Sentences with phrase «with substantial backing»

The long awaited climate bill was introduced by the Senate this past week, co-sponsored by Senators John Kerry and Barbara Boxer with substantial backing from private industries.

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Meanwhile, the turmoil at Politico may be giving some media watchers déjà vu, or at least flashbacks to another Allbritton - backed venture that went through substantial upheaval: In 2010, a number of senior journalists including former Washington Post digital chief Jim Brady started an ambitious hyperlocal effort called TBD, only to have the entire effort implode in less than two years after what appeared to be a power struggle with Allbritton over the future direction of the site.

Topics included: early reporting on inaccuracies in the articles of The New York Times's Judith Miller that built support for the invasion of Iraq; the media campaign to destroy UN chief Kofi Annan and undermine confidence in multilateral solutions; revelations by George Bush's biographer that as far back as 1999 then - presidential candidate Bush already spoke of wanting to invade Iraq; the real reason Bush was grounded during his National Guard days — as recounted by the widow of the pilot who replaced him; an article published throughout the world that highlighted the West's lack of resolve to seriously pursue the genocidal fugitive Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, responsible for the largest number of European civilian deaths since World War II; several investigations of allegations by former members concerning the practices of Scientology; corruption in the leadership of the nation's largest police union; a well - connected humanitarian relief organization operating as a cover for unauthorized US covert intervention abroad; detailed evidence that a powerful congressional critic of Bill Clinton and Al Gore for financial irregularities and personal improprieties had his own track record of far more serious transgressions; a look at the practices and values of top Democratic operative and the clients they represent when out of power in Washington; the murky international interests that fueled both George W. Bush's and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaigns; the efficacy of various proposed solutions to the failed war on drugs; the poor - quality televised news program for teens (with lots of advertising) that has quietly seeped into many of America's public schools; an early exploration of deceptive practices by the credit card industry; a study of ecosystem destruction in Irian Jaya, one of the world's last substantial rain forests.

Many of the companies using crowdfunding today are actually organizations with their own substantial PR and marketing budgets — as well as a full back - office support staff of internal PR people, marketing experts and financial backers fueling and helping their campaign.

Backed by a profitable business that still has avenues to growth, and with valuation metrics that leave room for substantial upside, Bitauto has the markings of an overlooked stock that could do big things.

Vice chair for supervision Randal Quarles spoke to the Institute of International Bankers Annual Washington Conference on Monday, confirming the Treasury is in the process of developing substantial proposals to roll back the Volcker rule, largely by reducing its burden with legislative clarity.

Today, in contrast, the Fed presides over a vast portfolio, with assets consisting mainly of long - term Treasury securities and mortgage - backed securities, instead of the short - term Treasuries it once held; and that portfolio is funded more by banks» holdings of substantial excess reserves than by circulating Federal Reserve notes.

These projects are expected to generate substantial cash flow (backed by long - term contracts with customers) as they come online over the next few years, helping Dominion Energy generate mid to high - single - digit annual earnings growth.

Our firm is unique in that we are able to supplement our attorneys» substantial experience and expertise with technical capabilities that are derived from direct access to coders and back - end software developers working at a blockchain - based software design studio founded by our managing partner.

While coal is believed to be about 300 millions years old, it contains substantial amounts of Carbon - 14 which has a half - life of approximately 5730, with a margin of error + / - 40 years, and can only trace age back to approximately 50,000 years.

But as I see it, few are really putting anything really substantial out there, I mean here in the way of serious books, with serious backing and support that might get them into the mainstream.

To do that we have to establish a way to prove an assumption by: 1) asserting a hypothesis and its components 2) testing the components for substantial supporting evidence, unsupported components go back to be refined 3) either agree after successful testing that in our shared reality the hypothesis is now supported, or that overall unsupported components may mean the hypothesis fails 4) for sake of ease many people call these tested and supported hypotheses «facts», but again that's just so that we can get on with progress.

As for Rev Parsons, saying god exists is the equivalent of lying when it can't back its claims with substantial evidence... neither it or just spewin» can be trusted on their opinion... if they really believe in this god, then they have sinned and are both destined for their fairy land land of hell.

I wanted something that would really showcase the earthy flavors while backing them up with something more substantial.

Kouibally, Manolas, Jiminez, Maguire and Rugani are superior to our current crop of Centre Backs and at least one of them should be signed if at all possible along with a quality goalkeeper and DM.To raise cash Mustafi and Xhaka should be offloaded, albeit for a substantial loss although Wenger would never admit to errors of judgement with these two.

Giggs, meanwhile, was another of the early favourites for the role, but despite the strong reports linking him with the job, there was little substantial to back that up other than speculation.

In such a case, would it not be better to allow gravity, i.e; the birth mother standing and moving whilst in labour, to take charge rather than the birthing mother instead lying on her back in an ambulance and then hospital along with the accompanying substantial increase in stress levels?I suppose all I am trying to say is that IF my partner and I were to have a second baby, I really would like to support my partner once more in having a home birth.

Stevens outlined stark consequences for patients, with clear political consequences: without substantial extra funding next year, we would turn back years of progress that have seen waiting times for surgery fall from 18 months to 18 weeks.

«The national dementia strategy published earlier this year is backed with substantial funding and we are appointing a national clinical director for dementia to lead transformation of services,» Mr Hope added.

Faced with Labour's reasoned opposition, and with substantial scepticism on their own benches, the government backed off from seeking a mandate they would not have obtained.

