Sentences with phrase «under a government measuring»

Parents are to be kept informed of changes to their children's weight under a government measuring programme, it has been announced.

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Its European creditors decided on Wednesday to suspend the implementation of short - term debt relief measures after the Greek government announced additional spending on pensions - an action that European partners deemed as «unilateral» and disrespecting the efforts agreed under the country's 86 billion euro ($ 89.75 billion) bailout program.

Russia's prime minister has described the sanctions as an attempt by the United States to capture new markets for its companies and directed the Russian government to study measures to support firms under fresh sanctions.

And, even if the Front National and other far - right parties do not get added support following the attacks, their dynamic has placed current governments under more and more pressure to take drastic measures against real and perceived threats.

Over the period 2008 - 09 to 2014 - 15, the federal debt increased by $ 155 billion, attributable to impact of the 2008 - 2009 financial crisis and the stimulus measures implemented by the government under its Economic Action Plans.

The Conservative government's tax relief measures have seen low - and middle - income Canadians receive proportionately greater relief, she said, with about one - third of the personal income tax relief provided by the government in 2013 going to Canadians with incomes in the first tax bracket (under $ 43,561).

Reports suggest the government is considering several measures, ranging from speeding up the cash disbursements under the already - planned infrastructure program to incentives for energy - saving retrofits of buildings.

That biblical vision helped form the bedrock convictions of the American idea: that government stood under the judgment of divine and natural law; that government was limited in its reach into human affairs, especially the realm of conscience; that national greatness was measured by fidelity to the moral truths taught by revelation and inscribed in the world by a demanding yet merciful God; that only a virtuous people could be truly free.

Though they have suffered under some of the same restrictive laws (like the anti-evangelism measures enacted last year), Russian Protestants have a better reputation among Orthodox and government officials.

Other strengthening measures include: • A recommendation that the Government give consideration to providing the ACCC with extra funding for the purpose of bringing representative actions under Part IV.

Since 1997 the Committee on the Rights of the Child has recognized the International Code as an «appropriate measure» which governments should adopt in fulfillment of their obligations under article 24 of the CRC.

Earlier this year, after coming under pressure on the issue, the government announced a package of measures to help tackle the problem, including additional funding for services.

Any citizen of the United States, wherever he may be, who, without authority of the United States, directly or indirectly commences or carries on any correspondence or intercourse with any foreign government or any officer or agent thereof, with intent to influence the measures or conduct of any foreign government or of any officer or agent thereof, in relation to any disputes or controversies with the United States, or to defeat the measures of the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.

In accordance with the Education Act 778, government is implementing measures to ensure Continuous Professional Development (CPD) of teachers through registration and licensing of teachers under the Pre-Tertiary Teacher Professional Development and Management (PTPDM) scheme.

«The government said we have got a plan, it will work, we will secure recovery, we will get unemployment down, we will get the deficit under control and on every one of those measures it has failed,» Mr Balls told the Observer newspaper.

«It actually holds individuals who work for state government accountable if they are found guilty of sexual harassment,» said Young, who added that independent contractors also will be covered under the measure.

Now, under Brown, with Harriet Harman's Equality Bill and the creation of the Government Equalities Office, a serious effort is being made to measure what is happening.

Under what measures are they going to enforce sweeping changes to the Constitution without the support of state governments?

Responding to an increasing number of enquiries over the forthcoming EU Type Approval regulations, the BMF have produced a comprehensive briefing document outlining the current position, explaining the EU process of government, detailing the measures under discussion and by listing a Reality Check, dispelling a few myths over what will and will not reach our home shores.

Yet again public services are under attack and will bear the brunt of the brutal cost cutting measures this Government wants to see put in place.

Elsewhere, the government has broadly accepted the Blake inquiry's recommendations, although Mr Ingram pointed out that many measures had already been implemented, in particular in improving the care of trainee personnel under the age of 18.

It would reward communities with property tax rebates if local governments implement austerity measures to keep their growth under the cap.

