India seeks a new direction Mar 12, 2010
Delhi can anticipate that in all this, Karzai hopes for cooperation from Pakistan and as a quid pro quo he can be expected to factor in Pakistan's interests. The day after Menon concluded his visit, Pakistani army chief Ashfaq Pervez Kiani met Karzai in Kabul to discuss "matters of mutual interest". (Asia Times Online)
Report shows creamery lacked adequate collateral, but still got loan Mar 11, 2010
jo wrote on Mar 10, 2010 12:23 AM:" This has to do with $P and quid pro quo and cronyism, not Obama. Quit bashing Obama to try to protect all the bad stuff $P does. She has done that non-stop for almost two years. There is no comparisons between the two, she could never come close to how much better he is than her in every area you can name. She has nothing on him, including morals. ". Facts wrote on Mar 9, 2010 12:05 PM:" Google in there words:The Valley Diary: Got fraud?You will be amazed at... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Rick Diamond: County errs in favoring Gulf Harbour over other residents Mar 11, 2010
In a quid pro quo gesture the GHMHA agreed to reimburse the county for its estimated $25,000 in legal expenses. Beverly Grady, GHMHAs attorney made the argument that, since WCI violated county codes, the county commission had a duty to try and have these violations corrected. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Draining the Swamp? Mar 9, 2010
"He secured an $800,000 earmark for Innovative Concepts in the 2008 defense appropriations bill." But of course there was no quid pro quo. How could you think such a thing. (Townhall.com)
Top Ten Healthcare Amendments Mar 9, 2010
This idea needs to be expanded so that there are no quid pro quo earmarks for any vote on any issue. Vote buying is unethical, and lawmakers shouldn t use taxpayer dollars to create things such as the Cornhusker Kickback, inserted into the Senate version of Obamacare for Sen. (Human Events Online)
Spider-Man: Kraven Hunts Again Mar 4, 2010
" The arc begins this June in . IGN Comics: Joe, to start, can you give us the basic idea of "Grim Hunt"? Joe Kelly: For the last bunch of months, we've been watching a slow attack on Spider-Man via the Gauntlet. He's been run down on every level, emotionally, spiritually, and physically... in other words primed for the Grim Hunt. The Kraven family has been gently nudging aspects of Spidey's life so as to maximize his fatigue, in the same way certain animals force their prey to tire themselves... (IGN PC Games)
Not the People's President Mar 3, 2010
This partnership has two broad aspects that function as a quid pro quo: regulation and protection from free competition, that is, special privilege. The two sides haven t always agreed on the exact proportions of the two elements, and the bankers have even disagreed among themselves. (The American Conservative)
Howard can bring purpose to the fraught and fractured game Mar 3, 2010
All too often decisions are taken not on principle or with the game's interests in mind but on a squalid quid pro quo basis. In that regard it resembles the NSW Labor Party. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Pelosi Asks House to Hold Off on Calls for Rangel’s Gavel Mar 1, 2010
In December 2008, the ethics panel expanded the investigation to include an alleged quid pro quo legislative action in exchange for donations to the college. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing in the matter. (Roll Call)
Rudd's humble pie leaves a bad taste Mar 1, 2010
9:07PM Monday Mar 01, 2010. Tony Abbott heads to Alice Springs today for four days, two of which will be spent mixing with young indigenous people on remote stations. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Green project making it harder to hate Wal-Mart Feb 28, 2010
Quid pro quo: EDF, with a $104. 5 million budget and staff of 350, bankrolled largely by foundations and memberships, takes no money from Wal-Mart, nor from any other of its business clients. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Saran quit over extent of dilution? Feb 26, 2010
NEW DELHI: Differences over India's climate negotiations that contributed to Prime Minister's special envoy Shyam Saran opting out of PMO seem to centre on differing appreciations of what constitutes the "quid pro quo" for India to consider altering its stance on binding commitments ... Shyam Saran opting out of PMO seem to centre on differing appreciations of what constitutes the "quid pro quo" for India to consider altering its stance on binding commitments. (India Times)
Hometown Makes Ortiz a Frequent Flier Feb 23, 2010
It would be inappropriate if it were quid pro quo, but that is not the case here. I m doing what Members of Congress do: bringing jobs, economic development and industry to my district and that s what I have been doing since I was elected to Congress, he said in an e-mail. (Roll Call)
Comments (43) Feb 20, 2010
It is quid pro quo, you stupid bastards. She games with you today, you endlessly follow her through a shopping mall tomorrow. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Austin building rules may alter Feb 17, 2010
The Community Development Commission, an appointed city board that advises the Austin City Council, wants the city to investigate a new quid pro quo for developers seeking variances throughout the city. Such a system would be based loosely on Massachusetts Chapter 40B law, known as the anti-snob zoning law, which allows developers to bypass zoning regulations to build bigger residential buildings, contingent upon a portion being dedicated to affordable housing. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Rhetoric versus reality (20) Feb 16, 2010
