| 单词 | cronyism |
| 例句 | He relished the social aspect of his precinct duties but had always been put off by city hall cronyism. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Mr. Crabtree laments that “India’s problems of corruption and cronyism would be impossible to fix without first lancing the boil of . . . illicit cash in politics.” ‘The Billionaire Raj’ Review: Gatsby on the Ganges 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z Egoyan was one of many Cannes alums whose reflexive inclusion in elite competition can give Cannes a dispiriting air of cronyism. After a wobbly start, the Cannes Film Festival offered plenty of good and even great films this year. The result, he said, is “an entrenched culture of cronyism.” D.C. Mayor Bowser names new chairman of arts commission, which is facing accusations of cronyism and racism 2021-05-20T04:00:00Z It has been accused of cronyism, arrogance and waste. Where now for the British film industry? 2010-10-07T22:00:00Z To authorities, the contest also risks exposing what critics say is rampant repression and cronyism. Azerbaijan basks in glitz, fears exposure 2012-05-23T12:06:15Z Inspired by the historic cronyism of Tammany Hall, the story, about the temptations facing an honest politician, runs the risk of resembling a civics lecture, which the production nimbly sidesteps. Review: In ‘The Man of the Hour,’ Back-Room Politics Is Ageless 2015-03-10T04:00:00Z It was also the accompanying political repression, censorship, cronyism and bad economic and cultural policies, which the author underestimates, that alienated the modern middle class along with the poor. Nazila Fathi’s ‘The Lonely War’ Is a Memoir of Iran 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z Among common themes found in the exhibition are the challenge to national power structures and their offshoots — cronyism, authoritarianism, abuse of power, racial policies biases — as well as investigation of cultural identities. Art: Southeast Asian Artists Look to the Present 2011-04-27T12:30:05Z Did he believe that the re-run process should be conducted in a way that ensures that allegations of cronyism do not again occur? Veronica Wadley affair: Jeremy Hunt ducks the issues 2010-04-26T11:24:00Z He ends up putting his school friends in top posts, attracting accusations of cronyism. New Ukrainian leader’s campaign had pages from sitcom script 2019-04-22T04:00:00Z He added: “I’ve been delegitimized by heredity. In the 1970s, people were sympathetic to me being the son of a novelist. They’re not at all sympathetic now, because it looks like cronyism.” Martin Amis, Acclaimed Author of Bleakly Comic Novels, Dies at 73 2023-05-20T04:00:00Z There’s sometimes a perception of cronyism and corruption. Marty Walsh: ‘I have a president and a vice president who really believe in the mission of the Department of Labor’ 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z Mr. Franceschini dismissed the idea that the changes would centralize power and run the risk of cronyism. Italy Goes Global in Search for Museum Directors 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z And the fact that writers like them are being embraced by the small French publishing world — dogged by accusations of cronyism and lack of diversity — suggests some lines are moving. With ‘I Hate Men,’ a French Feminist Touches a Nerve 2021-01-10T05:00:00Z It is a very personal approach to journalism, an easy target for charges of favoritism and cronyism, which Totenberg — for the most part — has brushed off. Nina Totenberg was friends with RBG. Got a problem with that? 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z The workforce was at the time truly a swamp, one of back-scratching cronyism and patronage. Drain the swamp? Not if this guy can help it. 2017-06-03T04:00:00Z Several months earlier, four female employees of the commission’s supporting foundation filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the group had fostered a sexist environment, while engaging in “cronyism, self-dealing” and “mismanagement of funds.” Will America Be Ready for Its 250th Birthday? 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Because, despite the city of Baltimore – with its cronyism, its corruption, its violence, its ineptitude – doing its level best to disprove this notion, policing still matters to him. Larry David to Lisa Simpson – life lessons from TV's top role models 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z Activists from Morocco's pro-reform February 20 movement, however, tried to get it canceled, describing it as a symptom of the country's corruption and cronyism. Moroccan activists slam music festival as corrupt 2011-05-29T15:01:06Z But his selection nonetheless set off alarm bells about possibilities for conflicts of interest and cronyism. Jeffrey Deitch and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles 2010-07-02T22:14:00Z “There’s no such thing as cronyism in the Board of Judicial Conduct,” Craft responded, while saying he had not yet seen the letter. News briefs from around Tennessee at 1:58 a.m. EDT 2014-05-28T04:00:00Z Laurents’s satirical book, though clever and novel, works too hard at too many things, aiming darts at every -ism in its path: conformism, evangelism and cronyism among them. Attend the Tale of ‘Anyone Can Whistle,’ Then and Now 2021-02-19T05:00:00Z Racism, intolerance, imperialism, cronyism, and alcoholism become the leitmotifs. The Virgin Islands, Rewritten 2014-09-11T04:00:00Z Some people claim the leadership, especially Newton, were their own worst enemies: paranoid hotheads prone to violence and cronyism. After the Party: Music and the Black Panthers 2010-09-02T21:45:00Z Cronyism refers to cronyism at the Export-Import Bank, which provides government-backed loans to foreign firms to enable them to buy American exports. Heritage Foundation starts online site to cover news it says is unreported or under-reported Billy Wilder must have had it up to here with the suits when he made this acrid comedy of corporate cronyism, from 1960. Movies 2014-05-19T04:00:00Z And this is an ambitious and complicated premise, spoofing presidential decision-making; cronyism, hypocrisy and corruption in the military; tyranny and extremism in the Middle East; and Republicans. Review: ‘The Brink’ Stars Tim Robbins as a Sex-Crazed Secretary of State 2015-06-19T04:00:00Z From the president down to the policeman on the street, government is characterized by cronyism and corruption. The guide Jennifer Lopez should have read before she sang in Turkmenistan 2013-07-01T16:23:08Z The aggrandizers used patronage to assemble support groups, which eventually led to a system of cronyism and the two separate classes Brian found in the pit house. Are we born with a sense of fairness? 2012-12-26T16:03:00Z But support for the party has shrunk since the last election in 2019 - when it won nearly 44% of the vote - amid high inflation, allegations of cronyism and bickering with European allies. Poles vote in a high-stakes election that will determine whether right-wing party stays in power 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z But support for the party has shrunk since the last election in 2019 — when it won nearly 44% of the vote — amid high inflation, allegations of cronyism and bickering with European allies. Poles vote in a high-stakes election that will determine whether right-wing party stays in power 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z Zelenskiy became president in May 2019 with a promise to break with the cronyism and corruption that had blighted Ukraine for decades. Graft accusations dog top Zelenskiy aides 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Among those ousted was Thaksin, a former telecoms tycoon and owner of Premier League football club Manchester City, who was accused by the military of corruption, cronyism and disloyalty to the monarchy. Thailand's Thaksin jailed on return from exile as ally Srettha wins PM vote 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z He was sentenced after refusing to testify before a panel probing financial sleaze and cronyism under his presidency. South Africa's ex-President Jacob Zuma won't return to prison due to overcrowding 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Schroder, the state treasurer, highlighted his political experience and stressed that Louisiana’s Capitol is full of “corruption” and “cronyism,” where politicians “enjoy all the thrills and frills even though our laws don’t allow it.” Candidates jump into Louisiana elections, and many races have no incumbent 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Yellow’s loan, which was awarded as part of the $2.2 trillion pandemic relief legislation that Congress passed in 2020, had raised questions of cronyism from the beginning. Facing Bankruptcy After a $700 Million Bailout 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Last week’s list from former prime minister Boris Johnson drew cries of cronyism from opponents of the ousted leader as they rewarded dozens of his loyal aides and allies with knighthoods and other honors. Late British novelist Martin Amis knighted by King Charles in his first birthday honors list 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Prime Minister Boris Johnson received honors from King Charles III on Friday, a list that drew cries of cronyism from opponents of the ousted leader. Boris Johnson rewards allies, and a hairdresser, with honors as critics cry foul 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z Many blame Erdogan for an atmosphere of corruption and cronyism that allowed shoddy construction projects to continue unchallenged for decades even while granting amnesties to those who ignored safety codes. Turks choose their president in unprecedented runoff race 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z Accusations of cronyism within Habeck's economy ministry have also emerged, awkward for a party used to claiming the moral high-ground, analysts said. Analysis: Germany's Greens lose appeal as voters fear cost of policies 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z During his rule the family name became associated with cronyism and billions of dollars' worth of missing state wealth. Marcos dismisses criticism that his campaign played down family corruption 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z How could a freelance sports presenter who was tweeting his outrage at the government's small boats policy be taken off air, when a conservative-linked chairman facing claims of cronyism was still in his role? Did BBC boss Tim Davie tell chairman Richard Sharp he had to go? 