Sentences with phrase «public support for their bill»

Blumenthal says he's also convinced there's public support for the bill.

He said the climate change change - up likely derives from flagging public support for their bill to regulate emissions.

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Topics included: early reporting on inaccuracies in the articles of The New York Times's Judith Miller that built support for the invasion of Iraq; the media campaign to destroy UN chief Kofi Annan and undermine confidence in multilateral solutions; revelations by George Bush's biographer that as far back as 1999 then - presidential candidate Bush already spoke of wanting to invade Iraq; the real reason Bush was grounded during his National Guard days — as recounted by the widow of the pilot who replaced him; an article published throughout the world that highlighted the West's lack of resolve to seriously pursue the genocidal fugitive Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, responsible for the largest number of European civilian deaths since World War II; several investigations of allegations by former members concerning the practices of Scientology; corruption in the leadership of the nation's largest police union; a well - connected humanitarian relief organization operating as a cover for unauthorized US covert intervention abroad; detailed evidence that a powerful congressional critic of Bill Clinton and Al Gore for financial irregularities and personal improprieties had his own track record of far more serious transgressions; a look at the practices and values of top Democratic operative and the clients they represent when out of power in Washington; the murky international interests that fueled both George W. Bush's and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaigns; the efficacy of various proposed solutions to the failed war on drugs; the poor - quality televised news program for teens (with lots of advertising) that has quietly seeped into many of America's public schools; an early exploration of deceptive practices by the credit card industry; a study of ecosystem destruction in Irian Jaya, one of the world's last substantial rain forests.

Gina Tsai, Airbnb's Head of Public Policy in Hong Kong and Taiwan, noted that the Japanese Diet has passed a new bill that supports short - term rentals nationwide and the new bill is expected to unlock huge opportunity for Japan's tourism industry, allowing more international tourists to experience the country authentically.

Thus, while it initially appeared that the bill was designed to foster entrepreneurial development of decentralized systems, such as the Ethereum network, to allow individuals to reclaim some power from large companies, the bill does not accomplish that aim as it treats public and private blockchains (and possibly even legacy payment systems) equally.By opening this loophole in the definition of blockchain, Nevada does not appear to be showing any more support for the blockchain upstart community than it shows for multinational financial institutions and banks at large.

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Despite this, today a majority of the Irish public supports Kenny's bill, swayed by the Savita case» not to mention other factors chipping away at the pro-life position for years, like the eroding influence of the Roman Catholic Church.

The American Public Health Association, the California Center for Public Health Advocacy, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the Center for Science in the Public Interest have given their support to the bill.

According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a food and nutrition lobbying group that supports the bill, seltzer water is forbidden under the guidelines while candy bars, cookies and potato chips are allowed.

The group also asks its members to support the inclusion into the House bill of The Healthy School Meals Act (which would require more plant - based meal options in accordance with recommendations made by the American Medical Association and the American Public Health Association) and to provide comments to the House supporting changes to the Farm Bill (in 2012) to increase federal support for local, organic diversified agricultbill of The Healthy School Meals Act (which would require more plant - based meal options in accordance with recommendations made by the American Medical Association and the American Public Health Association) and to provide comments to the House supporting changes to the Farm Bill (in 2012) to increase federal support for local, organic diversified agricultBill (in 2012) to increase federal support for local, organic diversified agriculture.

Cuomo today reiterated his support for overhauling campaign finance laws and a public matching program, though he would not say specifically if he would veto a reform bill without the matching program.

The pro-Bill de Blasio drumbeat continues, with the labor - backed Working Families Party announcing its full support of the public advocate's candidacy — yet another development that will make it increasingly difficult for Bill Thompson to remain in the runoff, should the tallying of paper ballots push de Blasio below the magic 40 percent mark.

It also urges viewers to call Latimer, who once even supported public financing for local elections, to tell him forcing taxpayers to «foot the bill» for politicians» aspirations is a «bad idea.»

