Sentences with phrase «such legislative efforts»

Scientific American interviewed Marion Nestle, a New York University professor of nutrition, food studies and public health, about the significance of such legislative efforts to improve children's eating habits, and the likelihood that they will help keep kids from becoming overweight.

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With such lack of accountability it is not surprising that Alphabet contributed substantial funds to the tech lobbying groups who are opposing federal legislative efforts to give additional options to prosecutors and civil trial lawyers to fight websites like Backpage (child sex trafficking) and prevent them from flourishing.

TALLAHASSEE — Three months after 13 elderly residents in a South Florida nursing home died because of sweltering conditions following Hurricane Irma, lawsuits and legislative inaction are holding up efforts aimed at preventing such deaths in the future.

This may be why he all but ignores evidence, such as recent legislative efforts to guarantee parental religious liberty through parochial school aid or school choice proposals, that strengthens his thesis.

This does not counsel against finding ways to steer teachers to disadvantaged schools; it does suggest that such efforts should be carefully designed and executed with an appreciation for local context, which means they probably should not be guided by broad legislative directives emanating from Washington.

Both CCSA and CCSA Advocates work together to thwart legislative efforts that would increase charter oversight, such as AB 709 that would make charter board meetings public, allow the public to inspect charter school records, and prohibit charter school officials from having a financial interest in contracts that they enter into in their official capacity.

A number of recent state legislative efforts highlight the importance of course rigor in preparing students for college and beyond.1 In addition, the State Board of Education has approved a preliminary college and career readiness indicator, which leans heavily on student participation and performance in rigorous courses, such as a — g courses, advanced placement exams, International Baccalaureate courses, and dual enrollment in high school and college courses.2

Central to these efforts is the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), through which lobbyists — such as those from API — can meet in secret with state legislators from across the country.

Summary In response to attempts to expand the scope and application of donor disclosure requirements of nonprofit tax - exempt organizations, the American Legislative Exchange Council resolves to oppose such efforts and protect the privacy of donors.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the American Legislative Exchange Council opposes all federal, state, and local efforts to compel consumers to subsidize any and all vehicles, fueling infrastructure, or the fuels dispensed by such infrastructure.

No, we're not talking about the right - wing American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) efforts to push radically conservative corporative legislation through state legislative bodies (such as ALEC re climate change) but AlLegislative Exchange Council (ALEC) efforts to push radically conservative corporative legislation through state legislative bodies (such as ALEC re climate change) but Allegislative bodies (such as ALEC re climate change) but Alec Baldwin.

To accomplish such a fundamental shift in an effort to stall solar growth is very much in line with the philosophy of Koch brothers - funded groups such as the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), Americans For Prosperity, and similar organizations.

At the end of the event we asked Mr. Rogers why Duke Energy continues to support climate science denial (an obviously global and critical issue facing us today) and voter suppression by funding the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), especially since Duke's policies seem to oppose such efforts.

Matthew Kasper, Fellow, Energy and Policy Institute: Koch funded - Americans for Prosperity and the American Legislative Exchange Council will continue to target states, such as Kansas and North Carolina, in an effort to pass legislation repealing renewable energy standards (RES).

Advocacy efforts led by SEIA and its allies, which included U.S. - based solar module manufacturers, utilities, a broad group of lawmakers, and conservative free - market groups such as American Legislative Exchange Council, «led to a decision we are not happy with, but does display restraint on behalf of the president,» Ross Hopper said.

The Washington courts have supported this principle in cases such as Mike M. Johnson Inc. v. Spokane County, 2003 WL 22410697, which has triggered repeated legislative efforts by contractor groups interested in eliminating claim documentation requirements.

Efforts to enact a model clause through a recognized legislative international body, such as UNCITRAL, could lend the necessary legitimacy for its widespread adoption, particularly by developing states.

Mauritius has made great strides in the field of international arbitration, whether in terms of legislative or institutional efforts or of the approach of the Supreme Court to such dispute resolution mechanism.

Possible topics about pedagogy include: • Structuring statutory drafting courses • Simulation courses designed using mock legislatures or committees • Course linkages with real - world legislators and special interest organizations • Service learning or clinical opportunities for law students • Courses focused on law reform efforts • How to employ Plain - English principles in statutory and rule drafting • Theoretical perspectives on statutory drafting • Involving political realities in law school drafting courses • Teaching practical aspects of drafting that addresses theories and principles of statutory interpretation and construction Possible topics about practice include: • Unique challenges of drafting laws and / or regulations in specific areas such as criminal law, environmental, health law, etc. • Lawyering for non-profits, federal and state agencies, local governments, and other clients in frequent need of rule - drafting • Practicing in employment law, health law, environmental law, and other heavily regulated fields where private clients require rule and policy drafting • Non-legal drafting opportunities, such as sports league rules, industry trade group policies, and university rules Possible topics about politics include: • Political influences affecting legislative drafting • Direct democracy and the unique challenges of drafting initiatives and referenda • The implications of special interests driving drafting decisions • Polictics and its influence on legislative history • Lobbyists as legislative drafters.

If an originalist were now to view parole boards as the modern loci for historic clemency powers — and that is a big IF — such an originalist might have structural concerns with any legislative efforts to entirely eliminate a parole board's authority to give relief to certain offenders.

Moreover, doctrinal entrenchment is particularly problematic in the FISA courts, where secrecy and institutional context indicate that outside efforts at doctrinal reform are less likely to be effective than they are with courts that publish their opinions.35 Unlike published opinions, secret opinions can not provoke the public into lobbying for a legislative override36 or judicial overruling37 — two important paths of legal reform.38 Perhaps to hedge against the risks of limited external oversight, FISA limits FISC and Court of Review judges to non-renewable, seven - year terms, 39 a provision suggesting that Congress envisioned a FISA court whose membership would be responsive to shifting factual circumstances and policy priorities.40 Stare decisis, which requires judges to adhere to interpretations of law that they might otherwise reject as unjust or unpersuasive, constrains these judges» ability to adapt to such factual and policy shifts.

The legislative effort comes as Philippines regulators are increasing their efforts to curb cryptocurrency - related projects that are deemed suspect, while the country's securities agency is currently developing rules to determine the legal basis for activities such as initial coin offerings.

The award aims to support and disseminate their work in an effort to safeguard and promote the freedom of press and the right to information — both of which are under threat around the world but also inside the European Union, which does not yet offer adequate legislative protection for such work.

Inclusion of the required content and time elements into a full day or multi-day new member orientation program (which includes other topics such as legislative efforts, MLS, fair housing, antitrust, etc.).

Among other contents: a snapshot of NAR's legislative efforts in Washington, D.C., and a rundown of recent victories such as the $ 8,000 first - time buyer tax credit and the bill that permanently bans banking conglomerates from entering the real estate business.