Sentence examples for strengthening provisions from inspiring English sources

This can be done by strengthening provisions in the reform law (unless the Republicans succeed in repealing it) or by adding additional measures that gain bipartisan approval.

Examples of patent strengthening provisions include the extension of duration patents on agrochemicals and pharmaceutical products from 20 to 25 years and industrial designs from 10 to 15 years, most common in several US RTAs.

He said Mr. Obama would renegotiate the pact to strengthen provisions for workers and the environment in all countries.

Even the newly strengthened provisions of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty cannot guarantee that other countries will not attempt similar end runs.

The department also wants to strengthen provisions to hold colleges accountable for the discharged loans, limiting the cost to taxpayers.

Democrats are insisting that the trade deal be reopened to strengthen provisions aimed at limiting companies' ability to move U.S. jobs to Mexico.

The study was released ahead of talks scheduled next week and aimed at forming a Central America Free Trade Agreement, or Cafta, and could raise pressure on negotiators to strengthen provisions in the agreement on workers' rights.

Some fiscal hawks are intent on amendments that will strengthen provisions in the legislation intended to slow the seemingly uncontrollable spiral in long-term health care costs, and constrain government spending, particularly on Medicare.

Still, the real hurdle remains in the Senate, where these strengthened provisions will still have to be adopted and passed on to Obama's desk if they have any chance of having an affect.

"We applaud the committee's work to strengthen provisions to limit the possibility of excessive litigation that could ultimately delay, hinder, or halt development," said Tim Day, a senior vice president at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Worse, to make the bill more palatable to China-bashing politicians, its authors have strengthened provisions that would impose tariffs on energy-intensive imports from countries that are not taking "comparable action" against climate change, meaning all developing countries.