Sentences with phrase «to root out corruption»

Still, the Brazilian government needs to do more to improve governance by rooting out corruption and enforcing existing laws.

It was part of a larger investigation to root out corruption after complaints that guards supply inmates with drugs and weapons.

The Smith scandal was among the cases that led Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday to unveil a package of reforms aimed at rooting out corruption in state government.

In mid-September, the three co-chairs of a high - powered commission aimed at rooting out corruption in state politics arranged for a meeting with Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who set up the commission last summer.

Andrew Cuomo abruptly shuttered the Commission in March 2014, later claiming that its work of rooting out corruption in New York State politics was a «phenomenal success.»

With a focus on rooting out corruption in Albany, Senator Jeff Klein, who heads the five - member Independent Democratic Conference, is giving up all of his outside income.

I was a persistent advocate of the Moreland panel, and when he appointed one in June 2013, Cuomo told me in an interview he was «as serious as a heart attack» about rooting out corruption.

«I think there is a sense that the acquisition of great wealth is a value in and of itself and rules are for chumps,» said Brodsky, who spent much of his 20 years rooting out corruption as a crusading committee chairman with subpoena power.

Bharara has gained a national reputation for rooting out corruption in New York State.

According to him, the president's directive to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), to investigate the allegations indicate his readiness to root out corruption even within his...

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP)-- A member of the commission charged with rooting out corruption in Albany said the panel never investigated or intends to investigate Gov. Andrew Cuomo or Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, the Democrats who appointed them.

«The only thing we do know that is new in these times in New York State, is the Black and Hispanic politicians are the ones being wired and sent out to root out corruption among Black and Hispanic officials,» Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr., D - Bronx, wrote in a semi-regular newsletter.

«As attorney general I'll work tirelessly to root out the corruption plaguing this state and return integrity and people's faith back into our government.»

While both Cuomo and Heastie presented the agreement in historical terms — the governor said there would be «more disclosure, more transparency than has ever existed in this government» — it lacks several elements good - government advocates and Attorney General Eric Schneiderman say are necessary to truly root out corruption at the Capitol, most notably a cap or ban on the amount of outside income lawmakers can make.

Jurors also heard briefly about the Moreland Commission, an effort to root out corruption started an unceremoniously ended by Gov. Andrew Cuomo — but not before some of its work was used by Mr. Bharara to bring the case against Mr. Silver, who Ms. Cohen said sought to hide his behavior from the commission.

A spokesman for the Independent Senate Democrats, who rule the Senate in a power sharing deal with Republicans in that house, says the IDC would have preferred legislation, but «if this Commission helps root out corruption, then we welcome it.»

Latimer, meanwhile, stuck a broader chord in his re-election announcement over rooting out corruption and fully funding infrastructure.

«Today's verdict stands as a vindication of the efforts of this office and the FBI to aggressively root out corruption undertaken by a public official in New York,» stated Acting United States Attorney Currie.

We must root out corruption wherever it exists.

According to the Information Minister, Mustapha Hamid, the government is committed to rooting out corruption especially among state officials, and appreciates information from the public to help it take action.

DiFiore was Cuomo's pick to be the first chair of the Joint Commission on Public Ethics, the lame watchdog birthed in December 2011 that's failed miserably to root out corruption ever since.

Former head of the Narcotics Control Board, K.B Quantson, has attributed the failure to completely root out corruption in the Ghanaian society to the attitudes of the general populace to criminality.

In a statement, Kearns added, «I will be drafting a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo asking him to reinstate the Moreland Commission so that it may finish the job of rooting out corruption throughout Albany and all of New York State.»

Now in his second term, Mr. Donovan announced his candidacy on the steps of the state courthouse in Lower Manhattan, where he said that if elected, he would focus on rooting out corruption Albany.

Bruno was tried by the Northern District in Albany, while Silver faces U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara in the Southern District, a much more closely watched office that has made a point of rooting out corruption in state and city government.

What I said was that the movement (Gamergate) is about rooting out corruption and collusion in games media, and that still holds true.

In his victory speech, he promised to follow «the same aggressive, progressive approach» in pursuing social justice and rooting out corruption as current Democratic Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, the front - runner in the governor's race.

What Sen. Espada fails to realize is that the reason «this is all Cuomo» is because Andrew Cuomo is the Attorney General of NYS and therefore the rightful person for rooting out the corruption that continues to take place at the health center.

According to him, the president's directive to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), to investigate the allegations indicate his readiness to root out corruption even within his government.

Some were surprised he would be involved in promoting one of Cuomo's key issues this fall while at the same time being one of 25 commissioners on the Moreland Commission charged by the governor with rooting out corruption in the political system.

It is essential to the future of Nassau County and our state that we act swiftly and decisively to protect taxpayers and restore their trust by rooting out corruption and making dirty politicians pay.

BEIRUT, Lebanon — More than 200 people have been summoned for questioning, and most are still detained, in a wide - ranging crackdown that Saudi Arabia says is aimed at rooting out corruption and reclaiming embezzled funds, the government said Thursday.

Speaking at a forum on the Office of Special Prosecutor Bill in Parliament on Tuesday, he said the current Bill was drafted based on President Akufo - Addo's idea of rooting out corruption in government.

«Jokowi,» as he's known, cleaned up the city and rooted out corruption, thrilling an Indonesian public weary of the status quo.

The new leaders in China seem determined to implement reforms to root out corruption, to keep the economy growing at 7 % or better and to begin to develop improved health care and retirement programs.

His parents encouraged him to keep asking himself that question so that he might root out the corruption in his soul that was driving Jesus» healing hand away.

Speaking on what he described as an «ethical foreign policy» he said: «A Labour government will never undermine the duty we have to help developing nations build their economies, root out corruption and tax evasion, and lift people out of poverty.

Since republics go against gravity, so to speak, it is essential if a republic is to survive that it concern itself actively with the nurturing of its citizens, that it root out corruption and encourage virtue.

«I am the most qualified, prepared and willing to root out corruption in our complex financial system,» Coffey argues in the e-mail.

According to the Executive Director of GII, Linda Ofori - Kwafo, such allegations if swept under the carpet could affect President Akufo - Addo - led government to root out corruption in the country.

«I have spent my career working to root out corruption and I won't stop until Long Island taxpayers get the state government they deserve,» he said.

He is fearless, competent and hasa bold vision to root out corruption.

«Our office is committed to rooting out corruption in the charitable sector wherever it exists, and we will vigorously pursue those who rip off charities for their own personal gain.

That's why I have dedicated my career as a prosecutor and time in the Assembly to rooting out corruption and have a clear, detailed, 5 - point pledge on how I will continue my efforts in the State Senate.

«I'm the only candidate in the race that has an actual record of rooting out corruption, securing record funding for South Shore school districts and delivering tax relief for middle - class families and Sandy victims.

The New York City educator brought into the Hempstead district seven months ago to turn around Long Island's most troubled system is going public with accusations that the school board's majority has derailed his academic reforms and efforts to root out corruption, mismanagement and waste.

The spokesperson also explained that Ruben Wills is «committed to assisting the Attorney General to root out corruption in the City Council, and has not been charged with any crimes.»

Yesterday's result was the predictable outcome of an epic failure on the part of the BBC to root out corruption at FIFA.

«Today I begin to root out corruption that has tainted local government,» Curran said at a ceremony in Mineola.