Sentences with phrase «priority of my administration»

The President directed that if the Department makes an affirmative determination as to any of the above three considerations, or the Department concludes for any other reason, after appropriate review, that the Fiduciary Rule, PTEs, or both are inconsistent with the priority of the Administration «to empower Americans to make their own financial decisions, to facilitate their ability to save for retirement and build the individual wealth necessary to afford typical lifetime expenses, such as buying a home and paying for college, and to withstand unexpected financial emergencies,» then the Department shall publish for notice and comment a proposed rule rescinding or revising the Fiduciary Rule, as appropriate and as consistent with law.

Which brings me to the deeper reason you will need not simply to address food prices but to make the reform of the entire food system one of the highest priorities of your administration: unless you do, you will not be able to make significant progress on the health care crisis, energy independence or climate change.

As the number one priority of the administration and currently over 2000 + deaths and 40,000 arrests is the War on Drugs.

«The protection of New York's agricultural lands is a fundamental principle enshrined in our State Constitution and has been a priority of my Administration,» Governor Paterson said.

Assemblymember Amy Paulin, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions said, «Expanding access to broadband has been a top priority of this administration since day one and I applaud the Governor's efforts in bringing this transformative program to fruition.

«Providing greater access to safe and affordable housing is a top priority of our administration and with this investment, we are helping more New Yorkers find a place to call home,» Governor Cuomo said.

Mayor Bill de Blasio declared on Thursday that Rikers Island «deeply needs a culture change» and called ending the pervasive violence at the jail complex a top priority of his administration, acknowledging that he had previously underestimated the level of dysfunction there.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer said the party is proud of its social democratic credentials and that the priority of his administration is to invest in people especially in the area of health and education.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio declared on that Rikers Island «deeply needs a culture change» and called ending the pervasive violence at the jail complex a top priority of his administration, acknowledging that he had previously underestimated the level of dysfunction there.

«Protecting the health and safety of our residents is the top priority of our administration,» Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said in a statement.

Attorney General Schneiderman has made combatting the housing crisis a priority of his administration.

«It has been a priority of my administration to provide services in the most coordinated way possible,» Mahoney said.

Shortly after taking office, Mayor Bill de Blasio said that ending the pervasive violence at Rikers was a top priority of his administration, calling it a moral obligation.

«As I have said throughout my campaign, fiscal reform will be a top priority of my administration,» Cuomo said in a statement.

«The usage of the Kingsbridge Armory has been a major priority of my administration and this new RFP will allow the City to seek developers from a wide spectrum of potential uses, allowing us to bring a project that will enhance and compliment the surrounding neighborhood to this historic structure,» he said in a statement.

«How do we get on your radar and get to be a priority of your administration?»

He noted that the country needed to increase non-oil revenue, adding that infrastructure development must be a continuous priority of the administration.

«Protecting our children from the hazards of lead common in pre-1978 housing has been a high priority of my administration; and while it may take years to provide adequate lead safe housing in our community, there are measures we can take now to reduce children's risks of lead poisoning, including insisting that rental property owners replace or repair older windows and chipping and peeling lead paint and ensuring the work is performed by EPA certified contractors using lead safe work practices,» Picente said.

From day one, a top priority of my administration has been to get the right lease negotiated for state and local taxpayers, the Bills, and their fans.

That's why I promised one of the top priorities of my administration would be to focus on economic development and job growth.

Improving mental health and substance abuse services is a top priority of my administration.

In his «State of the State» address in January, Governor Cuomo himself made this a priority of his administration.

For what it is worth, he has repeatedly argued that school choice will be a priority of his administration, going so far as to say in his first joint address to Congress, «I am calling upon members of both parties to pass an education bill that funds school choice for disadvantaged youth, including millions of African American and Latino children.

The question is whether he will have the desire or the ability to make education reform on finances and policy a focus and a priority of his administration.»

While speaking at the Neshoba County Fair earlier today, Gov. Phil Bryant said expanding school choice was a top priority of his administration during his final two years in office.

Regardless of the party affiliation or priorities of the administration, federal dollars and influence help shape the policies that govern every public school in the country.

