Sentences with phrase «take over a state house»

However, Rep. Ali Isa (Gombe - PDP) said the Constitution had already empowered the House of Representatives to take over a state House of Assembly in times of crisis.
Go and check your record, people never kept quite on Oyo case in fact the National Assembly took the same position to take over the state house of assembly then before the 2 warring factions of the Oyo assembly rush to reconcile themselves to forestall taking over of the house by National Assembly then.
The State redistricted after the 2000 census giving safe seats to most of the congressional reps when the republicans took over the state house with lots of help from Tom's campaign $ $.

Not exact matches

At the White House's first United States of Women Summit in 2016, Buffett confessed that he only thought to put a woman on the Berkshire Hathaway board in 2003 — nearly 40 years after taking over the company — by the suggestion of his wife Susie.
In the charts below, we take the 20 % U.S. states that had the largest decline in housing net worth from 2006 to 2009, and we compare them to the 20 % states U.S. states that had the smallest decline over the same time period.
United States Newsmakers After the Republican victory in the 2014 US midterm elections and an eight - year hiatus, Richard Shelby, a senior senator from Alabama, has taken over his old post as chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.
The NCFA and at its helm, William Pierce, convinced Senators such as John Tower and Jeremiah Denton to argue that open records threatened adoption, and when Reagan took over the White House, the original Model State Adoption Act had been supplanted by an anemic version that did away with the open records provisions, as well as many other reforms.
All that took place over the course of just a few days, with the extender measures being approved by both houses of the Legislature Monday in order to keep state government running through the end of next month.
That this House notes that ISIL poses a direct threat to the United Kingdom; welcomes United Nations Security Council Resolution 2249 which determines that ISIL constitutes an «unprecedented threat to international peace and security» and calls on states to take «all necessary measures» to prevent terrorist acts by ISIL and to «eradicate the safe haven they have established over significant parts of Iraq and Syria»; further notes the clear legal basis to defend the UK and our allies in accordance with the UN Charter; notes that military action against ISIL is only one component of a broader strategy to bring peace and stability to Syria; welcomes the renewed impetus behind the Vienna talks on a ceasefire and political settlement; welcomes the Government's continuing commitment to providing humanitarian support to Syrian refugees; underlines the importance of planning for post-conflict stabilisation and reconstruction in Syria; welcomes the Government's continued determination to cut ISIL's sources of finance, fighters and weapons; notes the requests from France, the US and regional allies for UK military assistance; acknowledges the importance of seeking to avoid civilian casualties, using the UK's particular capabilities; notes the Government will not deploy UK troops in ground combat operations; welcomes the Government's commitment to provide quarterly progress reports to the House; and accordingly supports Her Majesty's Government in taking military action, specifically airstrikes, exclusively against ISIL in Syria; and offers its wholehearted support to Her Majesty's Armed Forces.
Cuomo's own ethics commission was scuttled by the governor himself before being taken over by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, who went on to successfully prosecute the leaders of both state houses.
Scores of policemen as well as personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS) and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have taken over the venue located on Federal Housing Road in the Ekiti capital as the accreditation process commenced.
He said, «The Abia mega really will be the first APC rally in the South in 2018 and we want to use it to tell the world that we are ready to take over the Abia Government House and other state government houses in the South - East.
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Before he took over as mayor in Danbury, he served two terms in the state House of Representatives.
Thirty houses on Long Island that were damaged by superstorm Sandy and acquired by the state's New York Rising program will be taken over by a housing group to be made into permanent affordable housing for eligible homebuyers.
