difference and as well find solutions to today's pressing issues,» Mrs Anim - Wright said.

Although the Senate and Assembly have found it difficult to come to agreement on a number of pressing issues, they've found common ground on one piece of legislation: the Beagle Bill.

Now he dives into the «other pressing issues» argument.

At the time, the negotiations were dominated by seemingly more pressing issues, such as a vote on same - sex marriage and a cap on property taxes.

«The topics cover pressing issues that face our industry today and the CIOB seeks to provide recognition to all those involved.

We've all heard the argument we can no longer justify spending money abroad when there are pressing issues on our own doorstep.

The Leveson inquiry raised some interesting questions about how an individual's right to a private life could co-exist with the necessity of the press to hold those in power to account without fear or favour, and to report on the pressing issues of the day without being super-injuncted into silence.

The campaigns promises of the Muhammadu Buhari led government centres on these pressing issues.

Ahead of the 2018 New York State Legislative Session, Senator Jeff Klein and the Independent Democratic Conference released their «One New Yorker» budget agenda that covers a broad swath of some of the most pressing issues faced by residents in The Bronx and throughout the entire state.

The event, organized by a host of non-profit organizations and Councilmembers Mark Levine and Ydanis Rodríguez, sought to shed light on what was described as «one of the most pressing issues» for the community.

Scaffold Law reform is one of the most pressing issues facing the state Legislature this year — and one of the most forgotten.

Efforts to reach Odigie - Oyegun for comments were unsuccessful but the Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, Mr. Chris Azebamwan, said, «Chief Odigie - Oyegun has more pressing issues begging his attention than the ward congress.

Tuesday evening, CUNY Institute for Education Policy (CIEP) will host a one - on - one conversation with the President of the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), Michael Mulgrew: «This unscripted conversation will cover a wide range of pressing issues facing New York State's teachers and their students.»

He says economic stagnation and political troubles in the Middle East are more pressing issues.

WAMC's Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief Lucas Willard recaps some of the most pressing issues discussed in the hour - long debate.

They reflect on his unexpected term, including some pressing issues that require his attention in the administration's waning days.

Comptroller Scott Stringer took Mayor Bill de Blasio to task on just about every plan he has to address the city's most pressing issues — including affordable housing, homelessness and the lack of contracts given to minority - and women - owned businesses — in a speech that sounded like a platform for his rumored mayoral run this morning.

This was to assure that every rezoning designation struck the important balance between development and smart growth, and each neighborhood's most pressing issues as well as the existing character of the area.

Ms. Timoner, who lives in Park Slope with her wife and two sons, is eager to attack what she sees as the pressing issues of the day — poverty, racism, violence, deep inequality — with a kind of communitarian approach to Judaism.

«Given the pressing issues Congress will likely vote on over the next three days, House Democrats will hold their United for A Better Tomorrow Issues Conference at the U.S. Capitol,» Democratic Caucus spokeswoman Lauren French said.

Arcabascio talked to The Courier about many current, pressing issues in the borough.

And that many of the pressing issues we face today are not new issues, they are just old issues, unresolved.

And finally, the army faces more pressing issues than India — Afghanistan post-2014, deteriorating relations with the US, the strangled economy and internal insurgencies.

Let us look at China's current situation by examining just one of the pressing issues recently facing the Chinese government.

Of course, McLean could not give definitive answers to these pressing issues.

Staying in would enable the UK to play an active role in tackling the most pressing issues of the day, from tax evasion to terrorism, the former PM argued.

The left claims its policies are popular, but while nationalising the railways and perhaps energy companies might elicit some support, these are hardly the most pressing issues for voters.

Mr. Bawumia please, tell her it is enough, we all know she is beautiful, tell her it is ok she should redirect her focus, because there are other pressing issues we need her to do with her influence».

The EU also notably takes a pragmatic and purposive approach to pressing issues that are not dealt with by specific treaty provisions.

He laid out three pressing issues for democracy in the digital age: i) What does it mean to be a person?

Such frequent get - togethers might be seen as proof of a desire to get to grips with Europe's pressing issues of the day.

This ambition is informed by a sense that conventional politics has failed to address the pressing issues of the day.

We will continue to shed light on pressing issues that affect maternity care like evidence - based are, obstetric violence, informed consent, access to midwifery care, access to vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), and racial and economic disparities, while helping local communities make the changes that best work for their own populations.»

I have seen all sorts of breastfeeding difficulties and think that one of the most pressing issues is lack of knowledge / training of many health care providers.

Maybe Milwaukee should focus on policing the more pressing issues like child abuse and neglect and alcoholism... before they start spying on loving parents as they sleep cuddled up in bed with their babies?!

Well I see the disconnect between kids and nature as one of the most pressing issues of our time, which sounds like hyperbole but isn't.

Under the left side bar click on Articles for Parents, there you will find several short helpful articles that cover some of the most pressing issues separated parents struggle with.

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What are your most pressing issues?