Sentences with phrase «vocal members of»

The policy advice clearly favoured dispatchables, but vocal members of his backbench wanted a policy to subsidise coal.

Some of the most vocal members of the Cooper Union community have argued that any tuition would alter the essential character of the school.

I was however dismayed by the apparent assumption of the two or three most vocal members of the committee that the essence of good leadership of OFSTED is to be a crusader who makes changes for change's sake, and who knows all the answers to this complicated role before their first minute in the job.

Gutiéerrez, one of the most vocal members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and who is retiring at the end of this year, has been torching House and Senate Democratic leadership all week over a bipartisan agreement to raise long - term funding levels for defense and domestic programs.

But lately, I've noticed that something is lacking with a few vocal members of the attachment parenting community.

PHOTO: One of the more vocal members of @andreabarzagli2's fan club shows his support for our defender.

As is natural in online debate, they tend to lose in nuance what they gain in vocal members of each opposing camp.

The publication said yesterday that Luckey had confirmed that he was behind the now - deleted «NimbleRichMan» handle, a particularly vocal member of the Nimble America Reddit community who spoke of his appreciation for Donald Trump, conservative «shitposting» and other political ideals.

She's been a vocal member of the BBC Women group campaigning for equal pay since it was revealed her salary came in the under # 150,000 - a-year bracket while fellow Today presenters Nick Robinson and John Humphrys earned at least twice that.

Carswell is a long - time eurosceptic and a vocal member of the Better Off Out campaign.

Knight, one of four state Senators to publicly call for the expulsion of Senator Rod Wright, D - Inglewood, had been the most vocal member of the group.

Sen. Vincent Fort, D - Atlanta, was the most vocal member of the Education & Youth Committee.

Without careful training they may prove a rather vocal member of your household.

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Mr. Thiel has long stood out in Silicon Valley for his vocal libertarianism, but he drew heavy criticism from many tech - industry peers — including fellow Facebook board member Reed Hastings, CEO of Netflix Inc. — when he backed Mr. Trump's presidential campaign and later served as an adviser on his White House transition team.

«I suspect Weidmann's vocal opposition to most of the ECB decisions in recent years has generated too much opposition in too many other member states for him to get the nod,» he said.

He also reportedly is considering retaliatory tariffs on Oregon wine, plywood and other imports from the Pacific state because one of its senators, Ron Wyden, a member of the Democratic Party, is a vocal critic of Canada's softwood lumber policies.

In February, Erik Nielsen, global head of CIB research at UniCredit, told CNBC that «Weidmann's vocal opposition to most of the ECB decisions in recent years has generated too much opposition in too many other member states for him to get the nod.»

Before you oil the squeaky wheel, here are some things to keep in mind about the vocal minority — those online customers, trolls and / or community members who have big mouths, but don't actually represent the sentiments of the group.

As it happens, many of the vocal protestors at Emera's annual meeting are members of both groups: they are shareholders in Emera and customers of Nova Scotia Power.

As a board member of Endeavor, you're also pretty vocal about up - and - coming entrepreneurs.

If Kraft Heinz had said it didn't want to work with a city whose project - approval process can be excruciating or a citizenry whose most vocal members are suspicious of multinational corporations and non-locally sourced processed meat, then Soglin might have something to worry about.

Lighthizer has been a vocal advocate of change at the WTO, and the report detailed several desired changes, including overhauling its mechanism for resolving disputes between member countries.

With the plan expected to add a cost of 1.9 per cent per employee and the likelihood that employees over the age of 50 may never benefit from their own contributions, roundtable members were vocal in their concerns about the plan's impact on both competitiveness and employee support.

The government should not be permitted to create incentives for religious practice or belief (like giving favored status to religious organizations, as compared to other nonprofits), to facilitate the religious practices of some at the expense of others (like offering vocal prayers in public schools), or to accommodate one religion but not others with similar needs or problems (like limiting draft exemptions to members of traditional «peace churches») Within these guidelines, religious accommodations are fully in keeping with the First Amendment — albeit in conflict with strict separation.

(CNN)-- When Shane Wright met with members of Vocal Point, a Brigham Young University a cappella group that was considering competing on NBC's singing show «The Sing Off,» the main question he had for the nine male students had nothing to do with their singing talent.

«USDEC has been one of the most vocal champions of the importance of including Japan and Canada in TPP since these markets offer strong opportunities for our members to expand U.S. dairy exports,» stated Tom Suber, USDEC president.

Founded in 1908, GMA is an active, vocal advocate for its member companies and a trusted source of information about the industry and the products consumers rely on and enjoy every day.

