Sentences with phrase «support national day»

The President and the officials who support the National Day of Prayer seem a bit to close to Pharisees for my comfort.

The School Superintendents Association supports the National Day of Action to Stop Gun Violence in Our Schools, on April 20, 2018, which urges teachers, families, students, and school administrators to engage in acts of advocacy and civic engagement in and around their schools.

Not exact matches

Topics included: early reporting on inaccuracies in the articles of The New York Times's Judith Miller that built support for the invasion of Iraq; the media campaign to destroy UN chief Kofi Annan and undermine confidence in multilateral solutions; revelations by George Bush's biographer that as far back as 1999 then - presidential candidate Bush already spoke of wanting to invade Iraq; the real reason Bush was grounded during his National Guard days — as recounted by the widow of the pilot who replaced him; an article published throughout the world that highlighted the West's lack of resolve to seriously pursue the genocidal fugitive Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, responsible for the largest number of European civilian deaths since World War II; several investigations of allegations by former members concerning the practices of Scientology; corruption in the leadership of the nation's largest police union; a well - connected humanitarian relief organization operating as a cover for unauthorized US covert intervention abroad; detailed evidence that a powerful congressional critic of Bill Clinton and Al Gore for financial irregularities and personal improprieties had his own track record of far more serious transgressions; a look at the practices and values of top Democratic operative and the clients they represent when out of power in Washington; the murky international interests that fueled both George W. Bush's and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaigns; the efficacy of various proposed solutions to the failed war on drugs; the poor - quality televised news program for teens (with lots of advertising) that has quietly seeped into many of America's public schools; an early exploration of deceptive practices by the credit card industry; a study of ecosystem destruction in Irian Jaya, one of the world's last substantial rain forests.

Thursday's news comes a day after Brent Scowcroft, who served as National Security Adviser under Presidents Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush, threw his support behind Clinton's campaign, as well.

Ministers will then be sworn in later in the day - almost six months after last September's national election in which both coalition partners lost support to the far - right Alternative for Germany (AfD).

BHP Billiton's top Australian executive has stepped up the company's criticism of the WA Nationals» planned iron ore tax hike, two days after an opinion poll found high support for the proposal.

Some will teach lessons on the National Mall; others, in the spirit of the day, will simply show up, proudly bear their corporate logo, and shuffle along in support of the March for Science.

Significant support is given to the local primary school and Talison Lithium employees are involved in a number of joint environmental and community based projects with the school including Clean - up Australia Day, National School's Tree Day and the annual biological monitoring of the Greenbushes Pool for the Waterwatch Ribbons of Blue project.

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2014.04.03 RBC Foundation announces gift of $ 500,000 to support the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21's Canada: Day 1 Project National Travelling Exhibition and Community Outreach Program will give Canadians the opportunity to explore Canada...

Several movements, including Working Mother's National Flex Day and 1 Million for Work Flexibility, are mobilizing support for flexible work in ways we haven't seen before.

On the basis of the First Amendment, as well as the general principles of the Constitution, he opposed public payment for chaplains in Congress and the military, spoke out against national proclamations of days of prayer (though as president he did «recommend» them) and while president vetoed congressional efforts to incorporate churches in the District of Columbia (fullest statement, V: 103 - 105) At the same time, Madison frequently opined that it was appropriate for private citizens to support chaplains and various kinds of semiorganized public religion through voluntary contributions (V: 104,105)

The Washington Post: «Chick fil - A Appreciation Day» announced by Mike Huckabee amidst gay marriage debate After Chick - fil - A President Dan Cathy's comments on marriage launched a national «Eat Mor Chikin» backlash, another cultural bigwig, former Arkansas governor and Baptist preacher Mike Huckabee, announced Sunday that he was coordinating a campaign in support of the «company run by Christian principles.»

So on December 13, just four days before National Maple Syrup Day on December 17, the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association and Vermont state officials hosted a special pancake and maple syrup breakfast to thank partners for supporting the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) eradication program in Massachusetts.

Today, in support of the National Heart Month and the upcoming American Heart Association's Go Red for Women «Wear Red Day» (Feb 7th), I got to share some of my favorite lean beef breakfast recipes on the Great Day San Antonio show.

Alesha @ Full Time Mama recently posted... Head to Red Robin on August 20th for National Lemonade Day and Help Support Alex's Lemonade Stand -LCB- Plus $ 25 Red Robin g / c Giveaway! -RCB-

However, this food holiday has been celebrated for many years, and there is plenty of documentation to support that National Oatmeal Cookie Day does really exisit.

The annual National Pancake Day fundraiser invites guests to enjoy a free short stack of IHOP's famous buttermilk pancakes from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. with the hope that they consider making a voluntary contribution to support the Children's Miracle Network Hospital in their area.

Antenatal tutor Noreen Hart from the National Childbirth Trust (which organised a family fun day in June 2010 to support the initiative) said: «During the last 12 months campaigners have been working closely with Wiltshire Community Health Services» midwifery team and the suggestion of partners having the opportunity of staying the first night after birth was welcomed by all involved in maternity services.

