Sentences with phrase «raises issues of importance»

You have never been timid to raise issues of importance or to stand up for causes that matter to you, but you have also brought a keen sense of humour to the Cabinet table — and you will be hugely missed.
The number of top employers headquartered outside North America raises the issue of the importance of a worldwide presence for modern life science companies.
While humorous, he raises the issue of the importance of socialization and play in a child's life.

Not exact matches

Unquestionably the issues raised are of far more fundamental theological and religious importance than cleaning up sexist language and electing women bishops, important as those achievements are.
It seems to lead to minimizing the importance of the issues raised for theological schooling by pluralism.
Weigel highlights the huge importance of the issues raised by Benedict at Westminster: «What are the moral foundations of democracy, and of the democratic commitment to civility, tolerance, and the rule of law?
But the issues raised are matters of ultimate importance toward which indifference is impossible.
The recent trends in religious television raise questions and issues which are of importance not only for political observers, but also for religious communicators, sociologists, and those concerned with understanding how television functions in American society.
Sir, The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill, which receives its second reading in the House of Lords today, raises three issues of particular importance.
And with Liverpool having the joint second best defensive record in the league, the accusations levied against the defensive work of the side, although some of them are pertinent, seem to have not as much importance in comparison to the issues raised here, although with the slight caveat that there is a noticeable drop off between the two seasons in terms of interceptions from midfield and the forwards, which has lead to Liverpool not being so strong on the counter attack and the fact that the majority of the shots Liverpool have conceded seem to be in the space in front of the defence and behind the midfield.
Much of an MP's work has become parochial and it is very often in the Westminster Hall adjournment debates that issues which may not grip the commentariat but are of genuine interest and importance to the real lives of real people are raised.
Fighting against entrenched power is never easy, and victory is never guaranteed, but the issues we've raised in this campaign — whether it's a lack of affordable housing, the need for a $ 15 minimum wage, or the importance of honest, ethical representation in government — will continue to drive me in what I do next.»
«We are pleased that the Defence Committee has also highlighted the importance of closing critical capability gaps, especially in maritime patrol aircraft, as well as the regeneration of sufficient numbers of trained personnel and equipment for the military to remain effective — issues we raised in our SDSR contribution published in July.
In an interactive forum dubbed «The Future leaders Dialogue Series» the teaching staff of Gomoa Darumpong, raised critical issues of policy and administrative importance that may be contributing to the poor B.E.C.E performance in districts such as Gomoa West.
In August 2013, Ros - Lehtinen, chair of the House Middle East and South Asia subcommittee, told the Miami Herald she raised the issue while leading a congressional delegation to Israel, stressing to Israeli officials the importance of them providing the Wultz family what they need for their lawsuit.
The issues raised were of great intrinsic importance, in political terms the thinkers and politicians involved were trying to lay the basis for a way forward for the Labour Party that broke with Blairism and New Labour, renewing the party's appeal to its traditional supporters and providing a credible electoral framework for the next general election.
Sewel's alleged behaviour has not raised any issue of great constitutional importance but reminds the public of its distaste for the unelected upper house.
As the Press Association reports, an appeal judge has ruled ten test cases should be heard, as they raise issues of public importance.
In light of concerns raised in a recent parliamentary report that free schools are not being set up in areas of greatest demand for new places, the issue of who can get into free schools has gained more importance.
2) The main issue the Dems should raise is the importance of having their party control at least one branch of government for the sole sake of having some oversight of the president.
In the UK concerns about institutional discrimination raised by the charity Mencap in its Death by Indifference report, and the Confidential Inquiry into Premature Deaths of People with Learning Disabilities, have highlighted the importance of tackling these issues.
To address the issue conservationists and government agencies have increased enforcement along with an effort to raise awareness in local communities of the importance of protecting sea turtles.
The European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) has issued a new clinical guide with the aim of raising awareness of the importance of calcium in lowering the risk of osteoporosis.
If you promote research, which can be quantified, and make it the paramount issue with promotion and tenure and salary raises, then you diminish the standing and importance of teaching necessarily, which can't be quantified.
Indeed, in the face of recent findings by Education Policy institute, which found that 20 of the largest multi-academy trusts (MATs)-- running more than 300 schools — fall «significantly below» the national average for improving pupils» attainment, the importance of self - assessment not just within each school but right across the trust, is perhaps more important than ever before; and goes to the heart of addressing the issues raised in the all - party parliamentary group's (APPG) 21 questions http://www.nga.org.uk/News/NGA-News/Pre-2016/21Q.aspx
