Sentences with phrase «substantial issue for»

«The Second Circuit's decision in Stevenson further demonstrates why Silver's... argument raises no substantial issue for his appeal,» prosecutors wrote Judge Valerie Caproni.

I would say it as really a pretty substantial issue for them since so much of their offense revolves around running and the play action, which is viable if you have the horses for it.

Not exact matches

Substantial changes in commodity prices present important policy issues, both for macroeconomic policies working on the demand side of the economy, and for structural policies that work on the supply side.

The IRS is seeking substantial personal information about people who aren't specifically being investigated for tax compliance issues, which the agency shouldn't be allowed to do.

The PRPA has already completed substantial pre-development work at the sites, improving access, in anticipation of private development spurred by a Request for Expressions of Interest (REI) that was issued late last year and, the port authority said, «garnered a high level of response from maritime industry, manufacturing, and energy companies.»

Mark's primary areas of expertise include: assisting clients with substantial private businesses manage the growth from a financial and strategic perspective advising high net worth clients on succession and estate planning issues helping clients achieve the optimal value for their business upon disposal on an after tax basis analysis of business performance assisting clients with debt raising issues structuring client's affairs for maximum tax benefits.

Ascend — Ascend is a great option for those who have had substantial credit issues in the past.

Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

It's a substantial magazine of the old sort, which one reads for the pleasure of reading and of learning, covering subjects with no obvious immediate cash value but of great value to those who believe in humane learning — though it also dealt well with the pressing issues of the day.

When faced with a substantial issue such as media and violence, therefore, the first step has been for policy - makers to try to establish a clear, empirical and «objective» body of «facts» as the basis for their decision - making.

While the agenda of theological issues identified there for dialogue is very substantial and challenging for ecumenical partners,» (17) the sense of urgency to undertake the task is of great significance.

The following articles are focussed predominantly on economic issues, such as market definition, market power and substantial lessening of competition; many other papers also discuss economic issues - see the main reading room for more resources.

«And for many people, the core immigration question — and one which I fully accept is a substantial issue - is immigration from non-European countries, especially when from different cultures in which assimilation and potential security threats can be an issue.

The issue is taken off of the political agenda for a substantial period of time, allowing decisions to be made at the national level without being unsettled by constant doubts about Scotland's continuing membership of the Union.

This afternoon Mayor Bill de Blasio expanded his «Ready to Launch» effort on universal full day pre-K, issuing an update on the substantial logistics required for a September 2014 implementation.

-LSB-...] Evan Harris, the former Lib Dem MP who moved the amendment, issued the following statement on the Social Liberal Forum website, stating his view that conference had clearly called for further substantial amendments to be made -LSB-...]

«This is a substantial amount of overbilling, and I thank Erie County Division of Information and Support Services Commissioner Michael Breeden, Budget Director Robert Keating, and the staff at Troy & Banks for working together to identify the issue and begin the refund process,» Poloncarz said.

For his part, Donahoe said cost reductions have been made in the past, but until real and substantial changes that will allow the Postal Service to act more like a business, issues like office closures will continue in the future.

«There are a very substantial number of publicly owned lots that are being developed for affordable housing, there's others that physically can't be because of health and safety issues, because of logistical issues.»

Many members of the Congressional delegation in our state issued letters of support for this ill - conceived project, even after I sent them two letters and substantial documentation about its negative impacts.

He warned EU leaders will have to overcome «substantial political differences» to reach agreement on the issues of social benefits and free movement for EU citizens.

Mr. Shafran added, «We think there are substantial legal issues with reducing hours for workers who are under a collectively bargained contract.»

Among the issues Micchiche is pushing for, is trying to put the city aid for the school district in escrow until substantial improvements are made, and also pushing back against the idea that Rochester should be a sanctuary city.

«It is much better for property owners to address these issues before their properties are subjected to a lien sale, because the third parties who buy these liens add substantial interest charges and fees to unpaid debts and can ultimately foreclose on a property if its debt remains unpaid.»

I can't say the judge missed the forest for the trees or ignored the far more substantial issue raised by plaintiffs, that an independently elected watchdog is no watchdog at all if he or she is subject to the whims — or ire — of those the office is supposed to be monitoring.

«The substantial variation in prescribing patterns of such extremely addictive medications for minor injuries results in many thousands of pills entering the community, and places patients at an increased risk of continued use and potentially addiction,» said lead author M. Kit Delgado, MD, MS, an assistant professor of Emergency Medicine and Epidemiology at Penn. «It's vital that we identify and understand the root causes of this growing issue.»

However, as the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has begun to roll out the option to issue brand new top - level domains for almost any word, whether it's dot - hotel, dot - books or dot - sex — dubbed the «not - coms» — the research suggests there is substantial untapped demand that could fuel additional growth in the domain registrations.

(The May 1998 statement issued by the AAAS Board of Directors is titled, A Framework for Federal Science Policy) I welcome, therefore, this opportunity to testify before you today on the role of science in informing legal and policy decisions that have substantial scientific or technical components.

