Sentences with phrase «support federal efforts»
They took to the Senate floor on Monday to push a proposal that would have prohibited the Port Authority «from supporting the federal effort in any way,» including the use of staff, money and facilities — even the use of electricity and air - conditioning in areas where detainees are held.
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Local government representatives from Perth's suburban north - west have visited Canberra in an effort to spark federal support for the growth of the region.
To give one example, Climate Mayors is a group of U.S. mayors committed to working with one another to boost local efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and support aims for «binding federal and global - level policymaking.»
Earlier this year, Ottawa launched a five - year, $ 250 - million program geared at supporting the auto industry — Ford just received a $ 72 - million cash injection — but DesRosiers and other analysts say the federal government's efforts need to be less targeted at the assembly plants.
Trump's support for an increased federal gas tax could influence the gas tax repeal effort in California.
The federal government has increased pressure on the private sector to fight the war on drugs, just as public support for the effort has reached a low.
Greg Priddy, an analyst with political - risk consultancy Eurasia Group, noted in a recent commentary that «the Alberta and federal governments, along with the oil and gas sector, broadly support the effort to diversify Canadian energy exports to high growth markets in Asia.»
«I support efforts to improve the efficacy of the Volcker rule while preserving its underlying goal of prohibiting banking firms from engaging in speculative activities for which federal deposit insurance and other safeguards were never intended.
Coalition Supports New Great Lakes Bill June 26 - The Healing Our Waters Great Lakes Coalition is supporting a new bill in the U.S. Senate that would help bolster federal efforts...
The federal government plans to spend millions of dollars less this year on advertising and outreach efforts to support the health law's open enrollment period, which starts Nov. 1.
Chairman Nunes» decision, supported by House Speaker Ryan and Republican Members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, to publicly release misleading allegations against the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation is a shameful effort to discredit these institutions, undermine the Special Counsel's ongoing investigation, and undercut congressional probes.
«Chairman Nunes» decision, supported by House Speaker Ryan and Republican Members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, to publicly release misleading allegations against the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation is a shameful effort to discredit these institutions, undermine the Special Counsel's ongoing investigation, and undercut congressional probes,» the committee's Democrats said in a statement.
Roari has vast experience working with National and Provincial Organizers, coordinating the outreach efforts of NDP MPs, and managing and supporting political engagement campaigns at the municipal, provincial and federal levels.
Despite a poor start he eventually went on to marshal the whole country's support behind the federal relief and reconstruction effort.
While many private and nonprofit efforts have sprung up nationwide to mentor and support vets who want to start businesses, I have to ask: Why isn't the federal government doing more?
That research led to improved gearbox designs, reducing the overall cost of wind energy and showing how collaborative industry efforts and federal support for R&D can resolve performance challenges.
The White House has said that it does not plan on seeking a federal ban on conversion or «reparative» therapy, but, according to The New York Times, the President will «throw his support behind the efforts to ban the practice at the state level»...
In a sense, since I am a government employee, all of you who pay federal taxes are technically supporting my church planting efforts.
The ERLC is conducting an online campaign to rally support for the congressional effort to slash federal dollars for Planned Parenthood.
The best combined effort of state and local governments, businesses, foundations, religious and other charitable institutions to support community development is no substitute for a renewed federal commitment to housing.
You'll recall that Senator Menendez was the first federal elected official who stepped up to the plate and supported our efforts to get pink slime out of school food.
A national survey commissioned by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation — an independent private foundation focused on the optimal development of children — reveals that 9 out of 10 Americans support current federal efforts to keep school meals healthy.
The mayor highlighted that he supported efforts mentioned to combat sexual harassment in the workplace and to sue the federal government over President Donald Trump's tax bill.
Senate Democrats are making a final push to gather support needed for U.S. Sen. Edward Markey's effort to undo the Federal Communications Commission's repeal of Obama - era internet net neutrality rules.
Malliotakis strongly emphasized the limits of her support for assisting federal deportation efforts, however.