Similarly, President Donald Trump outlined his support for school choice on the campaign trail last year and has continued to make this a priority of his administration.

13) Illinois: As Chicago Mayor Emanuel announces 1,400 school layoffs, maintenance cutbacks and reduced transportation services, the Chicago Teachers Union releases a report «that highlighted CPS» false claims about central office cuts, the misplaced priorities of the administration, reckless outsourcing approved by the Board, dangerous indebtedness to banks, and ways by which CPS should prioritize their budget to meet the needs of students.»

«When I arrived on Capitol Hill in 2001, not only was the Republican administration not devolving power to the states, the No. 1 priority of the administration was a massive expansion of the federal Department of Education,» recalled Mr. Pence, who, as a congressman, opposed No Child Left Behind.

This is critical to success in Copenhagen and is clearly a top priority of the administration.

When elected into office, Obama touted environmental issues as a top priority of his administration.

It is difficult for even experienced advocacy professionals to determine the real priorities of this administration.

«Creating a more sustainable city is a top priority of my Administration, and we are pleased to support commercial property developers who are committed to making their buildings as energy efficient as possible,» said Mayor Kasim Reed, who chairs the Invest Atlanta board.

Immigration reform remains a top priority of the Administration and many in Congress.

«Revision of HUD's RESPA regulations are a high priority of the administration,» Ivy Jackson, the director of HUD's RESPA division, told the House Small Business Committee this spring.

Not exact matches

The Trump administration argues that such maneuvers aren't a high priority, because economic growth will solve a lot of the problem.

A major new spending plan for buildings, roads and power supplies should be the number one priority for the U.S. administration this year, according to a new CNBC survey of global finance chiefs.

But, Calamos said, significant deregulation — a top priority of President Donald Trump's administration — could help ease the transition back to higher borrowing costs.

Another controversial element of Shkreli's business model involves the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) «priority review» program.

Manufacturing has long been a top priority of the Obama Administration.

In it, he wrote, «Task Force subcommittees will also undertake a review of existing policies in the areas of charging, sentencing, and marijuana to ensure consistency with the Department's overall strategy on reducing violent crime and with Administration goals and priorities.»

There's nothing new about that arrangement, but it got me thinking about the three categories of confidants in Obama's second - term administration and what they say about his priorities.

The Food and Drug Administration has given Bayer's experimental blood cancer treatment copanlisib a priority review designation after the drug showed promise in fighting back follicular lymphoma in 60 % of participants in a mid-stage clinical trial.

Steven Mnuchin, Trump's candidate to run the Treasury Department, has stated that comprehensive tax reform will be an immediate priority of Trump's administration, and that his focus as Treasury Secretary will be stimulating economic growth and creating jobs through tax reform.

The current administration has made public statements indicating that it has made international tax reform a priority, and key members of the U.S. Congress have conducted hearings and proposed new legislation.

«If it is correct that the speaker, before he resigns, has cut a deal with Nancy Pelosi to fund the Obama administration for the rest of this year, to fund Obamacare, to fund executive amnesty, to fund Planned Parenthood, to fund implementation of this Iran deal, and then presumably to land a cushy K Street job after joining with the Democrats to implement all of President Obama's priorities, that is not the behavior one would expect from a Republican speaker of the House.»

WASHINGTON, May 1 The U.S. commerce secretary said on Tuesday that building a next - generation 5G mobile network was a priority for President Donald Trump's administration, boosting the argument behind the proposed merger of wireless carriers Sprint Corp and T - Mobile US Inc.

WASHINGTON The U.S. commerce secretary said on Tuesday that building a next - generation 5G mobile network was a priority for President Donald Trump's administration, boosting the argument behind the proposed merger of wireless carriers Sprint Corp and T - Mobile US Inc.

The Financial Planning Coalition — which includes the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, the Financial Planning Association and the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors — said in a statement that the White House's support of DOL's proposal «is a strong sign that investor protection is a priority for this Administration.»

Justin Trudeau has followed up on his initial engagements with the Trump administration, and made gender equality the priority item of his G7 presidency.