«That this house notes that ISIL poses a direct threat to the United Kingdom; welcomes United Nations Security Council Resolution 2249 which determines that ISIL constitutes an «unprecedented threat to international peace and security» and calls on states to take «all necessary measures» to prevent terrorist acts by ISIL and to «eradicate the safe haven they have established over significant parts of Iraq and Syria»; further notes the clear legal basis to defend the UK and our allies in accordance with the UN Charter; notes that military action against ISIL is only one component of a broader strategy to bring peace and stability to Syria; welcomes the renewed impetus behind the Vienna talks on a ceasefire and political settlement; welcomes the Government's continuing commitment to providing humanitarian support to Syrian refugees; underlines the importance of planning for post-conflict stabilisation and reconstruction in Syria; welcomes the Government's continued determination to cut ISIL's sources of finance, fighters, and weapons; notes the requests from France, the US and regional allies for UK military assistance; acknowledges the importance of seeking to avoid civilian causalities; using the UK's particular capabilities; notes the Government's will not deploy UK troops in ground combat operations; welcomes the Government's commitment to provide quarterly progress reports to the House; and accordingly supports Her Majesty's Government in taking military action, specifically airstrikes, exclusively against ISIL in Syria; and offers its wholehearted support to Her Majesty's Armed Forces.&rhouse notes that ISIL poses a direct threat to the United Kingdom; welcomes United Nations Security Council Resolution 2249 which determines that ISIL constitutes an «unprecedented threat to international peace and security» and calls on states to take «all necessary measures» to prevent terrorist acts by ISIL and to «eradicate the safe haven they have established over significant parts of Iraq and Syria»; further notes the clear legal basis to defend the UK and our allies in accordance with the UN Charter; notes that military action against ISIL is only one component of a broader strategy to bring peace and stability to Syria; welcomes the renewed impetus behind the Vienna talks on a ceasefire and political settlement; welcomes the Government's continuing commitment to providing humanitarian support to Syrian refugees; underlines the importance of planning for post-conflict stabilisation and reconstruction in Syria; welcomes the Government's continued determination to cut ISIL's sources of finance, fighters, and weapons; notes the requests from France, the US and regional allies for UK military assistance; acknowledges the importance of seeking to avoid civilian causalities; using the UK's particular capabilities; notes the Government's will not deploy UK troops in ground combat operations; welcomes the Government's commitment to provide quarterly progress reports to the House; and accordingly supports Her Majesty's Government in taking military action, specifically airstrikes, exclusively against ISIL in Syria; and offers its wholehearted support to Her Majesty's Armed Forces.&rHouse; and accordingly supports Her Majesty's Government in taking military action, specifically airstrikes, exclusively against ISIL in Syria; and offers its wholehearted support to Her Majesty's Armed Forces.»
He said that in such circumstance, the House would also take over the duties of the house of assembly, which included impeaching the state governor, adding that there was no need for the House would also take over the duties of the house of assembly, which included impeaching the state governor, adding that there was no need for the house of assembly, which included impeaching the state governor, adding that there was no need for the bill.
The head of NYCHA's biggest worker union and the chair of the Assembly's Housing Committee, Keith Wright, took the unprecedented step of calling on the state to take over the city's troubled Housing Authority.
Attorney General Eric Holder's announcement Thursday that he's taking Texas to court over its voting laws is the latest battle between the White House and Lone Star State Republicans — and one that both sides are eager to have.
Heastie ranked second in the legislature, with $ 23,786 in reimbursements; after taking over as house leader last year, he spent much of the summer traveling the state.
«We want a full and complete investigation at the state level and at the federal level,» said Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, who recently joined with other members of the House of Representatives to call on the DOJ to take over the case.
«APC is now well positioned to take over the state government house come 2019.
With the decision been effected at Wednesday's plenary, the House said its action was in line with the provision of Section 11 (4) of the 1999 Constitution, which says the National Assembly could take over the functions of any state assembly that is enmeshed in crisis.
The measure was opposed by 23 of New York's 27 House members over concerns about the bill's impact on the state and cuts to the single most popular tax deduction taken by New Yorkers, the state and local tax deduction.
Meanwhile, no fewer than 200 residents were displaced after floods took over about 50 houses on Unity Estate in the Ita Oluwo area of Ogun State.
Speaking for the PDP defectors, Efekodo, who represented Isoko South Constituency 1 in the State House of Assembly, hinted that they had decided to join the APC because they believe it was time for APC to take over governance in the sState House of Assembly, hinted that they had decided to join the APC because they believe it was time for APC to take over governance in the statestate.
Men of the Nigerian Police Force Kano Command have taken over the premises of the Kano State House of Assembly Over plans by members of the House to remove the Speaover the premises of the Kano State House of Assembly Over plans by members of the House to remove the SpeaOver plans by members of the House to remove the Speaker.
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, had in an interview with State House correspondents at the end of Wednesday's Federal Executive Council meeting given an indication that Osinbajo had taken over the negotiation.