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Racism, antisemitism, feminism, cronyism and socialism are just some of the -isms that arise over the three-hour play, set in the Brusteins’ Greenwich Village apartment. Review | Oscar Isaac, Rachel Brosnahan head sparkling cast in Hansberry revival 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z He has been dogged by accusations of corruption and cronyism, which he denies. Nigeria election 2023: Millions vote in tightest-ever poll 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z They have long been accused by opponents of cronyism to enrich business friends and of buying off the poor with wasteful populist policies. Exclusive: Daughter of Thaksin banking on nostalgia to win Thailand election 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z “We will be actively engaged in publicly disclosing why this is a bad idea and is ripe for cronyism and corruption,” the union’s board said in its statement. L.A. council members want to give the police chief more power to fire officers for misconduct 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z Turkey’s reliance on construction-driven economic growth, cronyism and willingness to ignore its own building standards is the other. Opinion | Turkey’s earthquake death toll might be more than just a natural disaster 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Francis made another appeal for an end to the tribalism, financial wrongdoing and political cronyism at the root of many of the country's problems. Pope Francis wraps up South Sudan trip urging an end to violence 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z “If the awards are tainted by this specter of cronyism, that does have an impact on their legitimacy. That’s something the Academy should care about.” The Academy lets Andrea Riseborough keep her Oscar nomination 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z In 2015, when he was vice president, Mr. Biden pleaded with Ukraine’s parliament to stamp out “the pervasive poison of cronyism, corruption, and kleptocracy.” Ukraine Corruption Scandal Stokes Longstanding Aid Concerns in U.S. 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z It’s a “success in rehabilitation of Rahul Gandhi’s image and in reminding us of our constitutional moorings. It’s a voice against all pervasive cronyism of our times and rampant inequality.” Can Rahul Gandhi and his 2,175-mile march save democracy in India? 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z He said Mississippi has had “wink-and-nod cronyism” for too long, and he wants to tighten ethics rules and campaign finance laws. Democrat Brandon Presley joins race for Mississippi governor 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z And many other Brazilians recall the graft and cronyism that metastasized on his watch. Opinion | The mob in Brazil has done the new government a favor — for now 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z Of course, he added, “there’s been cronyism in the Oscars since literally the second year they gave them.” The Academy lets Andrea Riseborough keep her Oscar nomination 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z That can theoretically be fixed by staffing up the agency and recruiting people who know what they are doing and have enough oversight so there's less chance of corruption and cronyism. Trump and the IRS: A massive tax cheat and a hapless, corrupt agency 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z Parts of its commercial world have been plagued by corruption and cronyism. Out of the Public Eye, a Debate Is Raging Over a Postwar Ukraine Economy 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z However, Ms Rayner told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "I don't accept that cronyism and this level of scandal is to do with a panic." Angela Ranyer: Covid contract VIP lane was 'a scandal of epic proportions' 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z The feral capitalism that Mr. Jiang and Mr. Zhu fostered created a wide rich-poor divide even as it lifted vast numbers from poverty, and it nurtured a culture of official corruption and cronyism. Jiang Zemin, Leader Who Guided China Into Global Market, Dies at 96 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z Football coaching is a network often fueled by nepotism and cronyism. How one Black coach is building a pipeline to bypass football’s biases The question, as Jones sees it, is how to escort Black coaches into the circle of cronyism so they don’t have to be interviewed. Jerry Jones helped transform the NFL, except when it comes to race “I will not accept corruption or cronyism. I will not accept sleight of hand or shuffling problems around,” she said in her victory speech. Column: Amid the first-day cheers, Bass knows she has her work cut out for her 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z When decision-makers look beyond tangible measures of coaching ability, such as performance, team improvement and experience, Vincent said, “this is where nepotism and cronyism shows up.” How NFL teams use Black coaches to clean up their messes Responding to Lord Johnson's dismissal, Labour's shadow international trade secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds said his appointment was "yet another example of Conservative cronyism" that would damage the UK's reputation. Jacob Rees-Mogg's ex business partner Dominic Johnson sacked as minister 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z Abe’s opponents recall his attempts to whitewash Japan’s wartime atrocities, his push for more military spending, his reactionary view of gender roles and a leadership seen as autocratic and supportive of cronyism. EXPLAINER: Why is Japan split over Abe’s state funeral? 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z But it faces similar troubles: excessive spending on ambitious development projects, public anger over corruption and cronyism and a weakening trade balance. Inflation, unrest challenge Bangladesh’s ‘miracle economy’ 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Jackson used it to highlight the cronyism of Washington politics. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z When he came to power, Mr. Xi moved quickly, worried that his predecessors had let corruption and cronyism rot away China’s defenses against domestic and foreign threats. In Turbulent Times, Xi Builds a Security Fortress for China, and Himself 2022-08-06T04:00:00Z In the era of political cronyism, he added, “if a new governor got elected, he’d fire 50,000 people because they belonged to the wrong party. … We stopped all that.'” Gerald McEntee, longtime president of AFSCME labor union, dies at 87 2022-07-11T04:00:00Z Fortunately for Bowser, Robert White’s hit-her-with-everything-but-the-kitchen-sink approach distracted from Bowser’s actual areas of vulnerability — the perception of tolerance for cronyism in contracting and inattention to management of housing and other big-ticket spending programs. Opinion | The voters speak in D.C., but it’s not quite clear what they said 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z Thousands of Marcos opponents were jailed, killed or disappeared during his rule, and the family name became synonymous with cronyism, extravagance and the disappearance of billions of dollars from state coffers. Philippines begins new era of Marcos rule, decades after overthrow 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Jones oversaw hundreds of millions in capital projects as CEO, but a special grand jury later alleged he was part of an endemic culture of “incompetence, patronage, fraud and cronyism.” After Georgia loss, House runoff gives Trump another chance 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Saying that storage of unusable or unneeded PPE was costing £500,000 a day, she asked whether the government's Procurement Bill would "prevent cronyism from corrupting our government and wasting public money". Labour queries PPE contracts and Baroness Mone links 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z The government, dismissing the idea that cronyism lies behind the change, says the issue is adaptability and openness. French Diplomats to Strike Over Loss of Separate Status 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z "We need an audit for all the taxes raised in Mogadishu, we need to pay salaries on time and we need avoid cronyism," said Mohamed Mubarak, founder of anti-corruption group Marqaati. New Somali president calls for reconciliation as U.S. troops return 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z His inner circle became known as the Mount Kenya Mafia, and in short order Mr. Kibaki faced criticism for the same cronyism and kickbacks he had decried in his predecessors. Mwai Kibaki, third president of Kenya, dies at 90 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z The complaint alleged “cronyism, self-dealing, mismanagement of funds, potentially unlawful contracting practices and wasteful spending.” Commission to honor America’s 250th birthday is ‘toxic,’ lawsuit says 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z He said some of the agency’s top leaders were too cozy with the oil industry and had too often overlooked ethical lapses, incompetence, cronyism and double-dealing. Earl Devaney, federal watchdog targeting waste and fraud, dies at 74 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Mr Khan, a former star cricketer turned politician, swept into office in 2018 on a platform to tackle corruption and cronyism. Pakistan court rules Imran Khan no-confidence vote block is illegal 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z Ms. Le Pen expressed even stronger opposition, saying on Twitter that Mr. Macron’s “cynical cronyism” would “shatter the integrity of French territory.” Riding High in the Polls, an Aloof Macron Steps Into the Election Fray 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z The new legislation is targeted directly at elite Russians, who have hired battalions of lawyers, bankers and accountants to help them hide their wealth, much of which was amassed through cronyism. U.K. Moves to Tighten Laws on Oligarchs. Critics Say It’s Too Late. 