While his performance may not have seen substantial elevations in his or Labour's poll ratings, he has emerged from the scandal with a visibly more confident demeanour and the backing of his MPs.

While Jimmy Meng professed his innocence outside court - and his lawyer declined comment - the feds say they have substantial evidence from the cooperating witness» recordings of phone calls and conversations with Meng dating back to last December.

With the Liberal Democrats committed to «a full programme of measures to reverse the substantial erosion of civil liberties and roll back state intrusion», the stage was set for real progress.

The state senator also has a poor relationship with Congressman Joseph Crowley, the Queens Democratic Party boss and an occasional de Blasio foe, so he may struggle to draw substantial backing even in his home borough.

«Subgrouping patients according to chronic low back pain intensity and function appears to be a simple strategy for identifying patients who can attain substantial improvement with OMT.

However, comparing the results of the climate simulations for the most recent interglacial with scenario calculations for the future reveals substantial differences: thanks to the more intense solar radiation, back then the air temperatures at higher latitudes were also a few degrees higher than at present.

When Geoffrey launches into complaints in his office, he likes to lean his substantial bulk back in a chair, tilt his head until he's communing with the ceiling, and spout.

I drew a comic about an event where you would propose bad evolutionary theories, then back it up with substantial research.

So, if you're look for a substantial relationship you need to back up your good looks with better personality.

APPROPRIATE TRAINING If you have a condition that requires knowledge of the physical body, like back pain or arthritis, find someone with substantial anatomy training.

With only a few weeks (2 - 4) off running, if you had a substantial mileage base prior to your injury you should be able to come back fairly easily.

Training to increase the strength and size of the gluteus maximus may be better performed with movements that limit knee extension (e.g. hip thrusts and back extensions) compared to with movements that involve substantial knee extension (squats and step ups).

* Updated lining has a more streamlined fit * Substantial fabric with inherent UPF 50 + sun protection (no chemicals added) * Back hook closure with three fastening positions * Nylon / spandex; poly / spandex lining * Imported Runs true to size.

* Updated lining has a more streamlined fit * Substantial fabric with inherent UPF 50 + sun protection (no chemicals added) * High back * Nylon / spandex; poly / spandex lining * Imported Runs true to size.

* Updated lining for a more streamlined fit * Substantial fabric with inherent UPF 50 + sun protection (no chemicals added) * Tie - back halter straps * Center - front, ruched twist detail sits flat against the body for comfort * Soft, molded cups * Silky - luxe nylon / spandex; poly / spandex lining * Imported Runs true to size.

There was no turning back after the gown was chopped nearly a foot, transforming it from a floor length gown with a substantial train, to a flood - length cocktail dress fit for the red carpet.

Williamson's usual bohemian silhouettes were back in full force, but given a seasonal update with giant Mongolian furs, suede booties and sportier pieces — like trousers and a bomber jacket — in more substantial materials, embroidered with rich - looking gold.

They use a free product with ads, and substantial amounts are registering those advertisements back to themjb.

It's equally clear, however, that the rampant lack of subtlety within the script plays a substantial role in the movie's downfall, with the inclusion of several laughable plot developments and twists sure to leave even the most laid - back viewer furiously rolling their eyes in derision (ie Rachel doesn't even seem to be trying to hide her maliciousness from Anna).

Assassin's Creed Origins is back with its latest — and perhaps last — bit of substantial DLC in the form of «Curse of the Pharaohs», a supernatural romp through Egypt.

Unfortunately, this basic and uninvolving system is back with no substantial added complexities that would have made for a more rewarding character progression component.

It's held back a little by being saddled with standard «origin movie» issues — introducing audiences to the world of Wakanda isn't a quick and easy task, and it could use an extra 15 - 20 minutes to flesh out the supporting characters — but still manages to be the most substantial superhero movie ever.

Most substantial among a modest slate of special features is «School Daze: The Making of Back to School» (17:05), a featurette which supplies new interviews with director Alan Metter; Harold Ramis (one of the film's seven credited writers);

As with each entry, the actors and story basically reset back to how they started, with no real story arcs or character developments that drastically alter the series in substantial ways, no matter what form of cataclysmic events they may undergo in their quests.

The state also invested substantial support for early readers and focused on retaining 3rd graders who fail to read at grade level; state law allows for, but does not require, those students to be held back, which both Skandera and Martinez criticized as insufficient in a state with exceptionally low rates of adult literacy.

I handed the car back to him with a pretty substantial lead, and we just carried on repeating that process each time.

Further back, there are new two - tone exterior mirror housings and more substantial sills underneath the doors, while the rear receives widened fenders to house rear wheels that are wider in than those of predecessor models, as well as a re-profiled bumper with integrated vents to extract hot air from the rear differential and BMW M division's signature quad - tailpipe treatment.

The Pilot does not disappoint, with substantial bench seating in the second row and a convertible back that can haul the groceries or three hockey bags easily, with «pop up» seat for an additional three.

So you've missed out on the three Lamborghini Veneno LP750 - 4 that were unveiled in Geneva back in 2013 and you're not a Roadster fan either, so the still available Veneno LP750 - 4 Roadster just isn't the car for you even if the $ 3,300,000 (about USD 4,500,000) price tag doesn't scare you away... you're stuck with only two options... try to convince one of the current Veneno owners to sell you their car at a substantial premium (the Veneno LP750 - 4 Bianco changed hands for an undisclosed amount of money)... or get the next best thing: an Aventador with a body kit.

At 15.5 inches up front and 15.3 inches in back, they're not just substantial, they also save 23 pounds compared with the standard brakes.