Sentences with phrase «support on both sides of the aisle»

These measures have support on both sides of the aisle.

While the program is one of the rare issues that has managed to draw wide voter support on both sides of the aisle, some Republican leaders have targeted it as an example of executive overreach.

«The principles involved in this, the principles of non-discrimination are broadly supported on both sides of the aisle,» Merkley said.

But when the number got down to 23, I had more support on my side of the aisle.»

«We want to thank Speaker Heastie and of course we also need to thank Majority Leader Morelle, who has worked tirelessly to educate his colleagues and build support on both sides of the aisle, but particularly among Assembly Democrats,» said UFC Vice President Michael Britt.

We all want a special counsel, an independent investigator to look at this and I think it should have strong support on both sides of the aisle.»

In fact, opposition to energy rationing schemes is one of the very few issues that enjoys support on both sides of the aisle in the Congress.

With acknowledgements of support on both sides of the aisle, advocates are optimistic that the funding will at least be reauthorized, it's just a question of when.

Not exact matches

Fwd.us sought to avoid getting caught up in partisan politics by adopting a strategy of backing lawmakers on both sides of the aisle who support an immigration overhaul.

But it's widely supported by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle who have faced intense lobbying campaigns by patient groups and the biopharma industry.

2018's first quarter was a volatile one for several senators, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle seeing significant changes in levels of support from their constituents, according to the latest Morning Consult Senator Approval Rankings.

Kelly's initial support for Porter has been criticized by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, including Republican Sen. John KennedyJohn Neely KennedyMORE (La.), who said Thursday that Kelly made a «bad decision.»

And consumers on both sides of the aisle say they're trying to make their political views known, too, by deliberately supporting some companies and shunning others.

«Historically, we have supported elected officials on both sides of the aisle,» said Mark Riley, a spokesman for the union, in a statement.

While those views have earned him considerable support — so far — in his presidential bid, Ms. Mark - Viverito contends they have also motivated folks on the other side of the aisle.

«It was such a pleasure to join my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support such a great cause.

According to county Legislator Benjamin Boykin, a White Plains Democrat and chairman of the Public Safety Committee, a $ 500,000 bond, which was discussed at a committee meeting for the first time on July 10, will likely be approved with unanimous support from lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle.

Koch, 85, was surrounded by politicians on both sides of the aisle, who said they support his goals.

«I am pleased to have support for this measure on both sides of the aisle.»

He has been spending millions of dollars to support House, US Senate and gubernatorial candidates on both sides of the aisle, as well as on various ballot initiatives across the country this cycle.

This is a crucial and costly decision made by my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to support a political ally,» Legislator Edward A. Rath, R - Amherst, said.

«It is an honor to have the unanimous support of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and I look forward to again serving as Chairman of this honorable body.

ALBANY — How does something with a 70 percent approval rating and wide - ranging support from legislators on both sides of the aisle die in Albany?

I believe we have broad support for this kind of reform on both sides of the aisle as well as the support of the county executive's office.

The Republican and Democratic National Conventions have given us two straight weeks of chanting, championing causes, and Chachi, as a steady wave of celebrities on both sides of the aisle (but mostly the left) have come forward to throw their support behind their candidate of choice.

Such attention would inexorably lead to an obsession with shoring up support on the right side of the aisle, correct?

At first, it may seem counterintuitive to suggest that a massive, well - intentioned education - reform effort — supported on both sides of the political aisle, by major philanthropic foundations, and by some prominent voices in the civil - rights community — could be anything other than a blessing for American education.

This grant includes a 10 percent set - aside to support private school voucher programs, which has generated strong opposition on both sides of the aisle.

Additionally, because charters are doing such great work, they get support from legislators on both sides of the aisle — because many lawmakers want to invest in what is working for our kids.

«The majority of folks that I have talked to on both sides of the building, and on both sides of the aisle, for that matter, are in support of doing that stops further implementation and gives us a thorough review and an ability for us to look at everything,» Schneider says.

No Child Left Behind — which was supported by politicians on both sides of the aisle — required states to set achievement standards for basic skills.

As critical as Johnston and the AFT's Brenda Smith were to passage of SB 191, it would have not passed had there not been support by many other legislators on both sides of the aisle, including Senator Spence, Representatives Murray and Scanlan along with Speaker Carroll, Lt. Governor O'Brien, Colorado Education Commissioner Jones and a broad coalition of business, education, and civil rights groups, mostly coordinated by Colorado DFER and Colorado Stand for Children.

Thanks to the efforts of numerous Senators and Representatives on both sides of the political aisle, numerous sections of ESSA enable states and local education agencies to utilize federal funds to support college coursework for:

Menon will be instrumental in working with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to advance policies that support, protect and grow the state's public charter school movement.

The fact that politicians on both sides of the aisle support this bill may come as a surprise, but while technically bipartisan, the bill can hardly be considered as such.

The FACT Act was introduced on February 2 with much support from both sides of the aisle.

It should also be noted that the legislative leadership on both sides of the aisle showed good faith willingness to negotiate and support a positive bipartisan package.

Not long ago, both sides of the aisle agreed on this principle, which has the support of mainstream economists.

Fortunately, the current tax credits were extended on a bipartisan basis by Congress at the end of 2015 and continue to enjoy strong support from both sides of the aisle due to the jobs and investments that renewables have generated in both red and blue states nationwide.

In any case, Pickens can't even bring anybody on his side of the aisle to support renewables, which he believes in, so I can't imagine how he could bring in any conservative support on climate legislation, which he doesn't believe in (see Pickens: «You don't want to turn it over to the greenies, or what'll happen is they'll want to shut down every coal plant»).

The bill, which was openly written with the help of lobbyists, has now gotten bipartisan support from one of the chief opponents of clean energy reform from the Democratic side of the aisle — any guesses on who it is?It's our friend, Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D - AR)-- she has cosponsored the amendment, popularly known as the Dirty Air Act, and seeks to protect the interests of heavily polluting industries.

MIECHV is also supported by policymakers on both sides of the aisle, including Congresswoman Walorski.