Sentences with phrase «supporting passages»

In January, the Chamber sent a letter to the House of Representatives strongly supporting the passage of MTB to «preserve American jobs and improve the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers.»

When laws were passed to stop bosses from groaping their employees I don't recall activist groups coming out condeming Christians that support passage of those laws.

Mass Audubon supported its passage and continues to assist with its implementation, serving on the state's Implementation Advisory Committee.

Mass Audubon supported its passage in 2008, and as we advocate for implementation of the GWSA, we are working for future generations to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.

Mass Audubon supports the passage of An Act establishing a comprehensive adaptation management plan in response to climate change, which prepares Massachusetts for the impacts of climate change by identifying where we are most vulnerable and taking measures to protect public health, public safety and the economy.

With the last poll showing 57 % supporting traditional marriage, that's basically putting New York State and other states in play for the 2012 election if Barack Obama supports passage of this gay marriage bill.

At the same time, Flanagan is also supported the passage of legislation designed to boost donor registration, including registering 16 and 17 - year - olds as well as providing for the Donate Life Registry through the state health exchange.

State lawmakers joined WNY distillers and brewers to support passage of a tax exemption proposed by Cuomo that would cover beer, liquor and cider served to promote the businesses.

«The governor supports passage of both and included them in his budget.

Ms. Quinn, who has emerged as a leading surrogate for Mr. Cuomo, promised to deliver the pledge — which asks lawmakers across the state to support the passage of all 10 points of the controversial Women's Equality Act, which has died in two consecutive sessions — to Mr. Astorino in Midtown, where he is fund - raising with retired business executive Carly Fiorina.

Congratulations also goes to the large coalition of labor unions, business groups, transit and environmental advocates and good government groups that supported passage of the bill this session, and identical bills in 2011.

I also support passage of the Modernized Voter Registration Act by Assembly Member Walker, which will promote voting access and protect the right to vote for all New Yorkers.»

NEW YORK — Mayor Bill de Blasio and state and city lawmakers joined senior homeowners today to support the passage of state legislation, sponsored by State Senator Diane Savino (S4628) and Assembly Member Brian Kavanagh (A7463), that would expand property tax exemptions for senior citizens and disabled New Yorkers.

I look forward to working on a bipartisan basis with members of the Assembly to support passage of this critical legislation, SWAP, and acquire the necessary funding to upgrade our city's infrastructure,» said Troy City Council President Carmella Mantello.

Avella's campaign blasted the statement in response, noting the lawmaker supports the passage of the women's agenda, which has stalled in the Legislature.

At 12:30 p.m., U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, on a conference call with reporters, calls for colleagues in Congress support passage of emergency funding to confront the heroin and opioid abuse epidemic.

A spokesman for Silver claimed both members asked to sponsor the bill after it passed and «did little to nothing to support its passage.»

According to the poll, 76 % of New Yorkers support passage of the Child Victims Act while just 17 % oppose it.

Reed and Congressman Chris Collins were the only Republican members from New York state to support the passage of a House spending bill that paves the way for the tax reform package.

Businessman Gary Greenberg's PAC supporting the passage of the Child Victims Act has endorsed Democratic Assembly candidate Rachel Barnhart, who is running in a primary against incumbent Harry Bronson.

Menchaca's co-sponsor and Brooklyn colleague, Jumaane D. William, said that the coalition he led to battle the widespread use of stop and frisk should support passage of the bill.

Asked whether he supports passage of the Employee Free Choice Act, Halter chose instead to delineate a set of principles he backs.

The Federal Ministry and UNICEF in collaboration with NASOW will be organizing programs to support the passage of the bill».

Woerner has campaigned on women's equality, and supports the passage of Governor Cuomo's 10 - point Women's Equality Agenda, which includes provisions for equal pay and abortion rights.

The sharply partisan nature of the debate on the House floor this afternoon — only 16 of 146 Republicans supported its passage, along with all 212 Democrats who voted — signaled that the new Republican House leadership won't take kindly to bills that promise large increases in federal spending, no matter how worthy the cause.

In addition, Mr. Gosnell said, there's reluctance to support round two since the union was pressured to support passage of a new charter - school - expansion law enacted to help Massachusetts win a Race to the Top grant, only to see the state end up losing in round one.

Legislators should support the passage of the Charter School Students with Special Needs Act, as well as other common - sense measures to expand how many students they are able to serve.

For two years, NECSN has supported the passage of the Charter School Students with Special Needs Act.

11/15/2013: LULAC sends action alert requesting that members contact the House of Representatives and urge them to support the passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA).

In the letter, Mr. Gentzel wrote «The National School Boards Association (NSBA), representing more than 90,000 local school board members across the nation, working with and through our state associations, supports passage of the «Every Student Succeeds Act,» and applauds the work of the Conference Committee for its bipartisan effort to modernize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).

Chalkboard supported the passage of SB 443, which secured a professional development clearinghouse for educators, and advocated for cost - effective business review for schools wishing to evaluate their food service, transportation, and financial management.

Jeffries said she made the $ 1,000 donation to support the passage of the school voucher legislation because she has firsthand experience with her private school.

As the President of the School Turnaround Group at Mass Insight Education, I applaud the Connecticut State Senate for its consideration of Senate Bill 24 and strongly support its passage.»

Five years later, California voters overwhelmingly (73.5 %) supported the passage of Proposition 58 (the LEARN Initiative) to promote and encourage multilingual programs for all students.

The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) is strongly supporting the passage of Maryland's SB 1234, a bill that would require the State of Maryland to purchase zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for state fleets.

Nearly 90 mortgage lenders have formed an alliance to support passage of legislation to «reinvigorate» the Federal Housing Administration so it can provide safe and affordable financing for homebuyers, as well as a lifeline for subprime borrowers who are in trouble.

In 2013, he supported the passage of the Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act tying interest rates to the market.

By the time the bill passed in January 2016, VAREI fully supported its passage.

Support the passage of the rules proposed by the Oklahoma Board of Commercial Pet Breeders, the agency formed by the 2010 passage of SB 1712.

American Humane Association supports the passage of laws and regulations mandating that all cats and dogs adopted from public or private animal care and control facilities be sterilized.»

The Alliance supported passage of a law that makes it a felony to kill police or search - and - rescue dogs.

Mendoza also worked with Aldermen, particularly Nick Sposato (38th Ward), to support passage of an ordinance to prevent dogs and cats from being sold at pet stores because those poor animals are sourced at puppy mills.

American Humane supports the passage of laws and regulations mandating that all cats and dogs adopted from public or private animal care and control facilities be sterilized.

This scientific data is further reason to support passage of the PAWS Act.

The coalition supporting Prop B, the Missouri ballot measure to stop puppy mill cruelty, applauds the Jackson County legislature for unanimously approving a resolution supporting passage of Proposition B.

The UPRISE / ANGRY WOMEN exhibit is presented in partnership with the ERA COALITION, a political organization that is working to support passage and ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, and a portion of proceeds will benefit their Fund for Women's Equality.

Therefore we will be hoping to engage the government to come to a compromise that will allow us to support passage of the scheme through the senate.

Today, on the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we wrote to BC Premier Clark urging her to support the passage of Bill M - 222, a legislative amendment that recognizes the inherent dignity and worth of trans people.

In November of 1977, SLS supported passage of Bylaw 5157, which would control tax discounters.

Samuels has been fighting the battle against dangerously broad patents for some time now, recently traveling to DC to support passage of the SHIELD Act (Saving High - tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes), a congressional bill that would impose heavy fines against so - called patent trolls.