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z Other issues, including gender discrimination, nepotism and cronyism in management and an increase in lawsuits against medical practitioners, have made doctors lose hope, she said. Turkey’s Doctors Are Leaving, the Latest Casualty of Spiraling Inflation 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z When he campaigns, Robert White talks of improving government services, reducing income disparities, and rejecting the “cronyism and corruption” that he says defines Bowser’s mayoralty, though he does not typically volunteer details. Democratic challengers seek traction in race to unseat D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z The UAW currently picks leaders through delegates at conventions, a system that bred cronyism and corruption and put distance between blue-collar workers and union executives, critics said. Federal judge signs off on historic change in UAW elections 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z Easy economic fixes are difficult because of endemic corruption and cronyism. Perspective | Invading Ukraine backfired on Putin once. Why is he threatening to do it again? 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z The cronyism and corruption chafed at working-class citizens who grew weary of government-connected businesspeople funneling money to themselves. Kazakhstan’s Longtime Leader Is Gone, but Still Seemingly Everywhere 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z In a clear example of cronyism, this represents a transfer of money from taxpayers to very wealthy foundations backed by corporate interests. Welfare for the rich foundations 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z As mayor, he told her, he hoped to move “away from the cronyism” and focus on the “everyday people we left behind.” Democratic challengers seek traction in race to unseat D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Mr. Nazarbayev, who is widely seen as having presided over a system of cronyism and corruption in Kazakhstan that enriched just a handful of rich businessmen, and his family were key targets of the protesters. Kazakhstan’s Former Leader Speaks Out on Unrest That Gripped the Country 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z Absent hard evidence of cronyism, I saw the case against Carroll as largely innuendo. In his new book, former Washington Gov. Daniel J. Evans recalls an era of turbulence, political scandals and the influence of the trailblazing ‘Action Team’ 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z Mr. Tokayev has since made comments implying that Mr. Nazarbayev was responsible for the cronyism and corruption that many analysts feel contributed to the unrest. Russian-Led Alliance Begins Withdrawing Troops From Kazakhstan 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z Without mentioning Mr. Nazarbayev by name, he denounced the country’s endemic cronyism and income inequality, and said that thanks “to the first president” a group of people “wealthy even by international standards” has emerged. Kazakhstan Says Russian Troops Can Start Leaving This Week 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z The governing party, the African National Congress, once led by Archbishop Tutu’s close friend and ally, Nelson Mandela, has been hobbled by infighting and bitter accusations of corruption and cronyism. In Remembering Tutu, South Africa Reckons With Lasting Challenges 2021-12-31T05:00:00Z Then the government faced charges of cronyism when it tried to block the suspension of Owen Paterson, a Conservative lawmaker found to have broken lobbying rules. Discontent with Johnson imperils his future, UK virus rules 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z The government also faced charges of cronyism when it tried to block the suspension of a Conservative lawmaker found to have broken lobbying rules by advocating on behalf of two companies who were paying him. UK’s Johnson faces political challenges in virus rules votes 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z It follows a string of scandals that have led opposition politicians to accuse the Johnson government of cronyism and corruption, and of behaving as if rules do not apply it. UK PM Johnson under fire over Christmas lockdown party 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z Opponents are now looking to impeach Castillo on the grounds of 'moral incapacity' and cronyism, allegations he has strongly rejected. Analysis: Peru's Castillo plays whack-a-mole with crises as impeachment threat looms 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z The former health secretary was also at the centre of cronyism claims after a neighbour was awarded an NHS contract. Matt Hancock: Breaking Covid guidance 'failure of leadership' 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z A businessman at the centre of cronyism claims over the awarding of an NHS contract has told the BBC proper procedures were followed. Covid-19: Matt Hancock neighbour denies NHS cronyism claim 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z Council, its members also bear responsibility for this cronyism. Opinion | D.C.’s Housing Authority Board scandal reveals a deeper problem 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z But the military still controlled key government ministries and many industries, and corruption and cronyism thrived. Myanmar political standoff leaves economy in tatters 2021-11-13T05:00:00Z A recipient of the contracts was a firm owned by a Fenty fraternity brother, which assigned work to others with connections to the mayor, prompting council members to allege cronyism. As Bowser launches reelection bid, her high-profile appointee is under fire 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z It is the most tangible step yet in her pledge to improve transparency in a state government that has long been marred by back-room deals, cronyism and corruption. Hochul Acts to Open Up a Government Long Defined by Back-Room Deals 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z The Treasury Department said each of the three have “personally profited from the pervasive corruption and cronyism in Lebanon, enriching themselves at the expense of the Lebanese people and state institutions.” US imposes sanctions on 2 Lebanese contractors, politician 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z Corruption and cronyism can undermine political stability and legitimacy as surely as violence can, albeit more insidiously. Opinion | The Pandora Papers gave us rare transparency. Is there hope for more? 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z “An archaic and hierarchical command-and-control mindset, built on bullying and cronyism, left no room for the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion,” Kang wrote. Washington Spirit’s female co-owner calls on controlling owner to sell amid turmoil 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z Whether it’s Covid contracts for cronies, donations for decorating or Tory texts for tax breaks – a trail of cronyism leads back to Downing Street and the prime minister. Coronavirus live news: UK records a further 156 deaths; thousands protest in Turkey against Covid measures 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z “All it’s going to be is pure cronyism,” he said. 16 Cats, 320 Square Feet and One Long-Shot Candidate for Mayor 2021-08-22T04:00:00Z As more information leaks out about the process, it sure looks like this was another example of cynical backroom cronyism rather what was portrayed as an openhearted attempt to replace a beloved pop culture figure. ‘Jeopardy!’ must right the ship after Mike Richards’ awkward exit. Here’s what we think they should do 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z Already under fire over lucrative contracts awarded to politically connected firms during the pandemic, Britain’s governing Conservative Party is being battered by a litany of new accusations of influence-peddling, cronyism and profiteering. Latest U.K. Scandals Show a System Rife With Insider Ties 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z “The system causes more harm than good by giving a veil of legitimacy to the rampant cronyism, sleaze and dodgy lobbying that is polluting our democracy under Boris Johnson and the Conservatives,” Rayner said. Report: Ex-UK leader Cameron made $10M from collapsed firm 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z “Larry believes in liberty, personal responsibility, private enterprise, and the ingenuity of the people of California, not Newsom’s repressive edicts or the cronyism of his allies.” Newsom tells campaign volunteers, donors that recall candidate Larry Elder will roll back California laws 2021-08-06T04:00:00Z By the same token, Barrack was never confronted with a guest who might have a different view of Trump’s personality and management skills, developed through assiduous reporting rather than cronyism. Column: Tom Barrack's willing enabler — TV news 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z While his father was president, Karim Keita's lavish lifestyle and position as chairman of parliament's powerful defence and security committee attracted accusations of cronyism. Mali seeks international warrant for son of ex-President Keita, legal sources say 2021-07-06T04:00:00Z He was accused of cronyism for hiring his friend, businesswoman Dido Harding, to run the much-criticized national test and trace system. UK government accused of hypocrisy as health minister quits 2021-06-27T04:00:00Z We need active measures to overcome the pernicious influence of family connections, cronyism and systemic racism. Perspective | Biden condemned Trump’s nepotism. So why are his aides’ relatives getting jobs? 