Sentences with phrase «reduced economic opportunity»

The growth in those causal factors — from a population boom to reduced economic opportunity in the countryside — has driven the greatest migration worldwide in recent history.

These are fundamentally taxes imposed on business (or a drain on the treasury), and eventually a bill comes due in terms of reduced economic opportunity, plus more formal tax hikes.

Not exact matches

A new report from the president's Council of Economic Advisers quantifies the extent to which some of these opportunity gaps are weighing on our economy — and the economic returns to reduciEconomic Advisers quantifies the extent to which some of these opportunity gaps are weighing on our economy — and the economic returns to reducieconomic returns to reducing them.

Whether through democracy, strong public education, quality health care, or broad economic opportunity — reducing inequity is the highest human achievement.»

Trump signed the Reducing Poverty in America by Promoting Opportunity and Economic Mobility executive order on Tuesday, directing federal agencies to expand work requirements for those who receive benefits from government assistance programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, and public housing.

Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.

Founded by co-chairs Michael R. Bloomberg, Henry M. Paulson Jr., and Thomas F. Steyer, the Risky Business Project examined the economic risks presented by climate change and opportunities to reduce them.

With the right policy framework, we are confident that America can reduce the economic risks from climate change while seizing new market opportunities.

The second problem is that in order to get some of its debt absolved, Puerto Rico agreed to impose the harsh austerity measures — reducing education and health spending, for instance — that hurt growth at the same time that thousands are fleeing to the mainland in search of economic opportunity.

Based on more than 180,000 interviews conducted between May and October in 54 countries, 2009 GEM data show that the global economic downturn reduced the number of people who thought there were good opportunities to start a business in many parts of the world.

A multitude of local programs, differing according to the national cultures and social systems in which they sparing up, struggle to improve public education, deliver medical care, reduce crime, and enhance economic opportunity.

FAO seeks better economic opportunities for all by investing in sustainable agricultural practices and food systems that reduce inequalities and create decent jobs.

Founded in 1989 in protest of traditional charity models, the organization uses career training, job creation, and sustainable business practices to strengthen local food systems and reduce disparities in health and economic opportunity.

Also at 10 a.m., the state Senate Republicans unveil a 2018 «Jobs and Opportunity Agenda» that would provide significant tax cuts for businesses, cut red tape, reduce regulatory burdens, invest in workforce development, and strengthen New York's economic development programs, Room 124, state Capitol, State Street, Albany.

I choose to look at the recent episodes of economic contraction across the continent as opportunities to diversify our economies and invest in building critical infrastructure, especially in power, to reduce our susceptibility to commodity shocks and break out of the perpetual boom - bust cycles.»

«New York is now one step closer to enabling increased transportation options for riders; allowing for greater economic opportunity for drivers; and creating benefits to the community like reducing impaired driving and CO2 emissions,» said David Mack, the senior director of public affairs at Lyft.

:: Urgently pay Edo State pensioners over 42 months outstanding pension benefits and entitlements from the over N29bn Paris Club refunds received by your government and meant for the payment of pension arrears and gratuities;:: Adopt a human rights policy of guaranteeing regular payment of pension benefits and entitlements so that pensioners and their families can live decently;:: Recognize the human rights of Edo State pensioners and ensure their full and effective enjoyment of those rights, as well as provide them with information to enable them to claim their rights;:: Treat all pensioners in Edo State as individuals with humanity and dignity and respect and promote their higher standard of living and improve economic and social conditions for all pensioners;:: Provide Edo State pensioners with proper support and assistance to alleviate their plight, including by ensuring informal, community - based and recreation - oriented programs for pensioners to help develop their sense of self - reliance and independence;:: Reduce opportunities for corruption in the spending of the Paris Club refunds

Compared to the issues that fire us up as politicians and campaigners, like reducing poverty and expanding economic opportunities, deficit reduction is perhaps a dry subject.

In a statement local Assemblyman Michael Blake said, «We are reminded that we need greater community and police relations, to get rid of these guns from our communities, provide economic opportunities so Bronxites don't go down the wrong path and ensure that violence is reduced while trust is gained.

If implemented, the governor's commitments will put New York on the map as a national leader — reducing dangerous climate pollution while advancing opportunities to harness the environmental and economic benefits provided by a forward - thinking renewable energy economy.

However, he said, the overall economic growth across the sub-region, had not been inclusive to expand job creation opportunities, while unemployment among the youth had been rising with insufficient growth to reduce poverty levels.

In contrast to the often narrowly defined single - objective nature of flood control, they observe that SFM places an emphasis not only on reducing risk (to people, economics and the environment) but also on seeking opportunities to working with natural processes and promoting multiple benefits across a range of criteria (ecological, societal and economic).

Given the continuous commitment of most countries to reduce emissions, and the firm leadership of Europe, China and Russia in shaping the transformation towards a decarbonized economy, the United States runs the risk of being left behind and missing one of the greatest economic opportunities of our time.