Regarding the Parks residence,I do believe it abutts the SADA site and this would totally discredit any unsupported claims of a quid pro quo with Ms. Brangham. " marys1659@gmail.com wrote on Feb 15, 2010 9:30 PM:" This seems like very biased coverage targeted directly at SADA supporters, far from fair: Bolling says, "...the language used by academy supporters does not reflect the best of who we are or who most of us would like to be...the rhetoric posted online should embarrass anyone". (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Nigeria: Repeal the Borno Severance Package Law [editorial] Feb 11, 2010
It is almost certain that in the Borno State case, a quid pro quo had been struck by which members of the state assembly would also probably be splashed with generous retirement benefits, and extend same perks to members of the state executive council. The loser in all this is usually the electorate, the voter whose life has hardly witnessed any change for the better over the years. (allAfrica.com)
Prosecutor: Pat Robertson Had Gold Deal with African Dictator Feb 5, 2010
"This concession was granted by the Liberian government to promote economic activity and alleviate the suffering of the people of Liberia following a terrible civil war," said Roslan, who denied any quid pro quo for granting the concession, and said that Robertson saw this as a way to help the suffering people of Liberia. Freedom Gold is not currently operating and has never commercially produced any gold, according to Roslan. (ABC News)
State of the Union addresses college costs Feb 2, 2010
" It is fair for him to ask and fair for us to request quid pro quo in exchange. What does he want us to cut? Electric bill? Payments to faculty? Books? Does he want larger classes? We need a national commission to look at both sides of the agenda.". Trachtenberg added, however, that Obama's speech signaled to students and their families that the White House is committed to improving the quality and affordability of education nationwide. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Read the 'JER' transcript Feb 2, 2010
Now, I called the Fed, Mary, and asked what's the quid pro quo, is there one. They said no, no plan forth coming, not going to happen. (Fox News)
The choice: Higher taxes or lower expectations for schools Jan 30, 2010
7:56 am January 29, 2010, by Maureen Downey. Is a time for a tax increase to keep our schools afloat. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
RNC Promises Light Touch in Fall Races Jan 29, 2010
Some RNC members have said selecting Hawaii was RNC Chairman Michael S. Steele's quid pro quo for the support of state Republicans in his hard-fought election as party head a year ago. To the irritation of some fellow Republican officials, Mr. Steele has claimed much of the credit for the victories that the party has rung up in recent months, including gubernatorial contests in New Jersey and Virginia in November and the stunning upset win in the Massachusetts special Senate election earlier... (Newsmax)
Investors wary of China Jan 29, 2010
There has to be quid pro quo. Australia is a fantastic country and it should not allows it freedoms to be undermined by dictatorial countries. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Heavy-handed senatorial tacticso much less than courteous Jan 28, 2010
Nominations are held hostage, allowing the senator to negotiate -- in reality, extort -- concessions from the governor's office, such as a quid pro quo appointment of an ally or a commitment to support a legislative initiative of the senator. Sometimes, it is used as political payback against an adversary of the senator. (NJ.com -- Times)
Scaled-down Twin Ponds development plan heads back to zoning board Jan 26, 2010
Soon after, a group of seven residents joined the Pond Run Watershed Association in filing suit against the development, claiming that residents did not receive adequate notice of plans, that a storm water management plan was inadequate and that a $476,000 contribution from the developer to improve Veteran's Park represented "illegal quid pro quo," allegations denied by a developer attorney at the time. An attorney for Crestwood Ventures could not be reached for comment yesterday. (NJ.com -- Times)
Money Grubbers Jan 26, 2010
And that possibility raises the real chance Congress will repeal the "soft money" limits, thereby increasing the risks of quid pro quo corruption. Page: 1 | Money Grubbers: The Supreme Court kills campaign finance reform. (Slate)
Renovations: Family- and budget-friendly kitchen! (Part 1) Jan 26, 2010
Hey Andrea Absolutely no quid pro quo on the pricing and shout outs that should be clearly understood I in absolutely no way told them I was writing about them before any of the work was done nor while negotiating on prices - After each contractor finished and we were completely done with them did I tell them I might include their names in an article ... I m going to add in an editor s note with the sources that there was NO QUID PRO QUO they didn t even know I worked for the paper the AJC would... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
The unoccupied Coe Medical Building (left) will be demolished for a new 110,000-square foot addition at Sheridan and 8th, under a new West Park Hospital proposal. For the project, WPH seeks nearly $39 million from a one-cent cap tax. (Photo by Sara Loven) Jan 26, 2010
Maybe Administration from both facilities should get together for a quid pro quo meeting and do what is best for the county. " WAKE UP PC wrote on Jan 24, 2010 8:27 AM:" EITHER WE VOTE YES FOR THE CAP TAX OR WPH CAN REQUEST 6 MILS INSTEAD OF 3 MILS.. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Our view: Election power shift Jan 26, 2010
To be legal, Sealaska (or any other corporation, group or union) has to do only two things: Not seek or accept any quid pro quo for its campaign support, and keep its effort totally separate from the candidate's own campaign. Keeping the legally required separation is pretty easy to do. (Anchorage Daily News)