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z However, many employees allege the city’s current leadership often ignored bidding and other contracting requirements designed to prevent cronyism. In Huntington Park, City Hall arrest and suspicion over pot licenses fuel a firestorm 2021-06-24T04:00:00Z They say it is disappointing that Biden didn’t shift even further from the practices of Donald Trump’s presidency, which they thought reeked of nepotism and cronyism. A family affair: Children and other relatives of Biden aides get administration jobs 2021-06-17T04:00:00Z So far, such government self-assessments have shown little appetite for dealing with the true cronyism, profiteering, and disastrous politicization of the federal pandemic response by Trump's minions. Swept into a COVID hell of profits 2021-06-13T04:00:00Z But for his opponents, the destruction in Ikizdere goes to the heart of what is wrong with Mr. Erdogan’s increasingly authoritarian leadership and cronyism after 19 years in power. After Erdogan Angers a Loyal Province, His Opponents See an Opportunity 2021-05-29T04:00:00Z And a leading candidate for New York mayor, Eric Adams, responded to The Times’s investigation of alleged cronyism by suggesting that the media’s focus on him was racially motivated. It’s the Media’s ‘Mean-Too’ Moment. Stop Yelling and Go to Human Resources. 2021-05-23T04:00:00Z "Returning to normal after this crisis is over must not mean a return to Conservative cronyism, deals for mates and one rule for them and another for the rest of us," she added. Perfectly reasonable for me to forward on PPE offer - Matt Hancock 2021-05-16T04:00:00Z He pledged to "clean up" politics after the "return of Tory sleaze" - pointing to recent allegations around cronyism and lobbying in Westminster. Sir Keir Starmer says he will take responsibility for Labour election results 2021-05-04T04:00:00Z Johnson’s office has suggested that Cummings is behind a drip, drip of allegations of lying, cronyism and unethical behavior over the past several days. Here’s why Boris Johnson’s Downing Street refurbishment is a big deal in Britain 2021-04-28T04:00:00Z Outside of one alternative news site, Broadsheet, the Irish media apparently consider such cronyism so normal as to be unworthy of remark. Dead in the water: The tragic human cost of swimming's abuse scandals 2021-04-25T04:00:00Z The opposition Labour Party has seized on the allegations of cronyism to paint a portrait of a Conservative government awash in corruption. ‘It’s a Paper Tiger.’ Britain’s Lobby Laws Under Fire as Johnson Fights ‘Sleaze’ Label 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z The newspaper reported that a special grand jury looking into corruption in DeKalb County government had found “incompetence, patronage, fraud and cronyism,” and recommended investigations of Mr. Jones and other county officials. Vernon Jones, a Pro-Trump Republican, Will Challenge Kemp in Georgia 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z Labour said it amounted to "cronyism at the heart of this government". Hancock and sister own firm given NHS contract 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z Attacking the government over alleged cronyism, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said it was time to call in the upstanding, seemingly incorruptible police chief from the BBC's crime series Line of Duty. Line of Duty: Who is the Ted Hastings of Westminster? 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative government defeated an opposition effort to force a parliamentary inquiry into allegations of cronyism and improper lobbying. UK cronyism watchdog queries civil servant’s dual job 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z For the Luzerne County Government Study Commission that produced and promoted the charter, curbing the entrenched cronyism that fostered that culture of corruption was paramount. Editorial Roundup: Pennsylvania 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z Sir Keir Starmer said claims about lobbying show a "return of Tory sleaze" as he called for MPs to clean up "sleaze and cronyism". Why was Line of Duty raised at PMQs? 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z "Sadly I suspect no one is surprised any more at the cronyism at the heart of this government," he said. Hancock and sister own firm given NHS contract 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z For Sisi and his government, it was a chance to claim a rare victory and to burnish the credentials of a leader often accused of cronyism and misrule. Egypt's leader hopes refloating of stuck Suez Canal ship does the same for his reputation 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z Bismarck GOP Rep. Rick Becker, among the most conservative members of the Legislature, has been outspoken in his desire for lawmakers to kill the deal, which he called “corporate welfare and cronyism.” Critics say rail facility bailout would help Hoeven’s bank 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z Last year, concerns swirled around the drug after a whistleblower alleged that political cronyism led to expedited federal backing for it. Researchers race to develop antiviral weapons to fight the pandemic coronavirus 2021-03-11T05:00:00Z "The Cabinet Office did not manage to keep a proper account of who recommended a particular supplier, which opens it up to accusations of cronyism." What is going on with government Covid contracts? 2021-03-05T05:00:00Z The task force formed in the wake of allegations of political infighting, sexism and cronyism. Virginia Tech will dissolve Student Government Association 2021-02-19T05:00:00Z Founded in 2009 as a channel for protest against the perceived corruption and cronyism of Italy’s political and business elite, 5-Star espoused internet-based direct democracy and vowed never to form alliances with traditional parties. Divided over Draghi, Italy's 5-Star has an identity crisis 2021-02-19T05:00:00Z The deaths of more than 450,000 people in the richest country in the world are symptomatic of a democracy in crisis and a political system that rewards cronyism over competence. Opinion | Stacey Abrams: Our democracy faced a near-death experience. Here’s how to revive it. 2021-02-07T05:00:00Z A Labour government would “clean up cronyism” in contracting of public services, says the shadow Cabinet Office minister. Reeves: Public services ‘vital in rebuilding society' 2021-02-08T05:00:00Z Bekatarou, 43, said she hoped the reaction marked a turning point for Greek society, which often seems resigned to official cronyism and impunity. AP Interview: Olympic champion adds voice to #MeToo movement 2021-02-06T05:00:00Z “I feel like for the Republican candidates to still stand there with Trump and campaign with Trump feels pretty rotten. This isn’t the conservative values that I grew up with. This is more cronyism.” Voter voices: Georgians weigh in on crucial Senate runoffs 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z It wasn't just his disturbingly fascist style of populism, it was also his attacks on the media, strongman swagger, blatant cronyism and fondness for tyrants. Why Donald Trump is failing at making his dictator dreams a reality 2020-12-13T05:00:00Z The Labour leader also highlighted accusations of cronyism and a lack of transparency in private contracts connected to the supply of protective equipment and other Covid measures. Boris Johnson is 'single biggest threat to future of UK', says Keir Starmer 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z The SNP joined the call for an inquiry, accusing the government of "rampant cronyism". Labour calls for inquiry into lobbyist involvement during Covid 2020-11-15T05:00:00Z “It looks like the last gasp of vengefulness and cronyism from an administration that has always preferred unctuousness to qualifications.” Trump Stacks the Pentagon and Intel Agencies With Loyalists. To What End? 2020-11-11T05:00:00Z That means watching the council for any signs of cronyism or micromanagement. King County Council must live up to voters’ trust 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z Hiring someone with the third-most managerial victories in baseball history hardly can be called cronyism. Perspective | Criticism of Tony La Russa hire misses the point: He was the best-qualified candidate 2020-11-02T05:00:00Z It's a Trumpian assertion of a right to cronyism and personal fealty to him. Trump asserts dictatorial power over top government employees 2020-11-01T04:00:00Z Devon Henry faced death threats, questions about the prices he charged, allegations of cronyism over past political donations to the city’s mayor and an inquiry by a special prosecutor. Black contractor braves threats in removing Richmond statues 2020-10-25T04:00:00Z The first presidential debate, scheduled for Sept. 29, will be moderated by Fox News host Chris Wallace, who is one of the few exceptions to the network's widely perceived political cronyism to the president. Trump screamed at Fox News owner Rupert Murdoch in "humongous blowup" over "unfair" coverage: report 2020-09-10T04:00:00Z But the experience left him disillusioned with political parties’ reliance on raising money through business dealings and cronyism. New youth party hopes to 'unshackle' Malaysia from old politics 2020-09-03T04:00:00Z And then there is the cry of cronyism. Perspective | Criticism of Tony La Russa hire misses the point: He was the best-qualified candidate 2020-11-02T05:00:00Z Trump presumably got his idea that Obama and Holder were engaged in Trump-style cronyism and thuggery from somewhere. Perspective | Trump thinks everyone breaks the rules. No wonder he does it, too. 