Increased education levels lead to increased job opportunities and faster economic growth, concern about the environment and a more tolerant society, reduce early births and child marriages, and save the lives of mothers and children (UNESCO, Education Transforms Lives).

Long before the Risk report, the War on Poverty saw schools as key to reducing racial and other disparities in economic opportunity.

The use of interdistrict - choice programs is unlikely to increase most students» educational opportunities significantly, a new report concludes, despite recent attention to the idea as a means of reducing economic and racial segregation and giving students in low - performing public schools a chance to find a better school.

Economic growth creates new employment and profit opportunities in some industries, but growth reduces opportunities in others.

First, public school choice programs (such as charter and interdistrict magnet schools) in Connecticut are all required by Connecticut law to provide children with an equal educational opportunity and to reduce racial, ethnic, and economic isolation of students (except technical schools).

A statement by the state chapter of the Northeast Charter Schools Network (NECSN) called the Voices report «puzzling» because charter schools are «Bringing educational opportunity to every child, particularly Connecticut's growing Hispanic population» and are «Providing the kind of education that leads to college and career and reduces racial and economic isolation.»

The greatest gains in reducing gaps in achievement and opportunity have been made during periods when concentrated poverty has been dispersed through efforts at integration, or during economic growth for the black middle class and other communities, or where significant new investments in school funding have occurred.

In contrast the privately funded non-profit HCZ, promise zones are high poverty urban, rural and tribal communities designated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (H.U.D) to connect and partner with local leaders and receive federal funding aimed at «improving educational opportunities, leveraging private investment, increasing economic activity, reducing violent crimes, enhancing public health and addressing other communal priorities.»

About CALSTART CALSTART and its 160 member companies are dedicated to expanding and supporting a clean transportation industry that cleans the air, creates jobs and economic opportunities, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and secures our transportation energy future.

«Extending the popular Central Mesa light rail line will open more doors to economic opportunity and spur new commercial development downtown, while reducing congestion in one of the state's fastest - growing regions.»

«The GSE's major role in mortgage finance had the perverse effect of reducing the attractiveness of opportunities for banks in higher credit quality mortgages (the GSEs take their cut with the advantage of near - Treasury borrowing rates and far higher gearing, leaving a smaller part of the economic pie left for banks).»

And the GSE's major role in mortgage finance had the perverse effect of reducing the attractiveness of opportunities for banks in higher credit quality mortgages (the GSEs take their cut with the advantage of near - Treasury borrowing rates and far higher gearing, leaving a smaller part of the economic pie left for banks).

Sponsored Education Admissions Georgia Aquarium developed the Sponsored Education Admissions (SEA) program in an effort to ensure diverse audiences, regardless of economic status, have an opportunity to participate in our unique educational experiences at a reduced rate or free of charge.

Underscoring that maintaining carbon - intensive modes of production established in 19th - century Europe will incur enormous social and economic cost in the medium and long term, whereas shifting to a carbon - neutral future based on green technology and low - carbon energy creates wealth, jobs, new economic opportunities and local cobenefits in terms of health and reduced pollution,

Replacing fossil fuel - derived energy both reduces greenhouse gas emissions and creates economic opportunities for indigenous peoples.

The report found tremendous opportunity lies in leveraging the best of Canada's ingenuity, skills, workforce and abundant renewable energy resources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create economic opportunities and protect the health of Canadians.

The American Lung Association supports programs and policies to encourage consumers and utility companies to expand investment in energy efficiency and energy conservation measures to reduce air pollution emissions, to reduce household energy expenses, and to stimulate new economic opportunities and job creation.

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ODOT and the Department of Land Conservation and Development are leading the Oregon Sustainable Transportation Initiative, a statewide effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation while creating healthier, more livable communities and greater economic opportunity.

The report looks in detail at urban design, energy and land use, and concludes that «all countries at all levels of income now have the opportunity to build lasting economic growth at the same time as reducing the immense risks of climate change.»

Massachusetts has long been a national leader in efforts to capture clean energy economic development opportunities, enhance energy security, and reduce emissions.

It identifies opportunities to reduce GHG emissions while fostering economic development.

Gloria Estefan Fdn grant for «Improve global health and wellness, increase opportunity for women and girls, reduce childhood obesity, create economic opportunity and growth, and help communities address the effects of climate change»

Economic costs of climate change policies are defined as opportunity costs — in this case what must be sacrificed or changed in order to reduce emissions.

While solar projects may be used to reduce carbon emissions and provide job opportunities, to date these projects have been concentrated in first - world countries that already have economic opportunities.

A decentralized solar thermal economy would provide clean water, food and energy security, economic opportunities, healthier families, reduced toil and less environmental damage.

In this panel, we consider the opportunities to reduce economic pressure on nature through accelerated social and technological innovation.