Sentences with phrase «role in bettering the state»

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Another, featuring execs from PayPal and Salesforce, will discuss the role of the tech industry in trying to shape LGBT hiring laws and best practices — especially in states like Indiana and North Carolina, where recent legislation has opened the door even wider for legally permissible discrimination.

The comments from Cruz and Lee suggest MacManus will likely face a nasty confirmation battle that will touch on the role he played as Clinton's top aide in the immediate aftermath of the Benghazi attack, as well as during the scandal over her use of a private email account while serving as secretary of State.

Both the private sector as well as federal, state and local governments have an important role to play in supporting high growth businesses and job creation.

This implies a slowdown in reforms that increase the private sector's productivity and economic share, together with a greater economic role for state - owned enterprises (and for state - owned banks in the allocation of credit and savings), as well as resource nationalism, trade protectionism, import - substitution industrialisation policies, and imposition of capital controls.

In a reversal of roles, New York is urging the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to adopt the state's new best interest regulation, which extends fiduciary responsibility to life insurance.

Prior to the felony counts there was a $ 13 billion settlement with the Justice Department and Federal and State regulators in 2013 for JPMorgan Chase's role in selling toxic mortgage investments to investors as worthwhile products when the bank had good reason to believe they would blow up.

Our role as parents, I believe, is the same as our role as Christians: to do the best we can with what we have and what we know; and, after that, to live our entire lives in a constant state of humility and repentance.

It offers positive and negative role models for this virtue through its portraits of Socrates, Thrasymachus, and their friends, and in the action of the dialogue offers exemplary insight into how such virtue might be best acquired by an individual or a state.

Less polemically but still in the Enlightenment tradition, Montesquieu used the example of the reducciones in his Spirit of the Laws to work through questions about the common good and the role of the state in procuring human happiness.

In political and social thought, no Christian has ever written a more profound defense of the democratic idea and its component parts, such as the dignity of the person, the sharp distinction between society and the state, the role of practical wisdom, the common good, the transcendent anchoring of human rights, transcendent judgment upon societies, and the interplay of goodness and evil in human individuals and institutionIn political and social thought, no Christian has ever written a more profound defense of the democratic idea and its component parts, such as the dignity of the person, the sharp distinction between society and the state, the role of practical wisdom, the common good, the transcendent anchoring of human rights, transcendent judgment upon societies, and the interplay of goodness and evil in human individuals and institutionin human individuals and institutions.

The full story of the role of the churches in the fall of state socialism in several Eastern European countries is not yet well - known in the West.

In her role, Cook will serve as a principal adviser on religious freedom to President Barack Obama and Clinton, as well as head the Office of International Religious Freedom in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor at the State DepartmenIn her role, Cook will serve as a principal adviser on religious freedom to President Barack Obama and Clinton, as well as head the Office of International Religious Freedom in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor at the State Departmenin the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor at the State Department.

The unfolding of modern history played its role in taking the Church beyond this «thesis / hypothesis» business, not least because the experience of the Catholic Church in the United States demonstrated that religious freedom and (in American constitutional terms, «no establishment») could be good for the Church.

Instead, our role as Christian leaders within the community can be to actively engage in conversations around education equity issues like accountability, state vision, and transparency and accessibility in reporting so parents and community leaders alike have the needed information to know how to best support strengthening local schools.

It was St John Paul who unfolded a completely different vision, one in which sexuality is shown to play an essential role in our knowing, loving and serving God, as well as our neighbour, in all states of life.

Well, for one thing Romney isn't in any church leadership role currently, so basically he is just like anyone else who is of a certain faith who also happens to be running for office, so how does someone in that situation run for office when it comes to the idea of separation of church and state?

In the United States in the nineteenth century, and well into the twentieth, it was understood that students should be prepared to play their roles as citizens of the natioIn the United States in the nineteenth century, and well into the twentieth, it was understood that students should be prepared to play their roles as citizens of the natioin the nineteenth century, and well into the twentieth, it was understood that students should be prepared to play their roles as citizens of the nation.

They brought goat cheese to the United States when it wasn't well - known, and play an important role in the community and teaching others about goat raising and cheese - making practices.