In addition, the Child Protection Unit features materials and resources to help educate families about child abuse and neglect to help raise their awareness about the importance of the issue and give them additional skills they need to protect their child.
We also want to highlight our updated Facilities Advocacy web page as well as our Prop. 39 Media and Community Outreach Toolkit to help you raise awareness on this issue, and the importance of facilities for your students and your community.
Together, these projects encouraged grassroots thinking about leadership, expanded the kinds of organizations addressing this issue and raised public awareness about the importance of leadership to improve student learning.
These concerns have been raised for human infants, and whether or not veterinarians consider the issue of any importance for puppies.
You (and your dog) learn things like the importance of temperament, how to raise a therapy dog, obedience requirements, liability issues, and how to deal with special patient populations.
Safe Hounds Beagle Rescue also strives to educate the public about the Beagle breed with emphasis on the humane treatment of all companion animals, proper care and guardianship, the importance of spaying and neutering to reduce pet overpopulation, and to raise awareness of companion animal welfare issues.
The SCASV promotes the importance of the specialty of shelter medicine in veterinary medicine, raises student awareness of issues pertaining to homeless animals and pet overpopulation, and encourages camaraderie among veterinary students with an interest in animal shelter medicine.
Joy is committed to raising public awareness around issues surrounding service dogs, and their importance in the lives of those who enlist their special training.
Trying to help by raising awareness about the importance of biodiversity and other important issues such as: bees; soil; permaculture; food; ethics; animal rights; growing food; sustainable living and more... Frequency about 1 post per month Since Jan 2011 Website beestrawbridge.blogspot.com + Follow Facebook fans - n / a.
Ninja Theory is not the first games company to show support to mental health charities, as Wired Productions recently announced that the firm was launching a year - long campaign to «raise awareness and bring ongoing attention to the importance of mental health issues,» via a partnership with non-profit charity Take This.
«Game developers are passionate about what they do and we want to hear from anyone who feels they can contribute, whether by helping to raise awareness of issues, presenting technological advances, or discussing areas of importance in games development today and beyond,» said Tandem Events» managing director Andy Lane.
Tom Eccles, Executive Director of CCS Bard states: «Through her timely exhibitions, critical thinking, and eloquent, intelligent advocacy, Thelma Golden has demonstrated that curating is of crucial importance, raising issues and developing ideas that are central to our time.
But, the global warming issue is of such importance that, because I've read the book and because Andy raises the topic here, I feel that I should express my thoughts.
It remains to be seen whether the series draws a substantial and sustained audience, but the Showtime team, at least in episode one, deserves plaudits for taking a compellingly fresh approach to showing the importance of climate hazards to human affairs, the role of greenhouse gases in raising the odds of some costly and dangerous outcomes and — perhaps most important — revealing the roots of the polarizing divisions in society over this issue.
12:30 p.m. I've posted a fresh piece in which I acknowledge the importance of issues raised by the e-mail exchanges, but return to the broader context that quickly gets lost.]
This analytical report aims to raise awareness of key government and humanitarian actors on the importance of addressing land tenure issues in natural disasters.
«Increased Presidential engagement on climate adaptation issues would both elevate the importance of adaptation activities within the government and raise the profile of the adaptation challenge with the nation as a whole.
So if you do want to help on the issue you raised, then provide an estimate of the importance of photosynthesis on the global energy balance.
In addition to raising awareness about the importance of taking action on environmental issues, the EcoChallenge is a major fundraiser for the Northwest Earth Institute.
The judge who granted leave to appeal acknowledged the decision's «importance to the profession, as well as to the administration of justice generally», and described the core issue raised by the decision to be whether «pre-approval to use discovery evidence under one of the exceptions contained in [Rule 30.1] is or is not required»: S.C. v. N.S., 2017 ONSC 2601 at para. 8.
Without minimizing the importance of that debate, UPL restrictions raise a second and equally important issue: The laws in place in the United States today allocate the entire legal services market to the legal profession — to the legal profession only — and those laws (more or less successfully) support bar associations and other groups of lawyers when they attempt to keep nonlawyers and nontraditional structures out of the market.
After taking the matter under advisement, Collings issued his opinion yesterday, which he began with this statement: «It sometimes happens that small cases raise issues of fundamental importance in our system of justice; this case happens to be an example.»
«The applicant's request does not establish that the decision conflicts with established jurisprudence and that the reconsideration raises issues of general or public importance.
«This case constitutes public interest litigation: the respondents have raised issues of public importance that transcend their immediate interests.
Its high cost, dependence upon the quality of electronic records management, interdependence with admissibility of evidence rules and practices, and development of TAR (technology aided review) software, which in itself raises many complex issues, will maintain disclosure and discovery's importance to all litigators for many years to come.
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