Sentences with phrase «priority issues at»

Mr. Cameron has made a welcome promise to make tax and financial transparency priority issues at the meeting of G8 leaders in Northern Ireland this June.

This Resource Protection section of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary web site offers information about regulations and enforcement, permitting processes, emergency response, and a number of priority issues at the sanctuary.

We have identified these as the highest priority issues at this time, but note that this list may need to be amended depending on future developments.

Not exact matches

Give priority to the next hurdle or the next issue at hand and then slowly make your way to your final destination, says the skier.

They want a change that is significant in relation to a number of issues which are considered a high - priority now by at least 60 percent, and perhaps more, of Italian voters.»

It's very easy to roll one's eyes at the earnest «we're gonna fix it, for real, this time» proclamations of politicians when history has proven this to be an issue that sits, perennially, maddeningly, pretty low on the priority list of the people most equipped to solve it.

Often, «no time» just means that this issue isn't a top priority in the prospects business or life, at this point.

Ipsos Reid senior vice-president John Wright said the numbers are no surprise, but should not be interpreted as a sign that Canadians put environmental issues at the top of their list of priorities.

We also appreciate that this issue arises at a time of other important national priorities and sharp divisions within Congress.

It's a logical and smart move: all three have made climate action a priority at home and abroad, and in light of the international climate agreement reached in Paris last year, it makes sense to work together on this crucial issue.

available therefor, a dividend at the rate of 3 % of the Original Issue Price per share per annum, payable in preference and priority to any payment of any dividend on Common Stock of the Corporation.

While this isn't the first meeting between the leaders of its kind, sources say this one has been aimed at hashing out issues of leadership, the entity's technological progress and questions about what the priority should be for the Advanced Technology Group (ATG), the name of Uber's self - driving unit.

Officials from both sides have said that the conversation will be focused on topics of shared values and priorities, but prior to the visit, Vatican Radio — which, according to USA Today «is considered an official organ of communication for the church «-- released a story addressing U.S. policy issues at odds with Vatican teaching.

There it appears, at best, as a side issue of legitimate interest to specialists, at worst, as a distraction from the truly urgent priorities.

Perhaps, in the case of the one who continues to smoke (or whatever), there are other, more pressing issues in their life that God wants to work on with them first, and the smoking is a lower priority in God's opinion — to be dealt with later, if at all.

In fact, most (63 %) said it was «diverting the church from more important things,» and, in a list of church priorities, ranked sexuality issues lower than creating disciples of Christ, spiritual growth, youth involvement, members» spiritual growth, decline in membership, poverty, children at risk, and social injustice.

Launching the 2015 edition of the ACCC Compliance and Enforcement Policy at CEDA today, Sims announced «cartel conduct in government procurement, truth in advertising, competition and consumer issues in the health sector and industry codes as new priorities».

It's worked in the past, at least according to the «What's the Matter with Kansas» argument, since for a generation conservative activists have voted for Republicans who've instituted corporate - and wealth - friendly policies once in office while largely giving lip service to moral issues and libertarian priorities.

The re-appointment of Sir Eric Pickles as the government's Anti-Corruption Champion still leaves a need for a strong voice at Cabinet and the means to coordinate difficult departments on an issue that won't be their top priority.

The International Secretary General of MSF, Oberreit, illustrated this method when, at the same time as the tweet was issued about «victims of EU policies», he called on European governments to change their priorities: «rather than maximising the number of people they can push back, they must maximise the number they welcome and protect.»

At his fourth consecutive press conference on an AG issue (for the record, I can't recall a time when he has been this visible this many days in a row), Cuomo was asked how big of a priority he would make the legalization of gay marriage, assuming he's elected.

But I am not at all sure, as my post says, that the pattern of Labour blogging reflects the priority this issue ought to have.

At 8 a.m., Queens Rep. Joe Crowley speaks at an Association for a Better New York power breakfast on his legislative priorities, as well as federal issues and policies impacting New York City, Hilton Hotel, Mercury Ballroom, 1335 Sixth Ave., ManhattaAt 8 a.m., Queens Rep. Joe Crowley speaks at an Association for a Better New York power breakfast on his legislative priorities, as well as federal issues and policies impacting New York City, Hilton Hotel, Mercury Ballroom, 1335 Sixth Ave., Manhattaat an Association for a Better New York power breakfast on his legislative priorities, as well as federal issues and policies impacting New York City, Hilton Hotel, Mercury Ballroom, 1335 Sixth Ave., Manhattan.

At 7 p.m., the Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition community leaders hold non-partisan candidates forum, featuring three candidates for City Council District 14 on priority issues, Monroe College, 2501 Jerome Ave., the Bronx.