His vast experience positions him well for the Black Bottle Brand Ambassador role as the blended Scotch rolls out across New York and other key cities in the United States.

Having already stated though that he will not panic buy, it seems as though Moreno will continue to have a prominent role to play for the team, as ultimately a natural left - back is surely a better option than playing Milner out of his favoured position in an awkward spot for Liverpool.

The Angelo State grad performed well in his roles — 2010 5A II state champion at Steele High School, 2011 state runner up, mentor for Tech RB DeAndre Washington as he rushed for 2,500 yards in 2014 - 15 — but if nothing else, the geography was confuState grad performed well in his roles — 2010 5A II state champion at Steele High School, 2011 state runner up, mentor for Tech RB DeAndre Washington as he rushed for 2,500 yards in 2014 - 15 — but if nothing else, the geography was confustate champion at Steele High School, 2011 state runner up, mentor for Tech RB DeAndre Washington as he rushed for 2,500 yards in 2014 - 15 — but if nothing else, the geography was confustate runner up, mentor for Tech RB DeAndre Washington as he rushed for 2,500 yards in 2014 - 15 — but if nothing else, the geography was confusing.

The role of the fans at this juncture it our club's history appears lost of most individuals who frequent this site following a victory... I'll explain further, but first I must state that I have cared for this club dearly for the better part of 35 years, so my critique is both measured and carefully considered... there is certainly nothing wrong with celebrating a victory, regardless of the circumstances, but making wild predictions or fawning over players after a lacklustre win solves very little, if anything it enables those in charge to continue down the road too frequently traveled

Life couldn't be better for Edgerrin James — he's got a fat contract, a starring role in a high - powered offense, a state - of - the - art stadium and an Arizona Cardinals team that's finally ready to win

But, in an interview with the Daily Mail, the playmaker stated that he is currently playing the best football of his career and despite not having the aforementioned «Galacticos» ahead of him he seems to be finally happy with his teammates and role at the Emirates.

A daily nap serves an important role in your child's nighttime sleep as it allows them to fall asleep in a rested state — the state that is necessary for a good night's sleep.

BFHI has been shown to be very effective in increasing breastfeeding initiation, exclusive breastfeeding and breastfeeding duration in many countries, as well as improving mother's health care experiences and reducing rates of infant abandonment.12 Given the short and long - term benefits of breastfeeding to the infant, mother and society, implementing BFHI — alongside with the other objectives stated in the Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding - continues to have an important role to play in health services worldwide.

Interactive training, delivered in single or multi-session formats, begins with an assessment of the current state of father engagement in pediatrics, as well as a discussion about parenting and the pediatrician's role.

In my years in the early childhood field, I have seen increased recognition — around the state and in the nation — of the critical role that early childhood development plays in the health and well - being of the child, the adult they become and society as a wholIn my years in the early childhood field, I have seen increased recognition — around the state and in the nation — of the critical role that early childhood development plays in the health and well - being of the child, the adult they become and society as a wholin the early childhood field, I have seen increased recognition — around the state and in the nation — of the critical role that early childhood development plays in the health and well - being of the child, the adult they become and society as a wholin the nation — of the critical role that early childhood development plays in the health and well - being of the child, the adult they become and society as a wholin the health and well - being of the child, the adult they become and society as a whole.

Athletic Advisory Committees play a vital role in the development of each of the athletic state tournament series conducted by the IHSA, as well as in the relationship of all the programs to the total structure of IHSA.

PATS President John Moyer stated «With the recent elections, the main goal of the «Hike To Harrisburg» event was to thank those legislators who have been PATS supporters and to enlighten the freshman legislators about our Society, as well as, our role in concussion and sudden cardiac arrest management and other recent health care issues that we have supported.»

Cuomo announced the unveiling of an exhibit in the Capitol that honors New York's service men and women who have died in war, as well as highlighting the state's leading role in the birth of the Memorial Day holiday.

Aregbesola, in a condolence statement signed by the Director, Bureau of Communications and Strategy, Mr. Semiu Okanlawon, said the death of the Akande matriarch has created a huge void in Osun as her maternal role in the socio - political affairs of the state would be greatly missed by the government and the good people.

