Earlier this year, Democratic congressmen Jared Polis of Colorado and Arizona Republican David Schweikert launched the bipartisan Blockchain Caucus to help create
sound public policy for blockchain technologies and digital currencies.
A spokesman for the GOP says while they are «always happy to have a serious discussion about what constitutes
sound public policy for the state of New York».
«We are always happy to have a serious discussion about what constitutes
sound public policy for the state of New York, but this sounds like a P.R. stunt,» said Senate Republican spokesman Scott Reif.
Not exact matches
The C.D. Howe Institute is an independent not -
for - profit research institute whose mission is to raise living standards by fostering economically
sound public policies.
That's not
sound monetary
policy - it's a picnic
for insiders, bought and paid
for through the abuse of
public funds by government officials too unprincipled even to recognize the abuse.
The League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (LCVEF) works with our state LCVEF partners, educates the
public, media and elected officials about key environmental issues, works to increase voter participation in the democratic process and mobilizes a diverse network of activists to advocate
for sound environmental
policies.
If that doesn't
sound rushed, consider this: In her comments at a hearing in Port Jefferson last August, Citizens Campaign
for the Environment executive director Adrienne Esposito said, «The Dredged Material Management Plan took over 10 years and $ 7 million to create, yet stakeholders were given seven days before being asked to attend
public hearings and comment on a plan that will drive
policy for the next 30 years.»
Impact assessments may not make
for great
sound bites or lurid tabloid headlines, but they do result in better
policy, and at a time of severe cuts, there is a pressing need to ensure all
public spending is as effective as possible.
The nation's leading scientific organizations vowed to build on the momentum generated by the March
for Science by continuing to reach out to the
public and policymakers at all levels to promote
sound scientific
policies that advance discovery and benefit society, according to a joint statement...
Scientists frequently lament the scarcity of effective scientific communicators — those who can explain complex concepts to the
public, present scientifically
sound alternatives to
policy - makers, and make cogent arguments
for the value of science to society.
You'll know,
for example, that you are leaning toward industry, or that a
public -
policy job
sounds great.
They provide a
sound basis
for lifting the heavy fog of the current
public policy debate and contribute to the future evolution of the ACA.
Licensure screens
for teachers
sound like good
public policy, but they aren't.
Burke said Walker wants «everyone» to be able to get a voucher, calling it a good
sound bite
for him with his base but «terrible
public policy» that would mean big costs
for taxpayers.
In addition to the new ESSA requirements
for evidence - based instruction, the federal government has recently created a new commission to draft
public policy based on
sound science.
PEN is dedicated to educating and training parents, teachers, and community members at - large in developing strategies to promote
sound policy for quality
public schools.
While there may be some argument
for limited differential pricing, the current situation, which essentially puts the library's long - term ability to carry out its mission at the mercy of publishers, should be
sounding alarms in the
public policy arena.
For example, the groomer standards developed by the Professional Pet Groomers and Stylists Alliance (PPGSA) have had a powerful influence in guiding lawmakers in New York and Rhode Island to make
sound public policy.
The classes were highly enjoyable and the professors imparted their insights on the political process and on the essential ingredients
for constructing
sound public policy.
amfAR, The Foundation
for AIDS Research, is one of the world's leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of
sound AIDS - related
public policy.
Economists have an argument that things further into the future should be discounted, and while this may be useful in managing private investments it is not obviously
sound as a strategy
for public policy.
It
sounds like they know what they are looking
for, which is basically malfeasance in a very important field of science, one that is being used to dramatically re-shape
public policy.
CFACT - Committee
for a Constructive Tomorrow Source: Committee
for a Constructive Tomorrow CFACT Website 5/06 Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government, and
Public Policy Source: Weidenbaum Center website 4/04 Lindenwood University Source: Lindenwood University Cato Institute Source: GMU School of Law Website (2006) Citizens
for A
Sound Economy and CSE Educational Foundation Source: GMU School of Law Website (2006) George Mason University, Law and Economics Center Source: GMU School of Law Website (2006)
Sen. Boxer — Time TBD — Hoover Institution, Reason Foundation, Pacific Research Institute Sen. Coons — Time TBD (or Monday)-- Group TBD Sen. Schatz — 5 pm — Center
for Study of Carbon Dioxide and Global Change, Heartland Institute Sen. Franken — 5:15 pm — Heritage Foundation Sen. Warren — 5:30 pm — Science and
Public Policy Institute Sen. Heinrich — 5:45 pm — American Legislative Exchange Council Sen. Shaheen — 6 pm — Competitive Enterprise Institute, Energy and Environmental Legal Institute Sen. Reed — around 6 pm — SEC climate change disclosures and the dangers of climate change denial from a national security perspective Sen. Markey — 6 pm to 6:30 pm — Acton Institute, George C. Marshall Institute, Lexington Institute, Global Climate Coalition Sen. Peters — 6:30 pm — Cato Institute Sen. Blumenthal — Time TBD — Americans
for Prosperity, American Legislative Exchange Council Sen. Whitehouse — Time TBD — The Advancement of
Sound Science Center, Chamber of Commerce, Committee
for Constructive Tomorrow, Franklin Center
for Government and
Policy Integrity, James Madison Institute, John Locke Foundation, Locke Institute
If you are an adherent of
sound scientific method, you must NECESSARILY be a skeptic in this as in all other areas of inquiry, and the «climate scientists» complicit in the push
for the abrogation of scientific method are by definition NOT «doing science, gathering data, testing,» but rather presenting the seeming of scientific investigation while all the while using that masquerade to advance
public policy measures predicated upon malicious nonsense.