On Wednesday, MPs voted to allow fracking under Britain's national parks, drawing accusations that the government had sneaked the measure through parliament without a proper debate.

«The Newzbin ruling was a victory for the UK's creative industries and demonstrates that the law of the land must apply online, but the government is now under pressure to show leadership and ensure there are effective and efficient measures put in place to stop sites from infringing copyright.»

The lack of innovative revenue generation measures, has resulted in drastic under performance of revenue generation, resulting in the government being broke.

Agreeing that the government's measures «are fundamentally illiberal», Tom Clougherty, executive director of the Adam Smith Institute, added: «It seems to me that tobacco is at the coalface of a much bigger cultural battle, in which capitalism, individualism and rationality are all coming under relentless attack by the enemies of freedom.»

Bosses that knowingly employ illegal migrants will be liable for unlimited fines and could even be sent to prison under new measures outlined by the government today.

At present schools can receive # 488 for each pupil who is eligible for free school meals, under a measure introduced by the coalition government last year.

Brown told MPs the package of measures included in the Queen's speech was «not in the party interest but in the national interest» and insisted the country would be worse off under a Conservative government.

THE DEAL: The deal funds the government through January 15, raises the debt limit until February 7, includes a provision in the deal that strengthens verification measures for people getting subsidies under Obamacare and sets up budget negotiations between the House and Senate for a long - term spending plan.

While Labour's refusal to negotiate on a timetable was cynical gutter politics — every single constitutional measure under the last Labour government had a programme motion — Labour has won some sort of tactical victory at least.

Instead, the Labour government under Tony Blair finished off a variety of uncompleted privatisation and deregulation measures.

MPs could be given the final say on international treaties under new measures put forward by the government.

The top 10 % of earners pay the most under the government's austerity, the IFS said, though it admitted many of the measures hitting the richest were implemented or devised by the previous Labour government and were continued by the coalition.

Alongside UK - wide bills on matters such as child poverty and financial regulation, today's legislative programme included minor measures to increase Holyrood's powers, including extending its licensing of private security companies and introducing a 12 - month limit on legal cases against the Scottish government under the Human Rights Act.

It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us - that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion - that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain - that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom - and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.»

The parties agree to implement a full programme of measures to reverse the substantial erosion of civil liberties under the Labour Government and roll back state intrusion.

Under the deal, Cuomo and lawmakers will craft a measure to be included in next year's budget that would give honorably discharged veterans who work in state or local governments the chance to purchase up to three years credit on their public pensions.

But local governments and green groups bitterly oppose the measure, citing concerns over reduced payments to their localities and school districts, a lack of comprehensive study and how the program might change under future administrations — all of which would lead to a larger tax burden for local taxpayers.

The move forms part of government's strategy under revenue measures in the 2018 Budget, and also represents an innovative way of improving domestic revenue collection for economic development.

While governments have primary obligations for assuring the realization of the right to food for people under their jurisdiction, we are all responsible in some measure.

Fitted for Eternity It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain — that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom — and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.

Ill thought out government reforms and an excessive workload, brought about in a large part through unnecessary accountability measures, are already putting teachers under considerable pressure.

However, under proposals announced by the government last year, England's primary schools will be judged on two new measures from 2016.

Also arguing the government should make it compulsory for schools to measure wellbeing was Gus O'Donnell, an economist who led the civil service under David Cameron.

But it is implicit to the findings of this week's Ofsted report on 21 Birmingham schools and to the government's response to it; in effect taking over the running of five of them by placing them under special measures.

Under that measure, groups that could petition the state Board of Education to open a charter school include universities, government entities and nonprofit organizations that are secular in nature.

It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain — that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom — and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.

Most, but not all of the tax reduction measures, have occurred under the Conservative government of Stephen Harper, which took office in February 2006.

Mariano Recalde, President and CEO of Aerolíneas Argentinas said: «Aerolíneas has started a new chapter under the direction of the Argentine Government and for more than one year we have taken several measures to strengthen our business model.