Despite Goodell's comments Cuomo said he would only support public financing for a new stadium if it was the only way to keep the Bills in Western New York.

Heastie pointed to the Republican support for a subsidy aimed at bolstering upstate nuclear power plants, which is expected to add roughly $ 2 to the average utility bill as a sign some GOP lawmakers are open to tacking on more fees or taxes to help pay for a broader public benefit, such as preserving jobs.

And while some lawmakers in the Democratic conference didn't think Gov. Andrew Cuomo had dropped his support for the policy of public financing, Sen. Bill Perkins took the opposite view.

Since 2011, Reinvent Albany and numerous advocacy, business and labor organizations have supported a series of «lockbox» bills that would make it more difficult for the governor to divert funds dedicated to public transit to the General Fund or other purposes.

Last week, Garodnick and 26 other City Council members sent a letter to Gov. Cuomo in support of his renewed pledge to support a statewide bill for public campaign financing.

The Business Council supports provisions found within Part D, of the Public Protection & General Government Article VII budget bill, which propose to create a not - for - profit entity to assume the current functions of the NYS Office of Cyber Security & Critical Infrastructure Coordination and authorizes the State to contract with that not - for - profit to carry out cyber security services and functions.

The pressure on New York City mayoral contender Bill Thompson to end his candidacy to avoid a divisive Democratic runoff is mounting as former supporters of NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn announce their support for the frontrunner, NYC Public Advocate Bill de Blasio.

While the Senate Democrats and HIV / AIDS advocates are slamming Gov. David Paterson for vetoing a rent - cap bill that would have limited the amount people on public assistance who are suffering from the disease can pay for housing, Mayor Bloomberg is voicing support for the governor's decision.

Last week, the Governor and legislative leaders reached an agreement on multiple bills that include new programs and insurance reforms to improve treatment options for individuals suffering from heroin and opioid addiction; measures to strengthen penalties and put in place additional tools for law enforcement to crack down on the distribution of illegal drugs; provisions to ensure the proper and safe use of naloxone, an overdose antidote; and support for enhanced public awareness campaigns to prevent drug abuse.

He said: «A smaller, more effective house will be able to build public confidence and support for its crucial constitutional role in checking bills before they become law and in reviewing policy through their hard - working select committees.»

The bill proposed by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to make the state's new teacher evaluation system a valuable tool for parents and the public is almost good enough to support.

Nixon, an advocate for public education issues, has been exploring a potential Democratic primary challenge to the governor, receiving support from former campaign aides to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who has been locked in a feud with Cuomo over the last several years.

Norman Reimer, executive director of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, which supported the bill, said it was an opportunity for New York to take the lead on what he calls a crisis in public defense.

One idea for improving oversight of the NYPD is to create an inspector general for the department, a move that Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, and more recently City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, have supported.

Stachowski, the majority — subverting holdout, essentially forced the Senate to go home without passing another budget bill — the one that reinstated taxes on clothing sales — and still won't declare public support for the last piece of the budget until something is done with the SUNY tuition.

Back in 2013, Sepulveda was one of the first public officials to support Bill de Blasio, the former New York City Public Advocate in his candidacy for public officials to support Bill de Blasio, the former New York City Public Advocate in his candidacy for Public Advocate in his candidacy for mayor.

Mr. Schneiderman went on to say he has a bill on the floor of the Legislature to codify equal revenue sharing for public safety that has the support, for the first time, of the Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association.

He also promoted the Members of Parliament (Employment Disqualification) Bill which sought to prevent MPs from neglecting their Parliamentary duties in pursuit of parallel careers (2002) and the Right to Reply & Press Standards Bill (2005) which, with the support of the NUJ, MediaWise and the Campaign for Press and Broadcasting Freedom attempted to provide stronger protection to members of the public affected by misrepresentation in the press and to introduce controls on journalists» excesses.

In talks brokered by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Cuomo promised, in exchange for the WFP's support, to back progressive policy priorities, including a higher minimum wage, the DREAM Act, decriminalization of marijuana, and the public financing of elections.