Horton would surely be striking a blow
for sound public policy if he were to send Gillard a copy of his famous appendix asap.
Quite apart from anything else interventions that use uncertain abstract notions of social cost won't support the
public consent required
for the necessary long - term interventions and
sound public policy.
Sound public policy is crucial
for the direction and priorities of science 4.
But in 1998 ExxonMobil gave $ 10,000 to Singer's institute, the Science and Environmental
Policy Project, and $ 65,000 to the Atlas Economic Research Foundation, which shared building space with SEPP and declared on its website, «For those who believe public policy should be based on sound science, Dr. Singer offers a wealth of information, credibility and encouragement.&
Policy Project, and $ 65,000 to the Atlas Economic Research Foundation, which shared building space with SEPP and declared on its website, «
For those who believe
public policy should be based on sound science, Dr. Singer offers a wealth of information, credibility and encouragement.&
policy should be based on
sound science, Dr. Singer offers a wealth of information, credibility and encouragement.»
However, what Landrith did not mention was that Exxon had provided $ 100,000 in 2002 specifically
for the «Center
for Sound Science and
Public Policy» (sic) as well as a further $ 97,000
for «Global Climate Change Outreach Activities», and a further $ 35,000
for «Global Climate Change Science Projects»; [4]
ExxonMobil has always advocated
for good
public policy that is based on
sound science.
Amateur theories about global warming are a dime a dozen and, unfortunately, that can make it hard
for the general
public and
policy makers to figure out what's based on
sound science and what has just been made up in 5 minutes by someone who doesn't know anything about climate science.
Has become a story of citizen journalism gone awry,
for the blogosphere is littered with amateur writers who have been duped into fighting against global warming by slick websites with official -
sounding names like the Science and
Public Policy Institute and the Friends of Science.
The Harvard Project on Climate Agreements identifies and communicates scientifically
sound, economically sensible, and politically pragmatic
public policy options
for addressing global climate change.
The goal of the Harvard Project on Climate Agreements, which was established in 2007, is to help identify and advance scientifically
sound, economically sensible, and politically pragmatic
public policy options
for addressing global climate change.
But I am also convinced that further conversation between these wings of Anglo - American
public law is important,
for we are all struggling with the tension between the supremacy of law and the need
for sound, politically responsive
policy in a complex world.
Recognizing that there are often
sound reasons
for potential critics of the administrative justice system — or of the book — to be reticent about making their views
public, I would invite anyone with those concerns, to read our
policy re Conversing anonymously.
CVCA also advocate on behalf of the industry to ensure
sound public policy that encourages a favourable environment
for investment.
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for Children is a non-profit, non-partisan organization committed to improving the lives of Kansas children and families by providing comprehensive data, advocating
for sound public policy and collaborating with lawmakers.
Overall, Indigenous Australians have significantly lower access to mental health services, private or
public, than other Australians and it thus makes
sound policy and economic sense that investing in mental health services
for Indigenous Australians should be one avenue to explore through justice reinvestment programs.
This decision is grounded in
sound medical science and health
policy and protects access to affordable birth control
for millions of women, including women who are employed by a religiously affiliated hospital, university, or other religiously affiliated organization that serves the broader
public.
We need homes, good education, disaster planning, and
sound health care
policy,» said Julie Mickelberry, director of
public affairs
for Planned Parenthood of Louisiana and the Mississippi Delta.
By integrating nonpartisan social science research,
policy analysis and
public education, the Center hoped to provide a factual basis
for the development of
sound governmental
policies and
for public consideration of the sensitive issues involved in the promotion of reproductive health and rights.
The mission of the Maine Children's Alliance (MCA) is to advocate
for sound public policies that improve the lives of children, youth, and families in Maine.