Sentence examples for raising limits from inspiring English sources

The bill addresses this problem by temporarily raising limits to clear a backlog of 234,000 applications for employment-based permanent visas.

Three years ago, the court struck down the "millionaires' amendment" to the McCain-Feingold federal election law, which leveled the field in federal elections in a different way, by raising limits on contributions for candidates outspent by self-financed opponents.

Though these contribution limits haven't been signed into law, Congress has been kicking around the idea of raising limits for years and the issue has broad support.

Raising limits can also have unforeseen consequences: boundaries set for exceptional circumstances can quickly become routine instead, as many fear would happen with 42-day detention.There are different kinds of proof, of course.

Mr. Gold said the federation would also oppose efforts to raise limits on regulated donations to federal candidates and national parties.

In 2005 Congress raised limits on fines for obscenity, enabling the F.C.C. to charge up to $325,000 for every violation of its standards.

Democrats argued that the administration should raise limits on the investment activities of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the big purchasers of mortgages created by the federal government.

The legislation would raise limits on how much executive compensation a company can deduct from taxes.

The Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards flowed from a 2009 round of negotiations during which automakers agreed to raise limits to 35.5 mpg by 2016.

Raising the limits of Small Business Administration loans and improving export programs has helped many companies.

India's regulators also relaxed their grip, steadily raising the limits on investments abroad.