I pay tribute today to Egypt and the United States and to the UN secretary general for their role in bringing about a ceasefire in Gaza, and we now need to build on it to bring about a lasting peace, including an end to the smuggling of weapons and the opening up of Gaza for trade as well as for aid.

Off late however, we see a counter-trend, as member states seek to strengthen their role through the European Council, and as national parliaments themselves become better organised in their attempts to control the EU decision - making process.

«The Government should increase the intake of Schools of Midwifery & Nursing to 100 and the State should devise a mechanism for safer blood transfusion by equipping one comprehensive health centre and one secondary health centre per LGA Other recommendations include, all key institutional stakeholders such as the Ministry of Health, Hospital's Management Board and the Ondo State Primary Healthcare Development Board should be strengthened to better perform their respective regulatory and implementation roles as regards the RBF in the sState should devise a mechanism for safer blood transfusion by equipping one comprehensive health centre and one secondary health centre per LGA Other recommendations include, all key institutional stakeholders such as the Ministry of Health, Hospital's Management Board and the Ondo State Primary Healthcare Development Board should be strengthened to better perform their respective regulatory and implementation roles as regards the RBF in the sState Primary Healthcare Development Board should be strengthened to better perform their respective regulatory and implementation roles as regards the RBF in the statestate.

Whatever one thinks about the potency of the Big Society as a political message — and I have my doubts, as I have said before — it is based on a good Conservative principle: that the state's role is limited, and voluntary groups have an important part to play in helping society flourish.

And he noted in a question - and - answer session that state lawmakers have a role to play in placing casinos around the state as well.

The comptroller's office stated it plays a critical role in reviewing state contracts to ensure best value of taxpayer dollars.

«Listen, we're making a bet that it's in his interest now, as well as our own, as well as Mayor de Blasio, who played a very prominent role last night in Albany at this convention, to flip the state Senate,» Cantor said on «Up With Steve Kornacki.»

«I promise to follow faithfully the constitution and all laws of the republic and to fulfill my role to the best of my knowledge and conscience,» he said as he was sworn in as the head of state.

McCall says the nation, as well as economically damaged upstate New York, are at a crossroads, and he says both believe that «government has a legitimate role to play in education», and that SUNY campuses, located all across the state can help.

Chris: As the discussion here indicates, there's a lot of interest in the role that Howard Dean's 50 state strategy played in the Democratic win, as well as in the importance of the netroots.

«We need Governor Cuomo to fulfill his role as the leader of our party and unite Democrats for the good of New York State,» said Mike Murphy, spokesman for Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart - Cousins, in a statement to the press.

NEW YORK CITY — Moses «Mark» Stern, the cooperating witness who played a pivotal role in the arrests of state Sen. Malcolm Smith and five others, is a well - connected upstate powerbroker who kept dirt on politicians for a «rainy day» and had ties to many elected officials, including state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, sources said.

Batra, an attorney, said he's known DiFiore in her role as prosecutor, judge and head of JCOPE, and that she's a good pick to the lead the state court system and head the seven - member Court of Appeals.

«I am going to take a very different role as attorney general in being an advocate for issues and ideas that are going to make the state a better place,» he said.

«I don't think the IDC played a definitive role in any of that,» Lipton said, «and I think a progressive majority in the state Senate could have gotten much better raise the age legislation passed, could have gotten a much stronger minimum wage bill, not to mention all the stuff that's left undone.»

Majority Leader Lorigo reminds the County Executive that when he served in the role of Comptroller during the 2011 borrowing process, Mr. Poloncarz stated in a letter to the Legislature, «I reiterate that my goal is to ensure County taxpayers get the best deal possible regardless of whether the County of the ECFSA issues this year's RAN.»

I want to work with him and I want to do good things that will respect the role that the state plays in education but at the same time work more closely with our federal colleagues.»

With his role in the Senate leadership as well as a Senator representing city residents and their toddler's ready to begin learning, Senator Klein's mediation between the city and state administrations comes at time when the local issue has hit the national state.