Sentence examples for Present gridlock from inspiring English sources

Looking at this data shows that congressional polarization cannot alone be the cause of our present gridlock (though, as Sarah Binder points out, they are certainly related).

Some argue that it contributes to our present gridlock in government indeed, Obama had said that the inability of Congress to move on immigration justified his unilateral action.

If we are lucky, the trillion-dollar coin will never have to be minted, but President Obama should consider it seriously anyway, if for no other reason than to force an end to the present gridlock.

"Unlike any other reform efforts, this fund will not support a single candidacy or a single issue but only those structural and constitutional changes that will break the present gridlock, make government more responsive and efficient while at the same time putting in place the incentives and Institutions vital for California's long-term" future.

But talking about such things angers both China, which sees it as a step toward Taiwan's independence, and Taiwan's protector, America.For their part, the only real message the pan-blues have is that they should be elected to prevent Mr Chen from doing anything, in effect presenting gridlock as an end in itself.

He also advocates reducing budget votes to a simple majority, instead of the present gridlock-inducing two-thirds; and he would restore the authority the governor enjoyed from 1939 to 1983 to make cuts by himself whenever spending ran ahead of revenue.A couple of years ago there was the same degree of political aggro, but none of the inventiveness.

Our current and persistent state of gridlock presents new problems for frustrated presidents who hope to secure a place on Mount Rushmore.

Hollywood dreams of consensus, of happy endings and box office unity, but democratic government can present an interminable tale of gridlock, compromise and division.

That's good news, because that route leads to gridlock — and presents a real risk of reducing essential income and health supports for economically vulnerable retirees and others who depend on Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.

The Texas Ethics Commission is comprised of appointees by the governor and legislature, which not only presents an inherent conflict but often leads to gridlock.

"There is too broad a consensus in favor of this policy to settle for gridlock," said Senator Charles E. Schumer, Democrat of New York, who presented his own proposal this week to add new green cards for highly skilled foreigners.