If you really want to improve school meals, here are 10 effective ways to support the hard - working school nutrition HEROES who are reshaping local and national food systems, teaching kids about where food comes from, and feeding millions of children their best meals of the day — every day — in thousands of schools across our country.

In addition to October 15 begin declared a remembrance day, October is also National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month thus making it an excellent time to reflect on your feelings, to do a little something to remember your baby, or to get involved in an pregnancy loss awareness or advocacy event, such as one of the many Walks to Remember around the nation, which raise money for nonprofit organizations or support research into preventing miscarriage and stillbirth.

And I'm keenly aware of the problem of childhood hunger, which is why I've been an advocate for five years working to support and improve the National School Lunch Program, which serves almost 32 million kids a day, 21 million of whom are economically disadvantaged.

Following efforts by MyGoodDeed — a coalition supported by 9/11 families — President Obama named 9/11 a National Day of Service and Remembrance; a day to honor 9/11 victims and pay tribute to those who bravely responded to the attacks, through serviDay of Service and Remembrance; a day to honor 9/11 victims and pay tribute to those who bravely responded to the attacks, through serviday to honor 9/11 victims and pay tribute to those who bravely responded to the attacks, through service.

* Day 1 Monday, February 22, 2016 4:00 PM -5:00 PM Registration & Networking 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM Welcome Reception & Opening Remarks Kevin de Leon, President pro Tem, California State Senate Debra McMannis, Director of Early Education & Support Division, California Department of Education (invited) Karen Stapf Walters, Executive Director, California State Board of Education (invited) 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM Keynote Address & Dinner Dr. Patricia K. Kuhl, Co-Director, Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences * Day 2 Tuesday February 23, 2016 8:00 AM — 9:00 AM Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Networking 9:00 AM — 9:15 AM Opening Remarks John Kim, Executive Director, Advancement Project Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, California Department of Education 9:15 AM — 10:00 AM Morning Keynote David B. Grusky, Executive Director, Stanford's Center on Poverty & Inequality 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Educating California's Young Children: The Recent Developments in Transitional Kindergarten & Expanded Transitional Kindergarten (Panel Discussion) Deborah Kong, Executive Director, Early Edge California Heather Quick, Principal Research Scientist, American Institutes for Research Dean Tagawa, Administrator for Early Education, Los Angeles Unified School District Moderator: Erin Gabel, Deputy Director, First 5 California (Invited) 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM «Political Will & Prioritizing ECE» (Panel Discussion) Eric Heins, President, California Teachers Association Senator Hannah - Beth Jackson, Chair of the Women's Legislative Committee, California State Senate David Kirp, James D. Marver Professor of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley Assemblyman Kevin McCarty, Chairman of Subcommittee No. 2 of Education Finance, California State Assembly Moderator: Kim Pattillo Brownson, Managing Director, Policy & Advocacy, Advancement Project 12:00 PM — 12:45 PM Lunch 12:45 PM — 1:45 PM Lunch Keynote - «How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character» Paul Tough, New York Times Magazine Writer, Author 1:45 PM — 1:55 PM Break 2:00 PM — 3:05 PM Elevating ECE Through Meaningful Community Partnerships (Panel Discussion) Sandra Guiterrez, National Director, Abriendo Purtas / Opening Doors Mary Ignatius, Statewide Organize of Parent Voices, California Child Care Resource & Referral Network Jacquelyn McCroskey, John Mile Professor of Child Welfare, University of Southern California School of Social Work Jolene Smith, Chief Executive Officer, First 5 Santa Clara County Moderator: Rafael González, Director of Best Start, First 5 LA 3:05 PM — 3:20 PM Closing Remarks Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California * Agenda Subject to Change

Also in support of Farm to School, Slow Food USA launched a Time for Lunch campaign yesterday, to organize a national day of action on September 7 with grassroots Eat - Ins around the country, reminiscent of their monumentally successful event in San Francisco last year.

Yesterday, I attended a local event in support of National Healthy Lunch Day.

Breastfeeding: Raising Awareness and Support During National Breastfeeding Month Breastfeeding advocates and educators like myself have been counting down the days until the start of August.

In wrapping up National Adoption Awareness Month Adoption Mosaic proudly presents the 5th Annnual Adoption Information Day with support from Legacy Meridian Park Hospital.

Last 2 days to join in the internet scavenger hunt to be in with a chance of winning # 1000 worth of goodies in support of British National Breastfeeding Week 2014.

Proceeds from Safe Kids Day support local, state and national injury prevention efforts of Safe Kids Worldwide.

The days of stay - at - home mothers are behind us, asserts a new report from the Center for American Progress, which analyzed national labor data and found that, across the country, the share of moms who financially support their families continues to grow.

Three of the five studies of lay support (alone) reported breastfeeding training; WHO 18 hours plus five days (Coutinho 2005), WHO 18 hours (Aksu 2011), and National Childbirth Trust training (Graffy 2004).

