Sentences with phrase «regarding government business»

«I'd like to set the record straight: Neither I nor anyone in my office has spoken with the president or any high - level member of the Trump administration, including Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt, regarding government business since August.»

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The auditor general has found major flaws in the state government's Buy Local policy, with concerns regarding data collection leaving agencies unsure if the policy is benefitting local businesses.

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.

Owners of businesses with five or more employees are more than twice as likely as sole proprietors to be paying closer attention to the government's proposed tax changes (see comprehensive owner tables for more information) and are also more likely to have «heard a lot about» both the proposed changes regarding income sprinkling and those regarding passive investment income:

There are several threats we expect to face during the course of starting and running our vegetable export business and they are; changing government policies as regards exports, vitality of the currency, and having to deal with the arrival of a new competitor.

The Australian government explains that it has taken the same approach that countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada have taken regarding digital currency businesses because it will facilitate innovation and follow guidance issued by the Financial Action Task Force — the international regulator for preventing money laundering, terrorism financing, and other dangers that hinder the world's financial system.

When asked what changes they wanted the next municipal government to pursue in regards to transportation, 49 per cent chose «Properly fund transportation and transit development without shifting the burden further on to business.»

With a wave of anti-immigrant, anti-free trade sentiment sweeping through Europe, and uncertainty in the U.S. with regard to its H - 1B visa program, Hussen said the federal government's response is simply business as usual — carrying on with policies already implemented or in progress that are designed to make it easier for Canadian companies to get the skilled people they need to grow.

The strong reaction of the U.S. delegation to such proposals makes it clear what the real priorities of our government are with regard to scope, balance, depth, and fairness in news and information, on the one hand, and profits for business on the other.

So practically minded Christians, especially those who rather uncritically regarded American government and business as more - or-less Christian enterprises, have readily supported such trends.

«Our government did nothing regarding Noriega's drug business...,» a U.S. government investigation headed by Senator John Kerry reported, «because the first priority was the contra war.

In this regard, the National Housing Task Force recommends that increased federal spending for housing be allocated through a program of entitlements to states and localities based on need as well as through a program of matching funds based on the willingness of local governments, businesses and nonprofits to provide land and financing.

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Government regulation and consumer eating habits may impact our business as a result of changes in attitudes regarding diet and health or new information regarding the health effects of consuming our menu offerings.

The dairy industry is big business in the United States, with powerful influence within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the government agency charged with providing sound leadership regarding our food system.

Cable and May repeatedly clashed over the issue of immigration when in government, particularly with regard to universities which came under Cable's remit as business secretary.

Local Government The FSB's Local Government Policy Unit works to ensure small businesses can compete and grow locally and are treated fairly by local authorities and Government regarding rates, business taxes, planning and procurement.

Mr. Speaker, the 2018 - 2021 Budget is informed by the President's Coordinated Programme for Economic and Social Development Policies which aims at creating a conducive environment for the private sector to thrive, propel growth and create employment opportunies, especially for the youth.In this regard, Government's policy objectives for the medium term will aim at: • Stabilizing the economy and setting it on a path of sustained, diversified and resilient growth; • Optimizing the key sources of growth in the economy on sustainable basis; • Enhancing a competitive and enabling business environment for private sector - led growth; • Formalizing the informal sector; • Building a strong and resilient economy able to withstand internal and external shocks; • Promoting agro-industrial enterprises as the basis for the «One District, One Factory» initiative; and • Creating entrepreneurial and employment opportunities, especially for the youth.

His strategic planning firm advises business leaders, financial institutions, non-profits and government entities regarding the creation and implementation of strategic plans for personal and organizational development.

EPCRA establishes requirements for businesses and for federal, state, and local governments regarding emergency planning and community right - to - know (CRTK) reporting for hazardous chemicals.

And even those who would regard all such concepts as mythical (cosmopolitans or libertarians who do not think that their passport or citizenship involves any social membership) would probably still acknowledge that existing institutions - the British government, the Monarchy, Parliament, Barclays Bank, Everton Football Club, etc - are inheritors not just of their history (good and bad) but indeed of the material consequences of that (eg assets belonging to the state, or the Royal family, or a business; or indeed debts).

The signature line on Glaser's email included a boilerplate disclaimer: «Important Note: Please direct any emails or questions regarding New York State official business to (my government email address).

Ministers and Their Departments regards the machinery of government (the structure of government departments and how responsibilities can be transferred), and how ministers should ensure that their work is covered during any absence from London, even for constituency business.

The government arbitrarily takes the view that unless it is defeated on its own business — almost impossible — all other votes are regarded as advisory and set aside.

Such statements include declarations regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and its management, including those related to cash flow, gross margins, revenues, and expenses are dependent on a number of factors outside of the control of the company including, inter alia, the markets for the Company's products and services, costs of goods and services, other expenses, government regulations, litigations, and general business conditions.