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z Accusations of cronyism focused on Keita’s son, Karim, over his lavish lifestyle and position as chairman of parliament’s powerful defence and security committee. Mali president Keita vowed to end coups. Now he's been toppled too 2020-08-19T04:00:00Z But since entering public service, some suggest she has benefited from a web of professional, educational, social and marital connections that have reignited claims of cronyism at the top of the Conservative Party. The rise and rise of Dido Harding 2020-08-19T04:00:00Z Instead of a downtown reborn, the district became, to many, a symbol of Beirut’s postwar ills: corruption, cronyism, incompetent handling of the economy. The Beirut blast leveled historic neighborhoods. Some fear developers may finish the job 2020-08-13T04:00:00Z The sectarian power-sharing system allotted top posts according to sect rather than qualifications, which in turn allowed politicians to survive by engaging in cronyism and patronage for their communities. Analysis: Often on brink, Lebanon headed toward collapse 2020-08-03T04:00:00Z Keita’s opponents accuse the government of cronyism, pointing to the influence of his son Karim Keita, who stepped down from the powerful position of chairman of parliament’s defense and security committee in July. Factbox: Why Mali is in turmoil again 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z How did that decision lead to allegations of cronyism and conflicts of interest, two federal ethics inquiries, a spotlight on Mr Trudeau's family and calls for him to quit? A simple guide to the new crisis engulfing Trudeau 2020-07-25T04:00:00Z She said Hawley’s letter was “a dog whistle of racist rhetoric and cronyism politics.” St. Louis couple who aimed guns at protesters charged with felony weapons count 2020-07-20T04:00:00Z Now the Liberal party leader, who once promised unprecedented transparency in government, faces accusations of cronyism and self-dealing, his third ethics probe as prime minister and the revival of long-standing questions about his judgment. Trudeau said he took ‘many lessons’ from his last ethics scandal. Now he’s in another one. 2020-07-15T04:00:00Z “And for a president to participate in it, in the larger context of racism and cronyism, is scary.” Sen. Josh Hawley calls for civil rights probe of St. Louis prosecutor Kim Gardner over McCloskey case 2020-07-16T04:00:00Z “Rejection to cronyism. Withdraw the nomination,” KMT Chairman Johnny Chiang told supporters on the back of a truck outside the parliament. Fighting again in Taiwan parliament over disputed nomination 2020-07-17T04:00:00Z House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., a frequent critic and political adversary of the president, also reacted to the decision and painted Trump's actions as corrupt cronyism. Biden campaign: Trump abused authority by commuting Roger Stone's sentence 2020-07-10T04:00:00Z After modernizing the academy, MBN assigned Aljabri to reorganize the ministry’s office of military affairs, another center of cronyism and poor performance. Opinion | The dazzling rise and tragic fall of Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Nayef 2020-07-05T04:00:00Z “This is the end of clannishness, nepotism and cronyism,” she told supporters of her so-called “Marseille Spring” coalition. Marseille turns green with election of first woman mayor 2020-07-04T04:00:00Z Now, that had its own problems in terms of high barriers to entry and unwillingness to change, to say nothing of cronyism and patronage. Power Rankings: Iowa swings for the fences 2020-06-29T04:00:00Z "What we see is that patronage and cronyism are core values of the Trump administration, especially when they involve the president's vanity project at the Southern border," he said. "Shocking level of corruption": Watchdogs question if firm was rewarded for supporting Trump's wall 2020-06-28T04:00:00Z Widespread street protests against the corruption and cronyism at the root of the country’s problems compounded the decline and paralyzed the economy for weeks. Lebanon’s currency takes a new dive, and there is no end in sight 2020-06-26T04:00:00Z The attacks are nothing new: Politico reported in May that Biden allies were instructed to accuse the Trump administration of "cronyism" in handling stimulus dollars. Biden's stimulus oversight questioned amid his attacks on Trump coronavirus spending 2020-06-19T04:00:00Z That’s especially true of this executive branch and this spending program, which are both unusually ripe for cronyism and abuse. Opinion | What has the Trump administration done with a half-trillion dollars? 2020-06-15T04:00:00Z When the GBI finally arrived in Brunswick, it took them less than 48 hours to arrest the McMichaels.The quick arrest prompted even more anger and accusations of cronyism at the local police department. Three Georgia men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery set to have preliminary, bond hearings 2020-06-04T04:00:00Z Egypt’s uprising stemmed from the frustration with decades of cronyism and brutal autocratic rule; American rage is a howl against inequality and racism. In Egypt, Images From American Protests Evoke a Lost Revolution 2020-06-02T04:00:00Z As the journalist and Civil War historian Gerard A. Patterson writes, Grant’s decision to save Pickett, with whom he had served in the Mexican-American war, was a classic act of old-boy cronyism. Editorial Roundup: US 2020-05-27T04:00:00Z The quick arrest prompted even more anger and accusations of cronyism at the local police department. GBI says neighbor who videotaped Ahmaud Arbery's killing just as responsible as shooters 2020-05-22T04:00:00Z The deep disconnect and cronyism are just two of the reasons lawyer Lee Merritt, who was hired by Arbery's family, told Fox News that getting justice for Arbery would be an uphill climb. Georgia police department at center of Arbery murder investigation has disturbing past filled with scandals, corruption 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z He accused top officials of “cronyism” in awarding contracts — a charge health and human services has strongly denied. ‘Lives Were Lost’ as Warnings Went Unheeded, Whistle-Blower Tells House 2020-05-14T04:00:00Z In his testimony to Congress, Bright wrote that “science, not politics or cronyism, must lead the way to combat this deadly virus”. Ousted whistleblower warns US facing ‘darkest winter in modern history’ 2020-05-14T04:00:00Z “Science – not politics or cronyism – must lead the way to combat this deadly virus,” Bright will testify, according to written remarks made public on Wednesday. Whistleblower to warn Congress of 'grave risks' of rushing to reopen U.S. 2020-05-14T04:00:00Z The document accuses Dr. Kadlec and other top administration officials of “cronyism” and putting politics ahead of science. Whistle-Blower Exposes Infighting and Animus in Trump’s Coronavirus Response 2020-05-09T04:00:00Z Powell had been hired to clean up the department's "culture of cronyism" but instead got caught up in a scandal where he was accused of covering up wrongdoing by the police department's narcotics task force. Georgia police department at center of Arbery murder investigation has disturbing past filled with scandals, corruption 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z Consider the political cronyism and ineptitude of son-in-law Jared Kushner’s procurement operation and the shocking, but not surprising, whistleblower complaint from Rick Bright. Opinion | Half a Congress isn’t enough 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z "In other words, I was pressured to let politics and cronyism drive decisions over the opinions of the best scientists we have in government." Ousted whistleblower files complaint alleging he was pressured to give contract to friend of Kushner 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z “In other words, I was pressured to let politics and cronyism drive decisions over the opinions of the best scientists we have in government.” Senior scientist says administration ignored virus warnings 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z Like Orbán, Janša has been accused of cronyism and corruption, and he has even received a prison sentence, later rescinded, for corruption. Janez Janša: the Orbán ally taking on journalists in Slovenia 2020-05-04T04:00:00Z He periodically made headlines for his criticisms of former president Jacob Zuma and other ANC leaders whom he accused of corruption and cronyism. Denis Goldberg, anti-apartheid activist who spent 22 years in prison, dies at 87 2020-04-30T04:00:00Z West argued the defense was filled with "outright lies" and said he was removed from key committees for daring to "challenge the cabal of cronyism." Exclusive: NRA chief Wayne LaPierre’s no good, very bad year, according to new court filings 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z "I was pressured to let politics and cronyism drive decisions over the opinions of the best scientists we have in government," Bright told reporters. Ousted whistleblower files complaint alleging he was pressured to give contract to friend of Kushner 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z “For a government that secures our rights. For equality before the law. For an end to cronyism,” the site read. Trump mocks Amash for exploring Libertarian presidential run 2020-04-29T04:00:00Z He also said the administration had put “politics and cronyism ahead of science.” Trump’s Response to Virus Reflects a Long Disregard for Science 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z “I am speaking out because to combat this deadly virus, science — not politics or cronyism — has to lead the way.” Health Dept. Official Says Doubts on Hydroxychloroquine Led to His Ouster 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z “Biden wants to portray himself as the loyal public servant of many years who worked on behalf of the American people. Hunter Biden’s profiteering off his father shows cronyism and is fair game.” Trump campaign tests lines of attack to define Biden 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z How were Republicans and Democrats to reconcile fundamental differences over health care and unemployment insurance, or the notorious cronyism of the president and his clan? How coronavirus almost brought down the global financial system 2020-04-14T04:00:00Z The news of the Walmart investigation comes at a time when the Trump administration is being assailed for legal favoritism and cronyism. Walmart was almost charged criminally over opioids. Trump appointees killed the indictment. 