Gillibrand sent a letter urging the agency to expedite its response and take immediate federal action to support and add to the state's ongoing efforts.
Federal authorities arrested Smith last April in connection with a plot to pay off Republican elected officials in Queens and the Bronx in return for their support for his effort to make a mayoral run as a Republican.
But Clinton has taken a more nuanced position, saying that although she supports local efforts to reach $ 15, she wouldn't commit to that nationally, aligning herself instead with legislation establishing a $ 12 hourly federal rate.
«The General Motors PAC supports the election of U.S. federal and state candidates who foster sound business policies; and, with this donation GM is supporting Governor Cuomo's re-election efforts.
«Let me express the Federal Government's commitment to support and assist the Peace Building Agency in its effort to arrest the vicious cycle of violence and lay the foundation for sustainable peace in our country.»
BOSTON (AP)- Senate Democrats are making a final push to gather support needed for U.S. Sen. Edward Markey's effort to undo the Federal Communications Commission's repeal of Obama - era internet net neutrality rules.
As federal «dysfunction» forces them to step up regulatory efforts, state and local governments need to develop new policies for the growing tech sectors in order to balance the need for protecting public interests and supporting innovation, AG Eric Schneiderman told a NY Tech Meetup event.
Finally, CBC supports the Governor's efforts to address the impact of the federal tax law's capping of the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction.
«The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development was commended for its support for the introduction of the Bill and implore them to intensify efforts on the passage of the Bill.
The heart of the complaint was that a fund full of dough limited to supporting candidates for federal office was used to promote Malloy's endangered re-election effort.
WAMC's political observer Dr. Alan Chartock discusses indications that President Trump is open to supporting a bipartisan congressional effort to revise federal background checks for prospective gun buyers and President Trump's endorsement of Mitt Romney in the Utah Senate race.
Duffus said there is about $ 5.5 million in federal funding available to help support the effort, which likely will help the state acquire «interests» in the properties, which could include either conservation easements or direct ownership.
A spokesman for Gov. Cuomo said the governor supports efforts to ban bump stocks but also believes the onus should be on the federal government to adopt stricter gun measures.
Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick has joined an effort to secure a federal grant to support the City of Tonawanda Police Department's scuba diving team.
The Cable Telecommunications Association of New York issued a similar statement on behalf of its members, saying it supports a bipartisan federal effort to address net neutrality.
President Trump visited Texas on Tuesday to show support for residents reeling from the effects of Hurricane Harvey and to assess the first stages of the federal recovery effort.
Town Supervisor Neil Bettez said there has been growing support for the law among New Paltz residents who contend the federal government, led by President Donald Trump, is not concerned about the impact on families of deportation efforts.
He supports the policy position of Paul Giardina, his running mate on the Republican ticket, of utilizing the federal Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Water State Revolving Fund to pay for water - quality remediation efforts including replacement of failing septic systems, rather than the community preservation fund.
The total would include $ 7.4 billion for the Homeland Security Department's Disaster Relief Fund, which will be used by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to support ongoing hurricane response efforts.
Located in Montour Falls, the state secured $ 500,000 in federal funding in May, 2016 to support training efforts there, and since 2011, the Governor has invested $ 3 million to improve the facility and grounds.
Efforts to replace it have begun to falter, with the prospect of federal government support for the $ 13 billion project looking ever more dicey in the age of Trump.
Erie County supports an effort to provide veteran posts with access to federal grants to be used for repairs to halls and posts.
New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman is heading a coalition of 16 Attorneys General in a new amicus brief to protect cities and police departments from federal funding cuts, supporting a challenge to the Trump administration's efforts to punish so - called «sanctuary» jurisdictions by putting immigration - related conditions on federal law enforcement grants.
«These important federal resources support efforts that combine awareness with action to identify and remove hazards so we can better protect children from the devastating effects of lead poisoning.»
The Governor also spoke about air quality monitoring efforts the Department of Environmental Quality and the Department of Health and Hospitals are conducting with the support of the federal Environmental Protection Agency.