That affordability / priorities debate is a separate issue from arguments for and against the proposition «raising the basic rate threshold until it is at least # 10k» [or more] should be the top priority for future tax changes.

The issues that were to be considered in December's special session are likely to become priorities again, with upstate cities clamoring for ride - hailing services and Mr. Cuomo eager to establish reforms to address scandals at the City University of New York, the State University of New York and his own office.

It should not be lost on anyone that, while Cuomo wants a commission to look at this issue, the state has struggled mightily to gets its medical marijuana program running in an effective manner, which should be the priority.

The Legislature uses one - house budgets to set chamber priorities after analyzing the governor's spending plan, which is typically issued at the start of the year.

«NYAMA members met with over 70 legislators and staff at a crucial time during budget negotiations and we made substantial progress on our priority issues aimed at growing the aviation industry and creating jobs in New York,» Ms. Crook reported.

And he said the MTA needs to figure out its maintenance priorities first, then look at money issues.

Following an overview by Zatz of issues «in the hopper» expected to be the subjects of resolutions at meetings in the near future, Wiegand launched the goal - enumerating portion of the meeting by volunteering to «take responsibility for moving forward with a long - term strategic plan for Gardiner's parks,» based on the priorities expressed by residents in a survey.

An individual legislator can have their own issues, but at the end of the day, we have to fund a lot of top priorities.»

Flanagan even hinted at an issue he's planning to make a priority in the Senate next year: organ donation.

«With all the other storylines coming out of Albany these days, it's not surprising that fiscal reform doesn't crack the top ten list of priority issues to address, but it should,» said New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli at a Wednesday morning event held by Crain's New York Business, striking a serious tone as he outlined proposals for fiscal reform just released by his office.

The governor identified other issues as priorities for being included within the budget, including increasing the minimum wage to $ 10.50 statewide and to $ 11.50 in New York City, a series of tax cuts, and a set of economic and infrastructural revitalization proposals aimed at upstate New York.

«You failed to represent Democratic priorities at the negotiating table, and no Albany deal should or will prevent a competitive, healthy primary in which New Yorkers strongly consider your allegiance with the Republicans,» seven primary opponents said in a statement issued Wednesday.

«Class size is a major issue, for example at School # 6 they have class sizes in elementary level of over 30 - students with students that have a high amount of students with special education needs, ELL - English Language Learners, and so lowering class size is something that has been priority and that's been a part of those plans.»

Really there should be minimum atendance requirements or they should be fined or even dismissed from parliament - it is shocking the way George Galloway swans around playing at being a DJ and celebrity and failing even to attend votes and debates he has said before hand he considers priority issues.

Education was listed as the top priority by 24 percent of voters, topping other leading issues such as jobs, 15 percent, and taxes, at 12 percent.

«Senator Diegnan will lead the Transportation Committee at a time of pressing needs for transportation reforms and improvements, Senator Singleton will assume responsibility for issues of importance to the veterans who have served our country with courage and sacrifice, and Senator Gopal will help manage the flow of bills and the work of the Senate Democratic Caucus and lead the efforts of the Manufacturing Caucus at a time when we are addressing so many demanding priorities.

At the end of the session, the legislature is evaluated on how well it performed on those priority issues.

Issues such as taxes, jobs, infrastructure, campaign finance reform and environmental protection are at the top of his legislative priorities.

And Carl Heastie has made this a priority; he's come out and talked at various venues about how important this issue is to the Senate Democratic Conference.

I think there's also been some miscommunication and we want to resolve it,» Mr. de Blasio said at an unrelated press conference at City Hall today when asked whether his administration had dropped the ball on the issue by not making it a priority during his negotiations with Albany.

At issue is a project that emerged in 2015, when the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) set up a Center for Astronomical Mega-Science that polled senior astronomers on their priorities.

At the centre of the issue is the difference between the medical priorities of health, safety and survival, and an individual's...

A new national survey conducted by The Associated Press - NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and researchers at Yale University found that fewer than 1 in 3 Americans, and 40 percent of Catholics, are aware of Pope Francis's efforts to publicize global warming as a priority issue for the Catholic Church.

Although Medicare and Medicaid are playing a role in health care payment and delivery reform innovation, it will be difficult to enact large - scale program changes because of the conflicting priorities of beneficiaries, health practitioners and organizations, and policy makers, according to an article in the July 28 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on Medicare and Medicaid at 50.

Howe says his priority, given more resources, would be to «look at the police and the health issue, and concentrate on the big (issues)».

Lavery concluded the letter by calling on the education, housing and Home Office to look at this issue as a priority and ensure that schools and public spaces are made safe, through the introduction of mandatory sprinkler systems.