2020-03-25T04:00:00Z During the initial protests in 2011, when Syrians asked the regime to curb its wanton corruption and cronyism, it responded with bullets. Opinion | ‘He Didn’t Want to Lie in a Grave That Couldn’t Be Visited’ 2020-03-19T04:00:00Z He came to be viewed as an isolated autocrat who promoted, or at least allowed, corruption and cronyism. Hosni Mubarak, Egyptian Leader Ousted in Arab Spring, Dies at 91 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z But progress was hamstrung by cronyism and corruption. Opinion | Egypt hasn’t learned from Hosni Mubarak’s failure 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z But after a decade at the helm of government, Mr. Erdogan’s early zeal for reform waned as corruption and cronyism grew. He Observed a Protest. Now He Faces a Possible Life Sentence. 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z “Some of the decisions just made it really hard to defend against accusations of cronyism, or conspiracy, frankly,” she said. Troy Price, Iowa Democratic Party Leader, Resigns Over Caucus Debacle 2020-02-12T05:00:00Z From obstruction of justice to epic-scale corruption to an administration rife with cronyism and nepotism, they know what he is. Lamar Alexander's starring role: Why a retiring Tennessee senator took the fall for Trump 2020-02-03T05:00:00Z But his edifice of power turned out to be fragile and dated, built on strong-arm rule, cronyism and an alliance with the West. Hosni Mubarak, Egyptian Leader Ousted in Arab Spring, Dies at 91 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z Last year, L Brands took what seemed like significant steps to address its lack of diverse views and persistent claims of board cronyism with Mr. Wexner. A Top L Brands Executive Complained of Harassment. Then She Was Locked Out. 2020-02-03T05:00:00Z Of course, the still larger issue is whether this is the kind of cronyism voters in Charleston County are willing to accept from their elected leaders. Editorial Roundup: South Carolina 2020-01-29T05:00:00Z Before the onset of the Hong Kong protests in June, Ms. Tsai was hurt by charges of cronyism in political appointments and her push for legislation legalizing same-sex marriage. China’s crackdown in Hong Kong upends Taiwan election 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z Those projects also made the president’s immediate circle of family and political allies fantastically rich through a system of kickbacks and cronyism, his opponents charge. Istanbul’s New Mayor Outlines Gross Mismanagement Under Erdogan’s Allies 2019-12-23T05:00:00Z “This is just disingenuous. It implies a level of corruption and cronyism that is inaccurate and ultimately plays into the hands of Republicans.” Elizabeth Warren called out over past fundraiser at winery, other events where wine was served 2019-12-22T05:00:00Z “I think that’s totally fair. But this is just disingenuous. It implies a level of corruption and cronyism that is inaccurate and ultimately plays into the hands of Republicans.” Singer Etheridge, big Warren donors and souvenir wine bottle 2019-12-21T05:00:00Z Roth said the problem in America right now is that there is too much government intervention and cronyism and it's "confusing" many people about the definition of capitalism. 'I had to fire back': Author and entrepreneur slams Mark Ruffalo's 'ridiculous' attack on capitalism 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z Analysts say the 41-year-old Zelenskiy still faces massive challenges to try to end decades of graft, cronyism and disregard for the rule of law that helped bring down Ukraine’s two previous leaders. Ukraine focuses on uprooting corruption amid US scrutiny 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z Analysts say the 41-year-old Zelenskiy still faces massive challenges to try to end decades of graft, cronyism and disregard for the rule of law that helped bring down Ukraine’s two previous leaders. Ukraine focuses on uprooting corruption amid US scrutiny 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z Government could never work properly until a professional civil service replaced cronyism, Roosevelt declared. Opinion | The ‘Deep State’ Exists to Battle People Like Trump 2019-10-26T04:00:00Z The main suspect is Márian Kočner, a politically connected entrepreneur who was a key subject of Kuciak’s reporting on corruption and cronyism in the central European country and who prosecutors believe contracted out the killing. Slovakia: four people charged over murder of investigative journalist 2019-10-21T04:00:00Z “I support him, and I like his way to destroy this establishment of cronyism and corruption, which was very destructive for Ukraine for the past 25 years,” Leshchenko said. Giuliani's conspiracy theories cost this anti-corruption lawmaker in Ukraine his job 2019-10-19T04:00:00Z I don't think I have ever worked anywhere in my life where cronyism, nepotism and influence-peddling weren't present in some form or another. Et tu, Don Jr.? At least Hunter Biden isn't being a complete hypocrite 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z Senator Elizabeth Warren, who has made combating Washington cronyism a hallmark of her presidential campaign. Factbox: Six things to watch at the Democratic debate in Ohio 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z Add in the insidious impact of cronyism, and a very unequal society results. The Rich Can’t Get Richer Forever, Can They? 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z But it is hobbled by appearances of cronyism and reduced transparency. Feds lack credibility for changes to Endangered Species Act 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z She was unjustly incarcerated to silence her investigations of high-level corruption and cronyism. Opinion | A journalist exposed corruption in Azerbaijan. The country continues to persecute her. 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z Only a first family that would openly engage in this level of nepotism, cronyism, influence-peddling and corruption would have the chutzpah to rail against Hunter Biden and whine that he's being treated with kid gloves. Et tu, Don Jr.? At least Hunter Biden isn't being a complete hypocrite 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z Among them is Allen West, who described the organization as a “cabal of cronyism.” Weakened but unbowed, NRA head digs in against gun control 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z Some thought it would shore up city finances and help develop local businesses; while others raised concerns about cronyism and suspending procurement rules. D.C. lawmaker defends vote on no-bid gambling contract that lists his cousin 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z Only white members of the 13-member council raised concerns including cronyism against the betting contract, which uses predominantly black subcontractors. DC councilman accused of trading power for backing 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z Next, they tried unsuccessfully to stop a no-bid sports betting and lottery contract that several said “stinks” of cronyism. Tensions reach a new high on D.C. Council as lawmakers grapple with scandal 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z That requires both to be protected: consumers need protection from predatory, corrupt, or dishonest sellers; and the market needs protection from monopoly power, predatory pricing, and cronyism. Consumerism isn't a sellout - if capitalism works for all 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z Prosecutors say the trips created “an atmosphere of cronyism and favoritism” in Moreland’s court. Judges disciplined for trips to Costa Rica 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z Allegations of cronyism and negligence surfaced as large sums of money disappeared with little tangible progress, including a $100,000-a-month no-bid contract for public relations. City of Hope to invest $1 billion in new Irvine cancer hospital 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z The civil society watchdog group Transparency International ranked Russia in the bottom third of countries, saying that “cronyism remains a cornerstone of Russian social and political processes.” Facing simmering domestic discontent, Putin tells Russians he feels their pain 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z But the lawmakers who backed the sports betting deal say concerns about cronyism are exaggerated and a fixation on public perception eclipses issues’ merits. Tensions reach a new high on D.C. Council as lawmakers grapple with scandal 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z Allen West, a former Republican congressman from Florida and two-term NRA board member, called for LaPierre to resign, describing “a cabal of cronyism.” NRA money flowed to board members amid allegedly lavish spending by top officials and vendors 2019-06-09T04:00:00Z In addition, there have been complaints about unfair hiring practices, cronyism and nepotism at the agency, according to reports. California Lottery director resigns after reports of scandal, lavish spending 2019-06-09T04:00:00Z “There is a cabal of cronyism operating within the NRA and that exists within the Board of Directors,” West wrote in a statement on his website. Pete Brownell, who heads major supplier of firearms accessories, resigns from NRA board 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z Today’s system is capitalism leavened by cronyism and administered by know-it-alls. Opinion | The vast incoherence of President Tariff Man 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z She then laid out her plans to curb citywide cronyism and corruption. Lori Lightfoot promises ‘reform is here’ as she becomes Chicago’s 56th mayor 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z "There is a cabal of cronyism operating within the NRA and that exists within the Board of Directors. It must cease, and I do not care if I draw their angst." NRA board member calls for CEO Wayne LaPierre's removal 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z “There is a cabal of cronyism operating within the NRA and that exists within the Board of Directors,” West wrote. NRA Board membe calls on CEO LaPierre to resign amid spending allegations 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z “There is a cabal of cronyism operating within the NRA and that exists within the Board of Directors. It must cease, and I do not care if I draw their angst.” Wayne LaPierre needs to resign, NRA board member Allen West says 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z The bank’s lending practices also illustrate the ills of corporate welfare and cronyism,” Grant Kidwell, a policy analyst for the Charles Koch Institute, wrote in 2015. Analysis | Pity the Export-Import Bank, caught between warring Republican factions 2019-05-07T04:00:00Z The movement’s future, Davutoglu wrote, “must not be sacrificed to cronyism, increasingly swollen egos and fruitless strife.” Turkish election board orders new vote for Istanbul mayor after ruling party’s loss 2019-05-06T04:00:00Z Ford rejected claims of cronyism by state Republicans and a call that he undo the hiring. Nevada AG office posts documents on opioid lawsuit contract 2019-05-06T04:00:00Z “A lot of money is being raised just to scratch the backs of certain – a cabal of cronyism.” NRA re-elects Wayne LaPierre after gun lobby group's bitter power struggle 2019-04-30T04:00:00Z “A lot of money is being raised just to scratch the backs of certain - a cabal of cronyism.” Under fire from all sides, NRA considers leadership changes 2019-04-29T04:00:00Z Corruption and cronyism are major risks since most projects are financed by state banks and implemented by state-owned companies, some with a history of bribery and fraud. Xi rebrands China foreign loan initiative in hopes of calming fears over Chinese debt and geopolitical reach 2019-04-26T04:00:00Z “Could there actually be a group of directors within the upper echelons of the board who put the NRA first, above personal financial gain, cronyism and old loyalties?” he told the AP. NRA beset by infighting over whether it has strayed too far 2019-04-24T04:00:00Z But many Ukrainians are fed up with cronyism and corruption. Ukraine awaits comic v oligarch election debate 2019-04-19T04:00:00Z The ghost of cronyism and corruption remained, however, and Widodo was regarded as a breath of fresh air in Indonesian politics when he took office five years ago. ‘It’s going to be close’: As Indonesia heads to the polls, identity politics loom large 2019-04-15T04:00:00Z But the questions surrounding Mr. Cain, who made his loyalty to the president clear with his creation of a political action committee to combat misinformation about Mr. Trump, go beyond cronyism. Herman Cain Opens a New #MeToo Minefield for Republicans 2019-04-05T04:00:00Z The president later withdrew his plans and reshuffled Algeria's cabinet to quell accusations of corruption and cronyism, but resigned this week as protests continued. Algeria's Bouteflika asks 'forgiveness' 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z Warren described with glee a “rabble-rousing rally” with Family Farm Action and Farm Aid in the morning at a high school where she railed against Washington and Wall Street cronyism. Opinion | No Democratic candidate has been able to figure out how to help farm country 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z While local officials, including Kong, were trailed by persistent allegations of cronyism and corruption for a decade, the chemical industry flourished. After China’s deadly chemical disaster, a shattered region weighs cost of the rush to ‘get rich’ 2019-03-31T04:00:00Z Even pro-government newspaper columnists warned that corruption and cronyism in the municipalities were turning voters away from the ruling party. Erdogan Appears to Suffer Major Defeats in Turkey’s Two Biggest Cities 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z Some saw cronyism and political loyalty tests at work; others saw him simply engaging in the traditional patronage that is necessary to get legislation through the City Council. Kenneth Gibson, 86, Dies; Newark Mayor Broke Race Barrier in Northeast 2019-03-31T04:00:00Z The industry is mired in claims of corruption and cronyism. Why Erdogan's big ambitions could come tumbling down 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z But voters rejected Fenty after one term, in part because of a perception of cronyism resulting from his administration’s granting of lucrative contracts to his network of friends. As D.C. leaders tout reforms, latest ethics scandal evokes city’s history of corruption 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z He instructed his officials to reduce their spending to avoid accusations of cronyism. US and China must focus on striking a deal for the sake of both economies 2019-03-10T05:00:00Z I’ve also spent much of my energy trying to navigate the entrenched cronyism in local decision making. Opinion | Go Home to Your ‘Dying’ Hometown 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z Since the Burke raids, not a week went by without new allegations connecting the establishment candidates to dark money or other charges of Chicago-style cronyism making headlines. Chicago voters select two black women, Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle, for mayoral election runoff 2019-02-26T05:00:00Z When Trump promised to “drain the swamp” during his campaign, he wasn’t talking about ridding the government of cronyism and corruption; he was talking about getting rid of civil servants. Is the tide turning on President Trump’s war on science? 2019-02-26T05:00:00Z This, he adds, opens up government grants to cronyism, where protégés of political leaders — rather than the best scientists — get the funding. Moldovan mathematician among academics running in general election 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z That was followed by Donald Trump’s sweeping aside of his Republican rivals, before defeating a Democrat who epitomized Washington cronyism. Opinion | Trump is terrible, but the sabotage of Brexit will outlast him 2019-02-18T05:00:00Z As practiced in Budapest, that includes the suppression of independent media and civil society groups, corrupt cronyism, and demagoguery that drips with xenophobia and anti-Semitism. Opinion | Pompeo and Pence send a poor message with their bumbling tour of Europe 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z The party had been tainted with a number of corruption scandals, cronyism and links to shady oligarchs. How a Slovakian neo-Nazi got elected 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z Moreover we joined with other newspapers in Kansas to investigate this sort of cronyism and found that, disturbingly, these incidents were not isolated. Recent Kansas Editorials 2019-02-12T05:00:00Z Two of the activists have been targeted during a crackdown by Orban, and a third was active in exposing cronyism within the Hungarian government. Pompeo meets with activists who have been targeted by Hungary’s government 2019-02-11T05:00:00Z The Spanish bequeathed a culture of statism, meaning, central control, an economy of royal charters and privileges, that era’s form of cronyism. In Venezuela, the era of accomplices is over 2019-01-31T05:00:00Z But some lawmakers and witnesses seemed skeptical, arguing that the purpose of competitive bidding is to ensure that taxpayers get the best value for services and to prevent cronyism. D.C. legalized sports betting — but who gets to profit is a new source of drama 2019-01-28T05:00:00Z It’s mismanagement and cronyism in hiring many players from the Oilers’ glory years. What we learned in the NHL last week: Stability (and scoring) is on the rise — for now 2019-01-28T05:00:00Z We hear much from the Legislature on transparency, let them then stand for it, rather than for “good-old-boy” networking and cronyism. Recent Kansas Editorials 2019-02-12T05:00:00Z While Mr. Chávez was not wrong to see his country’s political and business establishments as riven with cronyism and graft, he took them on with presidential decrees that consolidated power for himself. A Short, Simple Primer on What’s Happening in Venezuela 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z The Purple line opposition: “The ultimate test of Trump’s local cronyism is playing out in Beverly Hills.” Essential California: The legal technicality that delayed the LAUSD strike 2019-01-10T05:00:00Z On her second day, Pelosi denounced the “culture of cronyism, corruption and incompetence” in the Trump administration, including, she specified, the personal enrichment of individual cabinet members. This is the Nancy Pelosi moment and Donald Trump should be very afraid | Sarah Churchwell 2019-01-06T05:00:00Z As cronyism and authoritarianism seep deeper into his administration, Turks are voting differently — this time with their feet. Spurning Erdogan’s Vision, Turks Leave in Droves, Draining Money and Talent 2019-01-02T05:00:00Z Soon they had their sights on Sanaa, where Hadi was facing increasing anger over fuel price hikes and cronyism. Descended from royalty, the Houthi rebels keep a hold on war-ravaged Yemen 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z He turned to cronyism and handouts to maintain support among his supporters and crucial allies like the military. A Short, Simple Primer on What’s Happening in Venezuela 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z “He relished the social aspect of his precinct duties but had always been put off by city hall cronyism.” Michelle Obama and Politics: A (Sort of) Love Story 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z Zinke is leaving behind a toxic culture of cronyism in the highest ranks of its political appointees. Opinion | Ryan Zinke is leaving — but his departure is just the beginning 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z “Given the magnitude of the corruption, cronyism and incompetency in this administration, it’s definitely a war room-style effort.” Democrats jostle over investigations into Trump's finances, Russia... 