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But an increasingly divisive debate over the consequences of the German government's strategy during the refugee crisis has spurred support for AfD – fronted in the state by Leif-Erik Holm, a radio presenter based in Berlin's multicultural Prenzlauer Berg district – even though the state has been largely insulated from the refugee crisis.

Those pushing the bills are hoping that this week's anniversary of the disputed Florida election, which dramatized the flaws in the American electoral process, will spur support for voting-reform measures.

It was unclear whether the slaying would spur support for the beleaguered opposition movement or whether its members would be further marginalized by fear and the silencing of one of its most prominent voices.

Environmental health and safety (EHS) managers often handle internal training, while outreach specialists typically at government or nonprofit organizations inform citizens and spur support for environmental improvements.

The Pacific Aviation Museum hoped that the film would increase public awareness of the tower and spur support for its restoration.

But that organization is still reeling from a corruption scandal in 2011 that severely damaged its reputation and spurred greater support for nongovernmental charities, which are generally thought to be more transparent.

The troubling atmosphere became more grim this summer after nine black parishioners were massacred at a church in Charleston, S.C., an event that led to a fierce debate over the display of the Confederate battle flag and spurred further support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

Policies Paved the Way, by Joel Vargas with Jason Quiara from Jobs for the Future, describes how North Carolina has spurred and supported this successful educational innovation, told from the perspective of leaders of early college schools.

Beyond promoting MIT-France connections, the success of the MIT-France Seed Fund inspired a new Institute initiative to spur and support international research collaboration.

As nonpartisan efforts, community adaptations like these can bond us together as a country and spur national support for action on climate change.

It is possible suicides do not spur more support for gun control because people figure popular gun control measures, such as banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines or tracking purchases, will not affect people who use guns against themselves.