A National Obesity Forum campaign, backed by a parliamentary reception and early day motion, has cross-party support, led by Justin Tomlinson (Conservative), Rt Hon. Kevin Barron (Labour), and Dr John Pugh (Liberal Democrats).

The ScrapTheCode folks aren't alone, but their comrades the teabaggers are running a more involved online endeavor: to support the national Tax Day Tea Party, a couple of different organizing sites are using video, social networking outreach, Twitter, a planning wiki, and email (unfortunately, someone's also turned to robocalls).

The NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, will be supporting Workers» Memorial Day, the biggest national event in support of health and safety on 28 April.

I thank you for this great day in showing that truly the National Assembly is here in support of Nigerians to create an environment that enables them to be able to create business and seek opportunities.»

Questions - International Development PMQs Ten minute rule motion - national curriculum (emergency life support skills) Opposition day debate Adjournment debate - funding from public purse of trade union officials

Off topic question topics included whether the mayor and his wife have smoked marijuana inside Gracie Mansion, a Daily News call for the mayor to «accept responsibility for inflaming the police», whether the mayor believes he should apologize for comments on the police, whether the Democratic National Committee has expressed concerns about current mayoral / police friction as it considers Brooklyn as a site for the 2016 Democratic Convention, whether the mayor supports the recent Cuomo / Christie veto of legislation on the Port Authority, a pending state legislative bill on police disability pensions, the expected special election in the 11th Congressional District, whether the mayor believes there is a police slowdown, the dismay of the recently shot and wounded police officers at Mayor de Blasio's hospital visit, the possible change in the Staten Island Chuck / Groundhog Day ceremony, the meeting today between Police Commissioner Bratton and union leaders and how Mayor de Blasio envisions the current mayoral / police friction ending.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN)- Parents, teachers, and anti-gun violence advocates are throwing their support behind Buffalo Public Schools students who are participating in Wednesday's national school walkout day.

At noon, Making Change at Walmart, along with Walmart - Free NYC and other groups, will hold a demonstration as part of a national campaign and day of action calling on Walmart to «dump Trump and immediately withdraw all financial support for the 2016 Republican National Convention,» Trump Tower, 725 5th Ave., Manational campaign and day of action calling on Walmart to «dump Trump and immediately withdraw all financial support for the 2016 Republican National Convention,» Trump Tower, 725 5th Ave., MaNational Convention,» Trump Tower, 725 5th Ave., Manhattan.

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Taking place during National Pet Month, NOAH is supporting the first annual World Animal Vaccination Day on 20 April 2016.

«The Shadow Cabinet decided to support the call for David Cameron to step back from the rush to war and hold a full two day debate in the House of Commons on such a crucial national decision.

At 9 a.m., State Education Senior Deputy Commissioner Jhone Ebert, Assistant Commissioner for Student Support Services Renee Rider and more than 60 SED staff members will bite into a locally grown New York State apple to celebrate National Food Day and help promote New York State food and farms, 89 Washington Ave., Albany.

Washington (CNN)- One day after the Senate passed a full - spectrum immigration bill with overwhelming support, the chairman of the Republican National Committee re-emphasized the need for reform but said the final contours of the legislation are far from settled.

We came out with the promise that everyone of us will support and abide by the provisions of the constitution, our rules in the national assembly... this is therefore the benefit of the crisis which happened two days ago, if I can call it so.

Last week, outraged Hispanic police groups and Goya Foods pulled support from the 60th national Puerto Rican Day Parade, which marches along Fifth Avenue.

«In light of these sensitivities, we have decided to shift our support to other National Puerto Rican Day Parade Committee cultural and social efforts throughout the year as part of our continuing commitment to the community.»

Such complicated arrangements incline me strongly to support adopting the practice of some countries, long backed by the Electoral Commission, the 2007 Councillors Commission and others, of a single four - yearly national or at least regional Local Elections Day for all councils — though not, as in Sweden, on the same day as parliamentary elections with different coloured ballot papers, and probably not in mid-November, like DenmarkDay for all councils — though not, as in Sweden, on the same day as parliamentary elections with different coloured ballot papers, and probably not in mid-November, like Denmarkday as parliamentary elections with different coloured ballot papers, and probably not in mid-November, like Denmark's.

Also at noon, Making Change at Walmart, along with Walmart - Free NYC and other groups, will hold a major demonstration in front of Trump Tower as part of a national campaign and day of action calling on Walmart to dump Trump and immediately withdraw all financial support for the 2016 Republican National Convention, Trump Tower, 725 5th Avenue, between E56th Street and E57th Street, Nnational campaign and day of action calling on Walmart to dump Trump and immediately withdraw all financial support for the 2016 Republican National Convention, Trump Tower, 725 5th Avenue, between E56th Street and E57th Street, NNational Convention, Trump Tower, 725 5th Avenue, between E56th Street and E57th Street, New York.