Sentences with phrase «rooting out corruption»

Brazil, meanwhile, has re-elected Dilma Rousseff on a platform of reform and rooting out corruption, after a tightly contested election.

For businesses and regulatory authorities interested in rooting out corruption and money laundering, online investigative due diligence has become a crucial step — often a necessary first step — in understanding the reputations of individuals and companies involved in business transactions.

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

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

Bharara announce in January 2016 that he had «insufficient evidence to prove a federal crime» in his investigation of Cuomo's dismantling of the panel, but warned that his work in rooting out corruption was not yet finished.

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.»

He represents parts of Dutchess County and says while he agrees with the Moreland Commission's goal of rooting out corruption, he also sees the need to protect attorney - private client confidentiality.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Working together, we will bring real change to Albany that will advocate for working families by lowering taxes, rooting out corruption, and keeping our communities safe and healthy.»

In addition to rooting out corruption on Wall Street and in Albany, the New York AG's office has taken the lead in suing the Trump administration on multiple fronts.

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.

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.

With a focus on rooting out corruption in Albany, IDC Leader Jeff Klein is giving up all of his outside income, divesting himself from his law firm, Klein, Calderoni & Santucci, where he is an equity partner.

«(A) s Donovan rightly notes, rooting out corruption is a vital component in strengthening New York's economy, by making the state more business - friendly — which means more jobs,» the editorial stated.

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.»

Afterward, Governor Cuomo said that he and the U.S. Attorney are on the same page when it comes to rooting out corruption.

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.

Afterward, Cuomo said that he and Bharara are on the same page when it comes to 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.

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.

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.

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.

«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.

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.

Laud endeavored to root out corruption in the Church.

«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.

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.

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.

«We will continue to work to root out corruption and demand more of elected officials when it comes to ethical conduct,» Heastie said.

Martin Amidu, who is a member of the party, said in his response to the suit brought against him that, the NDC officials are seeking to derail efforts being made to root out corruption in the country.

«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.

Silver's successor, Carl Heastie, said in a statement that he is «deeply saddened» by Silver's conviction, and vowed to «root out corruption.»

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie simply reissued the statement he made after Silver's conviction: «We will continue to work to root out corruption and demand more of elected officials when it comes to ethical conduct.»

Carl is the only candidate who can stand up to the Albany, root out corruption and bring real change.

But as the Governor who promised to root out corruption, Andrew Cuomo has to answer for a culture of secrecy and corruption, an Old Boys Network that has gotten worse, not better, since he took office.

Cuomo's political foes have called for a prompt criminal investigation of his administration following a New York Times report that said the governor's office repeatedly compromised the work of the Moreland Commission he set up to root out corruption.

Gov. Cuomo then dissolved that same Moreland Commission, after swearing he'd leave no stone unturned to root out corruption in Albany, NY Well 20 plus Subpoenas were issued and then Gov. Cuomo decided to abandon his crusade for honest government in NYS.

To root out corruption, we need committed and robust action, crucially including the public disclosure of beneficial ownership of companies and trusts.

The survival of the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor, whose 65 - year mission has been to root out corruption, is threatened by a New Jersey law.

Cuomo, who created the commission nine months earlier as part of his pledge to root out corruption in Albany, abruptly shut it down after he got legislators to agree to limited campaign finance reforms.

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.