What is indisputable, however, is that there is much more media attention regarding ethical issues in business, government, health care, science, law, and education.

Among the study findings: * 98 % of libraries provide free public access to Wi - Fi, up from 89 % in 2012; * 98 % provide technology training, ranging from internet safety and privacy to coding to using social media; * 98 % provide assistance completing online government forms; * 97 % provide online homework help; * 95 % offer workforce development training programs; * 90 % offer e-books, up from 76 % in 2012; * 56 % offer health and wellness programs regarding developing healthy lifestyles; * 50 % offer entrepreneurship and small business development programs; and * Average number of computers provided by libraries is now 20, up from 16 in 2012

Although the law is explicit in regards to government and employer practices concerning discrimination, when it comes to private businesses like a bank, they can discriminate against you if you have filed for bankruptcy protection and want credit.

Sometimes there are further clarifications with regards to business personal property that belongs to the government, but that varies state by state.

In regards to the former, the crux of the matter is how well and consistently the business is able to compound its equity / capital You should investigate whether the business has historically been able to let profits drip down to the equity, and to what degree that equity has been compounded above the level you could get on alternative investments (e.g. an index fund, government bond etc.).

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Organized by the Economist, the Summit brings together business leaders, government officials, investors, ocean advocates, and members of the scientific community for a constructive and solution - based dialogue regarding the future of the oceans and their inhabitants.

According to the mayor's press release, it will also provide «City government, residents and businesses information regarding the true costs of carbon intensive activities, which are likely to be much higher than nominal amounts charged by several current offset programs.»

(Maybe we need to go into the business of making a temperature controlled photo - reactive glass shingle / tile and getting the government to add that to the Climate and Energy Security Bill regarding building code standards...?)

The following was published in Climate Spectator regarding a new Prime Minister's Business Advisory Council to advise the Executive Government, supposing that the Liberals get into gGovernment, supposing that the Liberals get into governmentgovernment.

Particularly in regard to the assertion that nations, sub-national governments, organizations, businesses and individuals have duties and responsibilities to others we need people of conscience to speak out.

It is odd that political parties talk very little about the TPP's investor - state dispute settlement mechanism, which could enable global business enterprises to supersede decisions taken by Japanese central and local governments regarding environmental protection and social policy.

An old - school lawyer may know better, but I'm pretty sure doing business with the government has always had fairly comprehensive requirements regarding what could and could not be deleted.

These dispositions are obviously pertinent and, we would dare say, welcomed when regarding the relationship between businesses or between businesses and governments, but what of consumers?

It aspires to award 25 % of government contracts to small and medium sized businesses and regards the codes of practice as a barrier for SMEs, mutuals, co-operatives, charities and social enterprises to entering the public sector market.

Responding to the committee's findings, the government said it will clarify certain definitions and provisions in the act, including what qualifies as a commercial electronic message, whether business - to - business messaging fit this definition, the definition of «electronic address,» the provisions regarding implied consent and express consent and the act's application to charities and non-profits.

Davis Wright Tremaine's government contracts counseling and litigation group regularly advises prime and subcontractors on administration, bidding, contract negotiation and formation, mergers and acquisitions, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARs) compliance, REA's, claims, dispute resolution, procurement ethics, internal investigations and mandatory disclosure and Small Business Administration (SBA) laws and regulations regarding its programs, including those specific to Alaska Native Corporations.

Some of the current notions regarding trust are based on the times in which we live — a legal market that is changing as well as shrinking, record numbers of unemployed law school graduates saddled with record amounts of student debt, daily news of trust violations between business, government and society.

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The changes, which came into effect March 1, impose significant new requirements on companies doing business with the government with regard to certifications, listed offenses, and subcontractors and changed the law with regard to past absolute and conditional discharges.

He contended, as the SJC explains it, «that Cadle's complaint had been filed in retaliation for Schlichtmann's exercise of his right to petition the government for redress regarding Cadle's business practices.»

We advise our clients regarding critical aspects of the business that delve into corporate and international law, litigation, government regulations and real estate.

Shortly after the Ontario government proposed Bill 148 in June 2017, a study by the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis («CANCEA») regarding the expected economic impact of Bill 148 found that 185,000 jobs would be at risk in next two (2) years, and that the Bill 148 amendments to various legislation would have a $ 23 billion impact on businesses in the next two (2) years.

October 18, 2016 - CCGG's Executive Director Stephen Erlichman was quoted in the Wall Street Journal with regard to majority voting being included as a proposed amendment to the Canada Business Corporations Act in federal government Bill C - 25.

It's designed to facilitate the exchange of information between government regulators and businesses regarding regulatory proposals and small business impacts.