The Professional Staff Congress, which represents 27,000 CUNY faculty and professional staff, has announced its endorsement of NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio for re-election, citing his «strong support» of public higher education.

Science and Technology — Subject: Clinical trials Witness (es): Professor Karol Sikora, Medical Director of Cancer Partners UK and Dean, University of Buckingham Medical School and Simon Denegri, NIHR National Director for Public Participation and Engagement in Research and Chair, INVOLVE; Tracey Brown, Managing Director, Sense About Science and Dr Helen Jamison, Deputy Director, Science Media Centre; Sir Kent Woods, Chief Executive,, Dr Janet Wisely, Chief Executive, Health Research Authority, Bill Davidson, Acting Deputy Director and Head of Research Standards and Support, Department of Health and Peter Knight, Deputy Director, Head of Research Information and Intelligence, Department of Health Location: Room 8, Palace of Westminster

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's reelection bid got a boost from the city's teacher's union, the UFT, which praised the mayor for his support of public education.

Bill Lipton, the party's state director, said the party decided to stick with Mr. Cuomo because he promised to support some of its top goals, such as raising the minimum wage and providing public financing for state political campaigns.

Fernando Ferrer, the former Bronx borough president, is supporting Brooklyn Councilman Bill de Blasio for public advocate.

The drive for the bill has won editorial support from newspapers across the state, and advocates have also enjoyed assists from top law enforcement officials — including James Sheppard, the chief of police in Rochester, and Steven Krokoff, his counterpart in Albany — who aggressively knocked down criticism from opponents of transgender civil rights protections that such laws create public safety problems in locations such as bathrooms and locker rooms.

Wadleigh supporters say intense pressure from numerous politicians, including Rep. Charles Rangel, Assemblymen Keith Wright, state senator Bill Perkins, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, Comptroller John Liu and Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, and even professor and activist Cornel West, helped to galvanize support for the school.

[59] While Bill Owens did not favor public funding for abortion, he did support President Obama's 2009 stimulus package [58] and «card check» legislation.

He supported a Cuomo - backed bill to improve disability pensions for uniformed workers over a more modest version the mayor sought and wrote to the city ripping a plan to place homeless people at a Queens hotel located near the Nassau County border with zero public outreach, Thies said.

Senate Democrats» support for an indefensible bank bill shows that when public interest is low, Wall Street can still run Team Blue's show.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a labor - backed bill Thursday to help shield public employee unions from a looming US Supreme Court decision, as he works to lock down union support for a third term.

The leaders of the Patrolmen's Benevolent Assn. and the Sergeants Benevolent Assn., two major police unions, accused Mayor Bill de Blasio of failing to provide the kind of leadership necessary to bolster public support for police and said his leniency toward protesters had laid the groundwork for Brinsley's rampage.

* The governor has called for a constitutional amendment to strip public pensions from legislators convicted of crimes, and yet this bill supports making the proposed language available only on obscure websites few voters will ever see.

Bill de Blasio has, on multiple occasions, expressed his support for banning carriage horses but as mayor has not yet taken any public action toward a ban.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a labor - backed bill Thursday to help shield public employee unions from a looming US Supreme Court decision, as he works to lock down union support for...

In a Jan. 3 press release that expanded on initiatives in his State of the State address, however, Cuomo said he supported «a review of the potential for a public - private partnership» to build a station at the outlet center — an indication that perhaps the state and the Metro - North aren't prepared to foot the bill.

NYC Public Advocate Bill de Blasio took to Twitter this morning to capitalize on counter Mayor Bloomberg's verbal slight to Buffalo, expressing his love and support for the Queen City.

The bill was also getting more and more unpopular as the «debate» went on and got uglier and it started becoming apparent that anyone who voted for the bill that wasn't in a totally safe district would face major challenges in reelection bids, especially for republicans, for supporting the bill, so passing fast there was hope that the public's short memory would forget the worst transgressions.