The USPSTF issued a «B grade recommendation» for depression screening, meaning that it is of moderate to substantial net benefit.

While some projects have been delayed by siting issues and court disputes, and the regulatory timetable is tight, the expansion is still headed for substantial completion by 2013 to 2015, experts say.

A number of scientific results suggest a biological basis for sexual orientation, but these results do not point to one simple biological or genetic explanation.2 Perhaps the best recent reviews of the scientific research relevant to this issue are found in a special issue of the journal Frontiers of Neuroendocrinology, the official journal of the International Neuroendocrine Federation and the American Neuroendocrine Society, that was published in April 2011.3 The papers in the special issue make clear that substantial evidence exists in animals for biological bases of sexual partner preference based on sex.

-- Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to establish annual energy efficiency participation incentives to encourage participants in programs administered by the Secretary, including recipients under programs for which HUD assistance is provided, to achieve substantial improvements in energy efficiency.

If it is true, as some studies suggest for example, that El Nino events become more frequent and greater in magnitude due to anthropogenic forcing (this is not yet a settled issue), then, given the established relationship between the El Nino / Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and the extratropical Pacific / North American atmospheric circulation, we might expect increased baroclinicity and greater storminess over a substantial region of the mid-latitude North Pacific ocean and neighboring western U.S..

So, what was seen in this study could «point us to [the cause behind] something that is a significant public health issue for a substantial number of children,» he says.

Today the FDA issued a Complete Response Letter regarding PTC Therapeutics» application for ataluren, noting that «an additional adequate and well - controlled clinical trial (s) will be necessary at a minimum to provide substantial evidence of effectiveness.»

A January 2017 report issued by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, which provides nonpartisan guidance for national decision - makers, found substantial evidence that cannabis is effective for treating chronic pain, nausea and vomiting, and in reducing spasticity symptoms in multiple sclerosis, but also found clear risks for pregnant women and youth.

The diet has gotten a good deal of press not just because many can eliminate a substantial quantity of fact but for the simple fact it has helped people in managing chronic health issues, restoring mobility, and feeling great.

I love your idea for the hood and think something more substantial would solve your stepped tile issue AND be such a beautiful focal point.

«Our results indicate the achievement gains that are possible with remedial education,» said Jacob in a press release issued at the time, seeming to buttress Roderick's hedge about the need for «substantial supports.»

However, civil society actors expressed concerns over a series of substantial issues, based on their collective experiences to hold governments to account for the EFA goals over the last fifteen years.

The Mathematica researchers draw on other studies to try to estimate the potential peer effects, but clearly the best way to resolve the issues of self selection, attrition and replacement would be for KIPP to run a substantial number of «conversion» charter schools — schools in which KIPP educates students who happen to live in a particular neighborhood, rather than a self - selected group of students.

The Bradley Commission on History in Schools, meeting in Reno late last month, issued a call for a substantial increase in the amount of history teaching at all levels of precollegiate education.

Save for a few NAACP branches (including its affiliate in Connecticut, have stepped up in the discussions over Gov. Dan Malloy's school reform effort, and advocated on behalf of Bridgeport mother Tanya McDowell, who will serve five years for trying to provide her child with a high - quality school), the nation's oldest civil rights group offers nothing substantial on addressing issues such as ending Zip Code Education policies, expanding school choice, addressing childhood illiteracy, and revamping how teachers are recruited, trained, paid, and evaluated (especially when it comes to bringing more black men into the teaching profession).

It masks the substantial issues involved in generating meaningful credible actual test scores... whether students have sufficient actual instruction on common core standards prior to operational testing to permit valid test scores, or the fact that while Smarter Balanced may have generated enuf qualified test questions to deliver an actual full test spring 2015 [the so - called «field» test was not an actual test, but rather an exercise to try - out test questions for potential inclusion in an actual test], it still needs actual test scores from spring 2015 to generate credible scoring rules for the test (i.e., «cut scores») for valid reliable fair individual student and aggregate group scores.

Debt service payments on TIFIA direct loans issued under a TIFIA line of credit can be deferred for up to fifteen years after substantial completion.

Pursuant to another executive order, the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Chief Counsel for Advocacy must review proposed and final rules anticipated to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities before they can be issued; if we have questions about the impact of our proposals on small entities, we will often discuss these issues informally with this office earlier in the rulemaking process.

September 4 was the 50th anniversary of the X-Men, so comiXology has the Fall of the Mutants issues on sale for 99 cents each, and they are also offering the first volume of Grant Morrison's New X-Men for $ 3.99, a substantial discount off the usual price of $ 8.99.

Though her research is current and substantial, the basic tenets of introvert - versus - extrovert issues she explores are, for the most part, not revelatory.

The flicker rate alone is enough to discourage concentration (and also presents substantial access issues for students with neurological sensibilities.)

I won't pay $ 3.99 for a single - issue digital comic, but there is apparently a substantial audience out there who will.