Sentences with phrase «time needed for reforms»

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In an op - ed for The New York Times, Marc Mauer, executive director of the Sentencing Project, and David Cole, a professor of law and public policy at Georgetown University, write that many liberals and conservatives alike acknowledge the US criminal justice system needs reform.

Beyond these concerns, of course, we still need to fix problems that have been with us for some time during the crisis: unacceptably high unemployment, especially among young people; high levels of debt in many countries; and the need to complete the financial reform agenda.

But De Gregorio acknowledges the challenge they present going forward and fears that, particularly at a time when growth in the region is slowing and external circumstances are changing, a flair for populism and the power of vested interests might undermine the process of continued economic reforms needed to foster, among other things, shared prosperity and social inclusion.

Of the many shortcomings of the pre-Fed currency and banking system, none struck sincere reform proponents of all kinds as being in more dire need of correction than the tendency of the nation's bank reserves to flow into the coffers of a handful of New York banks during seasons apart from the harvest, combined with the annual (and occasionally mad) harvest - time scramble for those same reserves.

At a time when the political and financial elite gathered at Davos frets about the failures of capitalism and the need for its reform, Professors Yvan Allaire and Mihaela Firsirotu, in a new book titled «A Capitalism of Owners ``, propose an action plan to change fundamentally the way capitalism has come to work.

As one private equity investor points out, protecting under - performing sectors might have been wise in deflationary times (to keep unemployment from ballooning) though as reflation returns the need for productivity to restrain costs could present an argument for reform in the worst - performing sectors.

I don't deny the inadequacy of the particular version of Thomism - perhaps typical at the time - to which Fr Holloway may have been exposed, nor its need for reform and renewal.

The Waldensian group was one of several springing up about that time as an intuitive answer to the specific needs for reform in the church.

For a time what was called the conciliar movement seemed to give promise of accomplishing the needed reforms and of confirming the authority of councils over the Popes.

We will need time, for example, to reform our excessively centralised tax system which stifles local autonomy and innovation.

«He was a remarkable man who saw the need for democratic and economic reform and in defending that reform he played a vital role at a crucial time in Russia's history.»

«If this is not a time where people need to realize that they need to stay woke, then I don't know what's going to be clearer for you,» McLaughlin said, remarking on the federal government's tax reform plans.

State Senators John DeFrancisco and Dave Valesky offer contrasting views about the governor's use of executive orders, and the need for legislative reform, but largely agree on what the session is likely to focus on, and share an optimistic view of the state budget being passed on time.

The thinking is that passage of GENDA could give a much needed progressive win to IDC Leader Jeff Klein & Co. at a time when the breakaway Democratic conference is under intense pressure from the left for (so far) failing to force a vote on some of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's top agenda items, including the all - inclusive 10 - point Women's Equality Act and the campaign finance reform bill.

That the lane closures appear to have been ordered by the governor's office's Bridget Kelly, who famously wrote in an email, «Time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee,» only highlights how desperately reform is needed.

BUt when it comes to reforming Albany, the advocates have some powerful partners, not the least of which is the New York Times, which editorialized today that «the need for reform goes far beyond the budget» and urged Cuomo to «immediately — next week — introduce an omnibus ethics reform bill.»

In each of his State of the State speeches Cuomo has used the capitol building as a metaphor for something that was once glorious and can be restored; he has said he wants to re-establish New York «the progressive capital of the nation»; he has touted the number of on - time budgets he and the legislature have delivered (this year he'll say four in a row and counting); he has demanded more teacher accountability but explained new changes he's seeking; and, he has stressed a need for ethics rules overhaul and campaign finance reform while mentioning unsavory headlines.

Cuomo, a Democrat, did not mention Silver's name in a statement that announced «justice was served,» and said that «with the allegations proven, it is time for the Legislature to take seriously the need for reform.»

«He understands the area's diverse needs and has plans for job creation, education and tax reform,» the Times wrote.

«With the allegations proven, it is time for the legislature to take seriously the need for reform.

Cuomo reinforced the need for shelter reforms to reporters after a Wednesday announcement about a revitalization of Penn Station, which was held at the same time de Blasio was hosting a news conference downtown on his plan to pay 50,000 more workers in the city at least $ 15 per hour by 2018.

«Senator Diegnan will lead the Transportation Committee at a time of pressing needs for transportation reforms and improvements, Senator Singleton will assume responsibility for issues of importance to the veterans who have served our country with courage and sacrifice, and Senator Gopal will help manage the flow of bills and the work of the Senate Democratic Caucus and lead the efforts of the Manufacturing Caucus at a time when we are addressing so many demanding priorities.

We need real ethics reforms: eliminating pension benefits for convicted corrupt officials, a ban on personal use of campaign funds, a full - time legislature with sharp limits on conflicts of interest, and full - disclosure requirements for personal finances.

