Sentences with word «watchdog»

A researcher for government watchdog groups said the district should have done more to reduce expenses.

They did not take into account the residences of incumbent lawmakers, and their proposal drew praise from government watchdog groups for its compact, common - sense districts.

According to the release, the consumer watchdog said that it's concerned with the name of the business because it implies that it can rid borrowers of their debt.

They are known to be the perfect family dog, although it may not like strangers as much, making it a good watchdog as well.

Unfortunately, credit repair specialists have been a target for consumer watchdog groups, the government, media and other industries that compete with credit repair services.

To play a leading role in the promotion of high quality patient care and to act as an independent watchdog for better regulation of safe healthcare.

Rather, it acts as watchdog, monitoring children's contacts online, comparing friends and others interacting with the child to names and photos on sexual predator databases.

But an essential job of watchdog journalism is to make sure that everybody's playing by the rules.

Since the media doesn't do it, this city needs an independent financial watchdog over the schools.

Check with watchdog agencies in your area to make sure that no complaints have been issued against them and ensure they are bonded in case they cause damage in your home.

But fiscal watchdog groups say the program is severely flawed, and the money could be better used on something else.

A Republican watchdog in a Democratic house would be just what the doctor ordered.

He can ensure enforcement by a truly independent ethics watchdog with the resources necessary to identify and prosecute those who violate state laws.

This breed makes an excellent watchdog as they bond quickly to their family and is sensitive to changes in its home.

The churches should align themselves with watchdog organizations that monitor the treatment of animals in laboratories in their own community.

They are a great watchdog group and a must - check before signing any contract — with agents, publishers, or anybody in the business.

The budget watchdog also didn't account for potential changes in behaviour by business owners to avoid a tax increase.

According to the federal competition watchdog, it would be one of the largest consumer settlements in Canadian history.

The act created an independent watchdog system to monitor information given to consumers.

Recent reports by watchdog groups have identified at least $ 2.4 B in lump sum spending spread across 78 separate funds.

The statement from parliament's spending watchdog comes on the same day as two other reports have also criticised universal credit.

A strong attachment to their owner coupled with a cautious nature makes them a great companion pooch with watchdog potential.

The education watchdog says it will also publish surveys of the views of parents and teachers on children's behaviour in school.

In 2004 he founded Media Matters the nation's premiere media watchdog.

They haven't stepped up and assumed the role of industry watchdog — continue to encourage them to do so and provide feedback when you see questionable behavior.

An independent panel formed to review the environmental watchdog's policies and guidelines development has recommended its policy framework be updated and simplified.

The shadow chancellor was investigated over his second home allowance by the parliamentary standards watchdog.

The exams watchdog especially wants the views of teachers who work with colleagues who have access to confidential assessment material, or those who had said they knew the content of specific exams.

New laws and regulations may be passed, and new watchdog groups may come about given the exposure a trial gives to an issue.

The education watchdog also observed the numbers of children with special educational needs or disabilities guided towards home - education «was typically high».

It is a market watchdog that is like having a paid analyst monitoring the market for you 24/7.

While body cameras have found support from both law enforcement and police watchdog groups, the cost of operating a body camera program remains a hurdle for departments that want to use them.

ICO issuers that have been deemed to promote «misleading or deceptive» statements have been contacted by the securities watchdog for a formal inquiry, the statement said.

This is not how a public agency is supposed to act when legitimate ethical concerns are raised by a respected public watchdog.

«The public deserves to have a consumer protection watchdog that's going to keep financial companies and institutions accountable and transparent to the public,» she said.

But the election watchdog said it would not speculate on when the investigation was likely to be concluded.

The nicest gift any author can give to the writing world is to place a link to a reliable watchdog site on their own webpage or blog.

The schools watchdog vowed to «focus its attention» on those areas failing to raise pupil attainment.

In all, a large and diverse group of more than 24 children's organizations, foundations, government watchdog entities, and lobbyists worked together to move the bill towards passage.

But the consumer watchdog shows are also stuffed with elderly people who fell for nonsense scams.

A devoted companion, this dog can be an exceptional watchdog if properly socialized from an early age.

The education watchdog announced earlier this year, that parents would be invited to answer an online questionnaire without having to identify themselves.

The parliamentary expenses watchdog will not be forced into making changes by critical MPs, its chairman has insisted.

In all situations, though, your dog will be your loyal companion, affectionate towards her family and with excellent watchdog abilities.

A new international watchdog will be set up to help British taxpayers understand how their money is being spent abroad.

With the financial watchdog issuing a stark warning against initial coin offerings, more measures were bound to be introduced.

He makes an alert watchdog and his exercise needs are minimal.

This vigilant watchdog will sound off in a loud, deep voice to announce visitors — or simply to let you know that your neighbor has stepped outdoors.