Lobbying, global warming portend U.S. nuclear renaissance Jan 24, 2010
So he offered "a quid pro quo here: I help you, but I want to build these plants.". Later, a requirement in the House climate bill's bank amendment for "prevailing wages" at projects that receive government-backed loans helped Ayers' construction unions. (Fresno Bee)
Ex-candidate tells Dems to back Onorato Jan 23, 2010
In a conference call Friday, Mr. Knox told reporters that their conversations didn't include any suggestions of a quid pro quo. "I never asked and he didn't offer ... I don't need a job," said the millionaire businessman. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Court lifts a ban on political spending Jan 22, 2010
In doing so, the justices adhered to previous rulings that there is a more significant quid pro quo attached to such direct contribution to a candi date, said David Primo, a First Amendment specialist and University of Rochester political science professor. The high court s ruling also lifts the ban on corporate and union-paid issue ads in the waning days of a campaign, upending a key element of a 2002 reform law. (Boston Globe)
A Massachusetts Democrat surrenders Jan 21, 2010
The majority of Americans want every institution to run more efficiently- perhaps especially healthcare- but do not want the most inefficient institution in the country to make back office deals that are largely based on quid pro quo and quite frankly bribes. Americans learned with the last administration to require transperancy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
- Our Opinion: Bought and paid for? Apparently 0 Jan 19, 2010
The pay-to-play culture in Sacramento already reaches deep in to the electoral process, with contributions from moneyed interests filling the campaign coffers of incumbent lawmakers and fueling the public s suspicion that the political quid pro quo is still the coin of the realm on both sides of the aisle. But the free tickets to sporting events and concerts, the lavish meals and drinks at tony restaurants and the complimentary holidays for legislative leaders and their spouses that the Fair... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Action Plan Jan 19, 2010
The status quo of educational poverty must be replaced with a quid pro quo system that rewards educational freedom for our children and nothing else, not political allegiances or backroom deals that cut us out. Be involved as volunteers, as mentors, and as civic activists so that our children receive an education, not just schooling. (Slate)
Apologies made, time for action Jan 18, 2010
We haven't seen the quid pro quo today. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
The future of Catalonia: Of bulls and ballots Jan 14, 2010
A quid pro quo in Catalonia could easily seal this deal. That would marginalise both the far left and the extreme separatists, in Catalonia and Spain, perhaps boosting the chances of more liberalising reforms as the government deals with a near-20% unemployment rate. (The Economist)
Wanted: Ideas to create more jobs in Georgia Jan 13, 2010
You can cut the taxes all you want, but if there is not a quid pro quo on job creation for Americans it is not likely to happen. DAVID. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
When state evaluates drugs for mental health, drug makers play undisclosed role Jan 12, 2010
But there is no quid pro quo, she said. Downey, who has an adult son with schizoaffective disorder, said it is crucial for the mentally ill to have the option of different medications, because some medications work for some people, but not others. (The Palm Beach Post)
'Beach privatization' discussed Jan 10, 2010
geezerette wrote on Jan 4, 2010 6:17 PM:" I am not taking sides in this discussion so don't flame me for offering this observation: some of my friends (who are obviously "locals" and could never be mistaken for blond haired/blue eyed tourists) take a dip in the Marriott pool sometimes and the hotel has never cracked down - even though that is clearly their private property. Maybe they see it as a quid pro quo for the vegetation. Me, I just spread a quilt on the vegetation on the beach and sit... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Russia-India ties sour in Central Asia Jan 10, 2010
In return - though the sequence of quid pro quo may have gone the other way - India agreed to exercise its new privileges under its US-brokered nuclear deal to buy four civilian nuclear reactors from Russia. The joint communique issued at the summit endorsed a key Indian aspiration - permanent membership on the UN Security Council - and extolled the virtues of an alphabet soup of multilateral talking shops from the Group of 20 to BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China), RIC (Russia, India and... (Asia Times Online)
SEC Vote Prohibits Mutual Funds From Directed Brokerage Jan 10, 2010
Responding to concerns expressed by trade groups, agency officials said that mutual fund companies could continue to use the same brokers both to sell their products and to execute trades on behalf of the funds, as long as the fund companies have policies to prevent quid pro quo deals. Separately, the commission voted 5 to 0 to approve a rule that will force mutual fund portfolio managers to disclose more information about their pay structures and how big their ownership stakes in the funds are. (Yahoo News -- Corporate Reform)
Misadventures in Atlanta Jan 10, 2010
I have talked with men who believe that a successful relationship has a balanced quid pro quo (or something for something) situation ... Do you think that dating should be a quid pro quo situation ... When men are seeking to offer their time and energy on a woman, is it appropriate for a quid pro quo situation to exist. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