State Attorney Eric Schneiderman was to announce late Friday morning a pilot program that will make available to land banks statewide $ 4 million for New Yorkers to take over «zombie homes» in their neighborhoods and rehab them into affordable rental housing.
asks forgiveness for turning 90 Jews over to the Nazis Lebanese actor arrested for «spying» for Israel Gaza - Egypt border to remain closed after Sinai mosque massacre After mosque bloodbath, Egypt flexes muscles again, but it may not be enough Mosque terrorists carried Islamic State flags; toll rises to 305 ISIS Threatens To Kill The Pope Over The Holidays Putin gives no indication Russia to leave Syria anytime soon Iran - Backed Militia in Iraq: «Enemy» U. Troops Now «a Target for Our Forces» Iran Warns It Will Increase Missile Range If Threatened By Europe Iran Factions Use Earthquake Relief Effort to Pursue Power Struggle Hezbollah, on the rise in Lebanon, fends off Saudi Arabia Lebanon's Hariri takes critical line on Hezbollah Lebanese Druze leader urges Saudis, Iranians to talk White House reiterates support for Saudi, Gulf allies against «Iran aggression» Aid Workers And Medical Supplies Trickle Into Yemen As Saudis Ease Blockade Pakistan Calls in Army to Help Restore Order After Violent Clashes in Islamabad A husband and wife survived the Las Vegas massaover to the Nazis Lebanese actor arrested for «spying» for Israel Gaza - Egypt border to remain closed after Sinai mosque massacre After mosque bloodbath, Egypt flexes muscles again, but it may not be enough Mosque terrorists carried Islamic State flags; toll rises to 305 ISIS Threatens To Kill The Pope Over The Holidays Putin gives no indication Russia to leave Syria anytime soon Iran - Backed Militia in Iraq: «Enemy» U. Troops Now «a Target for Our Forces» Iran Warns It Will Increase Missile Range If Threatened By Europe Iran Factions Use Earthquake Relief Effort to Pursue Power Struggle Hezbollah, on the rise in Lebanon, fends off Saudi Arabia Lebanon's Hariri takes critical line on Hezbollah Lebanese Druze leader urges Saudis, Iranians to talk White House reiterates support for Saudi, Gulf allies against «Iran aggression» Aid Workers And Medical Supplies Trickle Into Yemen As Saudis Ease Blockade Pakistan Calls in Army to Help Restore Order After Violent Clashes in Islamabad A husband and wife survived the Las Vegas massaOver The Holidays Putin gives no indication Russia to leave Syria anytime soon Iran - Backed Militia in Iraq: «Enemy» U. Troops Now «a Target for Our Forces» Iran Warns It Will Increase Missile Range If Threatened By Europe Iran Factions Use Earthquake Relief Effort to Pursue Power Struggle Hezbollah, on the rise in Lebanon, fends off Saudi Arabia Lebanon's Hariri takes critical line on Hezbollah Lebanese Druze leader urges Saudis, Iranians to talk White House reiterates support for Saudi, Gulf allies against «Iran aggression» Aid Workers And Medical Supplies Trickle Into Yemen As Saudis Ease Blockade Pakistan Calls in Army to Help Restore Order After Violent Clashes in Islamabad A husband and wife survived the Las Vegas massacre.
And with «tea party» sentiments riding high (and some candidates again calling to abolish the Department of Education while purging thoughtful folks like Mike Castle), it looks like «local control» and «states» rights» arguments may rule the day should the GOP take over one or both houses of Congress.
In Michigan, the EAA's real governing power is housed in an executive committee dominated by gubernatorial appointees; and now the governor has also taken over the School Reform and Redesign Office, formerly under the state superintendent.
For example, in Adelanto, Calif., where a group of parents this year became the first to use a parent trigger, a not - for - profit called Parent Revolution, led by former Clinton White House staffer and former California State Board of Education member Ben Austin, has provided the parents with significant support, including an extensive, multi-week curriculum for parents taking over the school.
Sen. Dick Brewbaker's resolution that passed the Senate but was not brought to a vote in the House «encourages the State Board of Education to take all steps it deems appropriate, including revocation of the adoption of the [Common Core] initiative's standards if necessary, to retain complete control over Alabama's academic standards, curriculum, instruction, and testing system.»
The state's new plans for that district, created through House Bill 70 over the summer, has been controversial and the center of a legal challenge — a challenge that failed — over the state taking control of the district from voters and the elected school board.
5) Michigan: The House recesses for three weeks without voting on a controversial measure backed by Gov. Snyder to let the state's Educational Achievement Authority take over the 5 % lowest performing schools in the state.
A bill filed yesterday by a newly elected member of North Dakota's House would provide for the state's military to take over the North Dakota Judicial Conduct Commission.
A plan put forth in the North Dakota House to have the state's military take over the Judicial Conduct Commission which has the power to discipline the judges in the state has failed.
Campus Advantage announced Monday it has taken over management of The Flats at Ridgeview — a student - housing property being developed near Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine and New Mexico State University.
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