Sentences with phrase «working on both sides of the aisle»

«We're working very hard to work on both sides of the aisle with Democrats and Republicans to work cooperatively.

Mannix says Owens» efforts to work on both sides of the aisle as a Blue Dog Democrat is something that has been needed in the House.

Why yes it does, and Happer even told Greepeach about it and how peer review works on his side of the aisle).

Bipartisan talks will have to take place — this can't be done without work on both sides of the aisle.

Not exact matches

His stance can be a little too conservative for my taste (mostly on social issues) but he is articulate and has some well thought out plans, not to mention he is pretty moderate and I think in this day and age we need a centrist, someone who isn't afraid to work with both sides of the aisle instead of just playing party politics and only pandering to one half of the country.

In a «Dr. Phil» show that aired in November 2003, working moms and stay - at - home moms were seated on opposite sides of the aisle and encouraged to hurl insults across the divide.

Gibson noted that he has been working with the bipartisan group No Labels in hopes of convincing the more dug in members on both sides of the aisle to agree to a negotiated solution in which no one gets everything they want.

I think the men and women of the Legislature work hard on both sides of the aisle.

What's really at work here is something members don't like to discuss: Monserrate's involvement in the 2009 Senate coup soured members on both sides of the aisle and set them against him, making it all the more easy to expel him from their ranks.

«Basically, I think the public recognizes that the men and women of the Legislature on both sides of the aisle work hard at their jobs.

«And the independence that has come from my membership in the IDC has given me a much greater degree of freedom to work with senators on both sides of the aisle.»

«I want to get it done and I'll work with anyone on either side of the aisle who wants to get it done,» de Blasio said.

Rep. Joseph Crowley (D - Jackson Heights) worked with her on the New Democrat Coalition Political Action Committee and said she was a kind woman who got along well with members of both sides of the aisle.

Sampson said: «Krueger is a proven reformer who can successfully work with Gov. Cuomo, the Assembly, and Senators on both sides of the aisle to restructure the budget process through long - term changes that radically reform how we spend taxpayer dollars.»

While finalizing the 2013 budget, I worked with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to cut millions in spending and eliminate a proposed tax increase to create a budget that didn't raise property taxes.

«We have a very good working relationship on both sides of the aisle,» Cuomo said.

We are confident that he will be able to work with like - minded legislators on both sides of the aisle to deliver on this agenda and truly create a New New York.

«It truly is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the women and men on both sides of the aisle.»

«We want to thank Speaker Heastie and of course we also need to thank Majority Leader Morelle, who has worked tirelessly to educate his colleagues and build support on both sides of the aisle, but particularly among Assembly Democrats,» said UFC Vice President Michael Britt.

«Mike is doing a great job on the vice presidential ticket on our side of the aisle and really is a person who can articulate what we stand for and the work we're doing for example on the better way being a true partner coming out of the House of Representatives and as a governor,» he said.

I was also able to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to secure additional funding for a number of worthwhile organizations in Grand Island and the Tonawandas.

This state aid underscores the importance of working together on both sides of the aisle to deliver resources to communities, businesses, and families in dire need of relief.

«Thank you, Mr. Chairman and my colleagues on this side of the aisle, for welcoming me four years ago,» Morton said, «and it has been my honor and privilege to work with everyone here and to represent the people of the Eighth District.»

This is an ongoing process and I am willing to work with anyone on either side of the aisle to strike an appropriate balance not only for Long Island and New York, but for all Americans.»

«I would work to open the lines of communication to find the best ideas on both sides of the aisle, working to unite the Legislature to benefit the citizens,» Paonessa wrote.

On the other side of the aisle, residents like Scott Sommavilla, president of the Westchester Gun Owners Association, feel the ban, and rhetoric surrounding it, paints an unfair picture of how gun purchases in the county, and statewide, work.

A former Republican, Mr. Schneiderman has a record of working with elected officials on both sides of the aisle, and he comes from the same South Fork base as Mr. Bishop.

«The legislative session is already well underway, and I will be working with Congressman Donovan, Borough President Oddo, Senator Lanza, Minority Leader Matteo, Councilman Borelli, Assemblywoman Malliotakis, and all of Staten Island's elected officials on both sides of the aisle to make sure the issues that most affect South Shore residents are addressed in Albany.»

The move was hailed by officials on both sides of the aisle — including U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D - NY), who formerly worked with Preet as his chief counsel.

Now in office, he promised to work for the people and treat those on both sides of the aisle with respect.

He continued, «I intend to hit the ground running on January 1 and work with both sides of the aisle on behalf of my constituents.

During the past few weeks I worked with legislators on both sides of the aisle to come up with a workable budget that protected needed services yet did not place a burden on our local residents.

U.S. Rep. Bob Turner (R - Middle Village) hopes to work with Democrats on the other side of the aisle if he is elected to the U.S. Senate in September, he told TimesLedger Newspapers in a sit - down interview last week.

Despite heated rhetoric on both sides of the aisle — critics said an IG would hamper and hamstring the NYPD's work and advocates promised it would bring about the wholesale reform community activists were crying for — the apparent impact of the new office, at least so far, has been minimal.

Building on this effort, I am working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pass comprehensive cyber security legislation this Congress.

I will continue to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to put forth commonsense initiatives to reduce the effects of rising sea levels and climate change.

Bucshon said in his opening remarks that «members and staff on both sides of the aisle are continuing to work on the final legislation.»

But climate change naysayers were not relishing a return of Browner, who clashed with Republicans over the latters» attempts to dilute the Clean Water Act but also was praised for working with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to strengthen the Safe Drinking Water and Food Quality Protection acts.

Everything that happens in this film is the work of people on the same side of the aisle.

To his credit, has tried to navigate these turbid waters and has acquired a reputation for being willing to work with almost anyone on either side of the aisle, both on Capitol Hill and in statehouses.

During this reauthorization process, NSBA has worked closely with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to advocate for a modernized education law that affirms the importance of local governance, protects federal investments in Title I grants for disadvantaged students, and prevents the diversion of public tax dollars for private use.

«Chairman Kline and his committee colleagues on both sides of the aisle are currently working to develop legislation that addresses accountability and teacher quality issues, which will round out the full package of House education reforms,» Allen said.

NSBA continues to work closely with Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle to advocate for a final education bill that underscores the importance of local governance and community ownership, so that our nation's 90,000 school board members will be better positioned to offer all students a world - class public education.

Additionally, because charters are doing such great work, they get support from legislators on both sides of the aisle — because many lawmakers want to invest in what is working for our kids.

But in 17 years of working with policy makers on both sides of the aisle, Maass, a former superintendent and principal in Milwaukee, says he's never seen anything like last week's backroom deal to bring voucher schools to his community.

NSBA is dedicated to working with the Trump administration and policymakers on both sides of the aisle to:

With both the House and Senate having passed their respective education bills, NSBA remains steadfast in working with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to pass a final bill that restores community ownership to local school boards, maximizes federal funding for Title I, and excludes private vouchers, tuition tax credits, or existing voucher programs.

Too many political figures on both sides of the aisle are in positions to play disastrous havoc with education when they truly have absolutely no idea how schools work, how teacher - student interaction works, or any other aspect of what is arguably the society's most important responsibility.

Menon will be instrumental in working with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to advance policies that support, protect and grow the state's public charter school movement.

The decision to work with SRCP was made after meeting «with a variety of vendors on both sides of the aisle,» said Public Charter Schools» general consultant Jim Conroy, noting that the company has experience working in New England and on ballot questions like this year's charter referendum.