Republicans took obvious pains to balance their investigatory zeal with a promise to stay committed to a legislative agenda.
David Hillman, of the London-based Stamp Out Poverty and a leading player in the European campaign for a financial transaction tax, pointed out another major win coming out of the October 10 meeting: finance ministers committed to producing legislative text for the tax by December 6. "This gives a sharp, tight deadline for the remaining work to be completed," Hillman said.
Ronald Reagan's election in 1981 forced feminists on to the defensive; not only was funding for projects reduced, but the new right was committed to reversing the legislative gains.
Whilst we are committed to meeting our current legislative responsibilities, dealing with legacy issues continues to place significant pressure on our organisation and financial resources.
"We are trying to get a commitment from the government that if they accept that the use of this language is unacceptable then they will commit to the legislative changes that are necessary," she said.
Part of why we committed to put out a specific legislative proposal was to move the process forward while having the debate play out in the light of day, not behind closed doors with only a handful of special interests providing input.
If that is his view, the president may well say that he is committed to passing big health care legislation, but that it is up to legislative leaders and rank-and-file lawmakers to make it happen.
Mr. Pataki was cautious in his announcement, saying he and legislative leaders were committed to increasing the current rates, but "without an undue burden being placed on local governments and the state".
Rob Nabors, deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget, followed up with a letter dated Aug. 6 offering assurances that the administration "is committed to providing assistance consistent with your legislative proposal".
He went on: "Although we do not have the number of votes at this time needed to pass the marriage equality gender bill this legislative session, we are committed to pursuing its passage.
