Sentences with phrase «served as a watchdog»

On June 4, the ITC, the U.S. agency that serves as a watchdog on international trade, ruled in favor of Samsung's patent and limited the ability of Apple to sell some older smartphone products.

The American Civil Liberties Union has been in the forefront of fighting for tolerance and has served as the watchdog for signs that the nation's historic and numerically dominant faith - Christianity - is receiving preferential treatment.

«And we are strong supporters of the Independent Press Standards Organisation that is expected to begin work this autumn, serving as a watchdog on the industry in the public interest.»

The state has agreed to hire a monitor and a research expert to serve as watchdogs of the New York City foster care system to settle a federal class - action lawsuit that alleges foster children are enduring irreparable harm after lingering too long without permanent families.

Since Feb. 28, Acting Inspector General Catherine Leahy Scott has been running the office, which serves as a watchdog over state government and its employees.

The Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan has thrust the NRC's role as industry overseer squarely in the spotlight, but another critical player in U.S. nuclear safety is the NRC's Office of the Inspector General, an independent agency that serves as watchdog to the watchdog.

Americans for Immigrant Justice Non-profit law firm that champions the rights of unaccompanied immigrant children; advocates for survivors of trafficking and domestic violence; serves as a watchdog on immigration detention practices and policies; and speaks for immigrant groups who have particular and compelling claims to justice.

The position will serve as a watchdog over the influential testing industry and monitor testing companies» impact on education legislation.

Our support team also serves as watchdogs of quality.

Originating in England, they served as watchdogs for thousands of years.

Today, the Bouvier is not only a fine family companion but serves as a watchdog, a guide for the blind, a police dog, and a tracking dog.

The thick fur and downy undercoat of the Keeshond insulated it from the harsh climate and temperatures when it once served as a watchdog on the riverboats in Holland.

They are feared due to their capabilities and versatility of doing things beyond that of a typical dog, such as pulling a sled, herding reindeer and serving as a watchdog.

They can perfectly serve as watchdogs or assist people who are passionate about fishing and boating in their adventures.

Originally, man bred this dog to serve as a watchdog and bodyguard.

But this breed isn't all about just fun and games — he will also serve as a watchdog, letting you know when someone is at the door.

They are a great fit for anyone who wants a dog with personality who will serve as a watchdog when needed but will otherwise be pretty laid back around the house.

It is lighthearted, but not boisterous, in the house and may also serve as a watchdog.

In addition, we serve as a watchdog and oversight group to ensure that public and private resources are distributed on an equitable basis.

Not exact matches

But besides serving as dharma watchdogs, Buddhist communities are the support system, the heart, and the glue of Buddhism.

H.R. 1150 serves as an update of the 1998 bill that established a religious freedom office in the State Department and an independent watchdog panel, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).

WatchDOGS are fathers, grand fathers and other father figures who volunteer to serve at least one day a year in a variety of school activities as assigned by the school principal or other administrator.

Acoba serves little useful purpose either as a watchdog or as a source of public information.

Susan Lerner, director of Common Cause, the watchdog group that's criticized de Blasio's envelope - pushing fund - raising practices, said de Blasio's use of the loophole — as well as having a campaign treasurer also serve as his campaign - funded lawyer — is both a dodge and a conflict of interest.

The police watchdog - The Independent Police Complaints Commission - say they have identified a total of 13 individuals - 12 former and one serving police officer - as suspects in their investigation into the Hillsborough disaster.

«Mr. DiNapoli is supposed to be serving as the taxpayers» watchdog, not as the lapdog of the ACORN - inspired WFP.

The suit could serve as a test case for her year - old unit, which has faced questions about its independence from Cuomo, and its ability to be an effective watchdog over what in the past has been a sparsely enforced election laws.

@cbeleites: There is also the argument that public service broadcasting serves the society as a whole and improves democratic processes (by distributing information and acting as a watchdog).

I look forward to continuing our work together as he heads this department, which serves as the peoples» watchdog.»

Metzger is also the director of Citizens for Local Power, a local not - for - profit organization that provides a voice for community interests at the New York State Public Service Commission, serves as a local utility watchdog and promotes a more equitable, affordable, locally based clean - energy economy.

Ten months after departing JCOPE, Letizia Tagliafierro has a new job working for Gov. Andrew Cuomo: The former executive director of the ethics watchdog panel will serve as the governor's special counsel for public safety.

Attorney Peter Henner is taking on the Cuomo administration's plans to spend $ 500 million over the next three years to upgrade Internet broadband capacity in under - served areas across New York — not battling the idea itself, but rather seeking to carve out a role as a watchdog in the complicated, years - long process.

Government - watchdog groups expressed optimism that the conviction would serve as a spur for a more aggressive round of action, perhaps targeting legislators» income or the so - called L.L.C. loophole, which allows large unfettered contributions to political campaigns.

Antonacci, 48, said he believes he can better serve Onondaga County as its top fiscal watchdog, a position he has held since he was elected in 2007.

The ombudsman function of the office, some say, is not being embraced enough by Ms. James — even sympathetic Democrats privately question whether Ms. James, a colleague of Mr. de Blasio's when they served in the City Council together, will ever be able to seriously act as a watchdog for Mr. de Blasio.

James, the first woman of color to hold citywide elected office in New York City, has served as the people's advocate and as a watchdog for city government for the last several years.

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Recognizing the need for a citizens panel to serve as environmental watchdog, he established the Northeast Queens Nature and Historic Preserve Commission to protect the Northeast Queens shoreline.

Citizens Union serves as a civic watchdog, combating corruption and fighting for political reform.

Spitzer believed Hevesi's ability to serve as fiscal watchdog was compromised.

BROOKLYN, NY — Several elected officials are quietly lobbying New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Kings County Democratic Party leadership to appoint NYC Public Advocate and Brooklyn native Letitia James, currently serving as the city's highest - ranking watchdog, as the interim Brooklyn District Attorney, Kings County Politics has learned.

Ms. James, who is black, served as an assistant attorney general and public defender before being elected in 2014 to the public advocate position, where she acts as a watchdog over city agencies.

That year, he created the Joint Commission on Public Ethics to serve as a lobbying regulator and an omnibus watchdog over the executive branch and Legislature.

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The candidate is perhaps best - known regionally as the founder / director of Citizens for Local Power, a local not - for - profit organization that provides a voice for community interests at the New York State Public Service Commission, serves as a local utility watchdog and promotes a more equitable, affordable, locally based clean - energy economy.

Creating this comprehensive anti-scam watchdog system to protect and serve our members is a Herculean task as well as a significant financial investment.

In sum, The End of America is a worthwhile film to the extent that it can serve a permanent watchdog function as a reminder of the possible erosion of Constitutional rights and the citizenry's need to remain vigilant about the tendency of power to corrupt, and of absolute power to corrupt absolutely.

Partnerships with community - based organizations capable of serving as true watchdogs for families can be a game changer in settings where parents don't have a voice.

Leaders could create a national network of organizations like the NGA and CCSSO, as well as prominent nonprofits and unions, that would serve as revisers, implementation watchdogs, and political advisors.

It is poised, but when the occasion demands, eager and alert; both fit and willing to serve in its capacity as companion, watchdog, blind leader, herding dog, or guardian, whichever the circumstances may demand.