Two park district officials said Tuesday that board member Rebecca Sive has been the most vocal of the commissioners in her desire to replace Netsch.

Walter Netsch, embattled president of the Chicago Park District, said Tuesday that he would step down as president when his term expires next week but would remain a «vocal «member of the agency «s board of commissioners.

While Bettina and I are not SNA members, we are long - time, vocal advocates of healthier school food, and have gotten to know like - minded school food professionals around the nation.

Members of VOCAL - NY want Cuomo and Republicans in the state Senate to go along with a plan by Assembly Democrats to expand the millionaires» tax to add several higher brackets to generate even more revenue.

«The minority in parliament condemns the attack in no uncertain terms as it is yet another manifestation of political vigilantism designed to intimidate, harass and silence vocal and outspoken members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Despite more than 90 MPs signing the parliamentary motion against the proposals tabled by Audrey Wise MP, outbursts of anger at meetings of the PLP addressed by Harriet Harman, protests and vocal opposition from women Labour Party members and lone parent organisations — even Glenys Kinnock MEP added her name to a petition and letter against the proposals — the new batch of Labour women MPs were largely noticeable by their absence.

Democratic Assemblyman Mickey Kearns and Republican Sen. Pat Gallivan are leading the resistance, but Cohen said he believes other members of the Legislature would like to be more vocal — if only their fear of Cuomo wasn't so strong.

• What I find most striking is the way the three «establishment» candidates and their vocal supporters — from Alan Johnson to Tony Blair to Betty Boothroyd — are happy to call those party members and supporters who are minded to support Jeremy Corbyn extremists, mad, destructive, stupid and ill - intentioned, but show no sign of any introspection as to why this surge in support for Mr Corbyn has come about.

Referring to strong ongoing lobbying efforts by seniors and their Council member allies (chiefly led by Council Members Margaret Chin and Paul Vallone), Mark - Viverito acknowledged the «active,» «vocal,» and fast - growing population of aging New Yorkers.

Organizations represented at the rally included Amida Care, which brought a large team of members and staff to show support for increased funding, Housing Works, Harlem United, VOCAL - NY, Iris House, the National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS (NBLCA), the Latino Commission on AIDS (LCOA), ACT UP, ACRIA, Callen Lorde, Bailey House, the Legal Action Center, and many others.

A year and a half later, Mr. de Blasio and Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito appear no closer to passing a bill, despite the support of a vocal minority of council members and animal rights activists.

Linares and Duane were members of the same NYC Council class, (elected in 1992), and grew close during their years there as participants in a small, yet vocal, group that consistently voted «no» on the budget deals reached by then - NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Council Speaker Peter Vallone Sr..

Members of New York Communities for Change, the Real Rent Reform Campaign, and Voices Of Community Activists & Leaders (VOCAL - NY) also took part in the protesof New York Communities for Change, the Real Rent Reform Campaign, and Voices Of Community Activists & Leaders (VOCAL - NY) also took part in the protesOf Community Activists & Leaders (VOCAL - NY) also took part in the protest.

At 9 a.m., Commuters and transit advocates, members of New York Communities for Change, Working Families Party, VOCAL - NY and all those affected by the failing subway system in NYC will hold a demonstration for more MTA funding.

Success Academy CEO Eva Moskowitz, one of the nation's most influential charter school leaders who has been a vocal supporter of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and defender of President Donald Trump, recently told a group of faculty members concerned about her alliances to the new administration that she is limited in how much she can advocate politically.

In Ekiti State, where Governor Ayodele Fayose is a vocal supporter of the Makarfi - led faction, a member from Ekiti, Mr. Olamide Johnson - Oni, is for Sheriff.

As a member of the Libraries Committee, Senator Kennedy has been a vocal advocate for local libraries, citing their impact on our community and economy.

Members of the Campaign 4 NY / NY Housing, led by VOCAL - NY and Housing Works, continued to pressure the State to sign the MOU as soon as possible.

The idea of a newly elected Member being selected as Chair under the old system, particularly one as vocal as Wollaston, would have been unthinkable.

The Minority in a statement said the attack was one of many «designed to intimidate, harass and silence vocal and outspoken members of the opposition National...

As a vocal and caring member, Sen. Campbell has worked tirelessly representing the people of Miami - Dade County with thoughtfulness and high standards.

«Public assistance is not that much money to take care of the family,» said Lee, a member of the advocacy group VOCAL - NY, prior to a City Council committee hearing on the issue Monday.

Background / positions: As a City Council member, De Blasio was a vocal critic of controversial architect Robert Scarano, who's been charged with filing misleading plans.