Buhari said his travails in courts during his failed bid for the nation's Presidency on three occasions, which took him to the Supreme Court three times, were clear indications that the judiciary needed urgent reforms.

The Tax Credits dispute illustrates both the need for Lords reform, and why it is unlikely to happen any time soon https://t.co/lkxJNvQivk

The Tax Credits dispute illustrates both the need for Lords reform, and why it is unlikely to happen any time soon https://t.co/ew8lxoBQmt

The Tax Credits dispute illustrates both the need for Lords reform, and why it is unlikely to happen any time soon https://t.co/RPh36ZjlhX

The Tax Credits dispute illustrates both the need for Lords reform, and why it is unlikely to happen any time soon https://t.co/rnbrtdWhU0

So people have a hard time connecting compelling current concerns — such as widespread corruption, or non-competitive elections, or a need for major improvements in such fundamental policy areas as education — with the possibility for reform through state constitutional change.

Something, certainly, to keep mind next time Democrats talk about the need for campaign finance reform.

As he so often does when asked about fundraising, de Blasio stressed the need for campaign finance reform, advocating for full public financing of elections that would not only pull big moneyed interests out of politics but would also focus, «all that time that goes into fundraising now back into public service.»

In hard economic times, the controversial H - 1B visa program, which lowers wages for Americans while exposing foreign scientists to the whims of employers, needs major reform.

He said people aging with HIV who are still working may need more time off to take care of themselves or rest breaks during their shifts; reforming retirement benefit programs could allow people with HIV to remain in the workforce as long as possible; retirement homes and long - term facilities need to be more welcoming places for older people living with HIV.

In today's culture, with the social climate at an all - time high with all the fear - based news and conflicts happening, shared information is needed for a conscious global reform.

TES Talks to... Paul Reville (Times Education Supplement) Paul Reville discusses his work as founder of Harvard's Education Redesign Lab, and then need for reforms in the current, broken education system to make education more equitable in our country.

Maybe It's Time to Reform Demands We Put on Educators, by David Waters, columnist for The Commercial Appeal of Memphis, Tennessee Need a little inspiration?

However, by the time Sizer wrote his seminal 1985 report, A Study of High Schools, and A Nation at Risk warned of education failure and the need for deep reform, that earlier sense of utopia was slipping away.

«Seven decades after the 1944 Education Act, we believe that the time is overdue for reform as the old settlement no longer works as well as it needs to for the benefit of schools, religion and society.»

During a time of reform for the entire education sector, funding changes in special education needs provision require planning.

For the past decade, the Wallace Foundation has focused its education philanthropy (to the tune of $ 300 million) «exclusively around the notion that to make school reform work for kids, we need to spend much more time and attention on leadership,» said M. Christine DeVita, the foundation's presideFor the past decade, the Wallace Foundation has focused its education philanthropy (to the tune of $ 300 million) «exclusively around the notion that to make school reform work for kids, we need to spend much more time and attention on leadership,» said M. Christine DeVita, the foundation's presidefor kids, we need to spend much more time and attention on leadership,» said M. Christine DeVita, the foundation's president.

At a time of growing national recognition of the need for a policy shift to more successful approaches to school reform, this collection of mini-briefs identifies affirmative, research - based approaches to reform in areas including school choice, portfolio district reform, and teacher deprofessionalization.

Title I was created to help these schools better serve their students by providing school - wide services and whole school reforms tied to raising student achievement, such hiring additional teachers and classroom aides; improving curriculum; enhancing parent involvement; or extending learning time for students who need extra help.

In permitting — for the first time — entities other than school districts to create new public schools, states are taking a bold step toward reform that can produce the diverse educational opportunities that our children need.

In the case of North Carolina, for example, the mere threat of No Child's sanctions alone led to many schools that were identified as failing for the first time to take on the kind of reforms needed to improve student achievement.

Cosmo Garvin's piece «Time for Action on Sac High» is out of touch with the need for real education reform not just in Sacramento, but across the state.

A crescendo of support from education researchers, analysts, reform advocates, and lawmakers about the need for additional learning time for our nation's under - performing students may well result in the coming months in meaningful reform.

So the way that both sides compromised was they wouldn't do the pension reform this time, but they would enact a program that would give more opportunities for those families who are most in need to choose a school that works best for them.

During these economic times, we need these bills to compete strongly for Race to the Top funding, the $ 4 billion federal education reform program that will help us maintain our commitment to today's students.

And when Commissioner Pryor met with the superintendents from the 30 lowest performing districts, he explained that if those school districts wanted the $ 39 million that was included in this year's «education reform» bill, they would need to use the funds for a limited set of reforms, such as «extended learning time.»

In 1989, when the Chicago School Reform Act gave rise to local school councils and other major policy changes, Linda Lenz, then an education writer for the Chicago Sun - Times, saw the need for a publication that would focus on public education with the kind of detail and depth that her newspaper and others could not.