2018-12-17T05:00:00Z In a vote sure to spark renewed cries of cronyism at Cooperstown, Baines surprisingly was picked for the baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday after never coming close in any previous election. Harold Baines, Lee Smith finally get call to baseball Hall of Fame 2018-12-09T05:00:00Z Since the role of the troika was exposed by ProPublica in August, lawmakers have called their influence “wildly inappropriate” and “textbook corruption and cronyism.” Veterans Affairs rulers had sway over contracting and budgeting 2018-12-09T05:00:00Z “Ninety-five percent of the department has always been on the outside looking in, and only about 5% of the organization enjoyed all the perks and benefits of cronyism,” he said. L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva tells hundreds of top staff to hand in résumés and temporarily remove rank insignia 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z The grade suffers from cronyism and her administration’s lack of transparency, which won’t help build the community trust she needs to succeed in the next three years. Mayor Durkan’s first-year report card 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z On a broader front, he said, Washington should do more to expose cronyism and corruption in the Putin government. Russia-Ukraine Kerch Strait incident tests Trump, U.S. power 2018-11-27T05:00:00Z The turning point of attorney general cronyism was A. Mitchell Palmer — one of Woodrow Wilson’s insiders and his 1912 convention floor leader. Opinion | Think Matthew Whitaker is a hack? He’s one of many. 2018-11-16T05:00:00Z “Studies show that diverse boards pay more attention to risk management and are less susceptible to cronyism and group think.” The Commonality of A.I. and Diversity 2018-11-06T05:00:00Z Mr. Petkoff was celebrated as a critical thinker who maintained his political independence within an opposition movement weakened by cronyism and infighting. Teodoro Petkoff, Venezuelan newspaper editor and ex-leftist guerrilla fighter, dies at 86 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z But her position is also now under threat ahead of a court ruling that could see her forced to resign if convicted of cronyism. Will the far right clean up as Rome crumbles? 2018-11-03T04:00:00Z General in 2016 but it hit repeated stumbling blocks, including allegations of cronyism, construction delays and an ongoing probe by the D.C. inspector general. D.C. General, the city’s troubled megashelter for homeless families, finally closes 2018-10-30T04:00:00Z They argue trust overseers are often tied to well-connected plaintiffs’ firms, raising concerns of favoritism and cronyism. US steps up scrutiny of funds for asbestos exposure victims 2018-10-31T04:00:00Z They argue trust overseers are often tied to well-connected plaintiffs’ firms, raising concerns of favoritism and cronyism. US steps up scrutiny of funds for asbestos exposure victims 2018-10-30T04:00:00Z Pamphlets mailed to Inglewood homes showed Butts’ scowling face spliced next to that of President Trump and accused the mayor of abuse, nepotism, corruption, bullying and cronyism. Inglewood election pits mayor against clergyman — and NBA franchise against entertainment firm - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-29T04:00:00Z Candidates for governor of New Mexico are trying to tie their opponents to failures of the Trump administration and the “corruption and cronyism” of former Democratic Gov. Bill Richardson in a second televised debate. The Latest: Candidates go on attack at New Mexico debate 2018-10-16T04:00:00Z The biologist argues that the awards have “increasingly become a lottery” and is part of a global awards system “beset by cronyism”. The Nobel prize in physiology or medicine 2018 – live 2018-10-01T04:00:00Z “The political economy of the regime relies heavily on patronage and cronyism,” said Soli Ozel, an international relations professor at Kadir Has University. Turkey went on a building spree as its economy boomed. Now the frenzy is crashing to a halt. 2018-09-25T04:00:00Z Many government positions remain unfilled, but those who are in office are there not by dint of intelligence or expertise, but through cronyism and loyalty to Trump. Michael Lewis: The Big Short author on how Trump is gambling with nuclear disaster 2018-09-22T04:00:00Z Ohio Republicans alleged cronyism for a company that was also the lead ad agency for both of Obama’s presidential campaigns. Ohio guv race airtight: As Obama swoops in to boost alum, GOP navigates Trump-Kasich rift 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z Making matters worse, the EB-5 Program is also a bipartisan source of political corruption and cronyism. Opinion | No More Pay-to-Play Green Cards 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z Australia has given “God powers” to its immigration ministers, legal experts said, allowing Mr. Dutton to make Australia’s already opaque border control and immigration system even more vulnerable to cronyism, secrecy and abuse. In Australia, One Man Can Decide a Migrant’s Fate. Did He Abuse That Power? 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z “There is no cronyism in exchange for favours,” Macron told reporters, saying he wanted “to open up all of the top state jobs to people with talent and strengths from all walks of life”. Macron galls French with 'change-resistant Gauls' comment 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z His appointment is being criticized as cronyism, but Macron defended the decision Thursday. Macron denies cronyism over diplomatic appointment 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z “There is no cronyism,” Macron told reporters at a news conference in Finland. Macron rejects cronyism accusations after author gets top L.A. posting 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z “This time, the culture of corruption, cronyism and incompetence is so pervasive that it’s in the White House,” Pelosi told the San Francisco audience Wednesday at the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California. Democrats seek to keep focus on corruption, not impeachment 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z Pelosi added: “The Trump administration and Congressional Republicans’ unprecedented culture of corruption, cronyism and incompetence is characteristic of the dysfunctional political system in Washington.” 'Worst hour' for Trump after convictions for Manafort and Cohen 2018-08-21T04:00:00Z Eliminating even the appearance of cronyism and nepotism in education hiring was a central tenet of the Kentucky Education Reform Act of 1990. Kentucky editorial roundup 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z “This situation reeks of corruption and cronyism,” said Representative Tim Walz, Democrat of Minnesota and the ranking member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee. Outside Influence: The Veterans Agency’s Shadowy Leadership 2018-08-11T04:00:00Z “The American people deserve better than the GOP’s corruption, cronyism and incompetence.” Analysis | The Daily 202: The Chris Collins indictment ensures ethics will be a major issue in the midterms 2018-08-09T04:00:00Z But I think that the cronyism of some of the contracts seems to be worse during Republican administrations. 'I'm not fatalistic': Naomi Klein on Puerto Rico, austerity and the left 2018-08-08T04:00:00Z The India of today is led by a generation of “Bollygarchs” reveling in the pleasures and possibilities of rampant cronyism, financing campaigns, and even assuming political office. Review | A portrait of India’s fragile democracy in an era of financial excess 2018-08-02T04:00:00Z When Trump ran for the presidency, he tapped into a phenomenon that was widely felt but generally misunderstood: a widespread anger at Wall Street and corporate cronyism. The entropy wars: Five financial uncertainties of 2018 (so far) 2018-08-04T04:00:00Z The White House’s actions may not cross any legal or regulatory lines, but they raise questions about politicization and cronyism. Opinion | The White House is turning a nonpartisan agency into a playpen for Trump loyalists 2018-07-31T04:00:00Z The main concern for many people on Guadalcanal involves not Chinese government interference, but rather cronyism and corruption fueled by Chinese wealth. A New Battle for Guadalcanal, This Time With China 2018-07-21T04:00:00Z Competence and impartiality apparently are no longer essential; cronyism and political interference will no longer be taboo. Opinion | Do you have a Social Security card? Then take this executive order personally. 2018-07-18T04:00:00Z But allegations of cronyism soon saw her domestic support drop off dramatically. For South Korean conservatives, Trump adds to deep political problems 2018-07-15T04:00:00Z Dozens of protesters of all races packed the downtown Los Angeles board room, many wearing black shirts printed with “Shame on You” and accusations of cronyism, sexism and racism. LA Community College trustees assailed for seating a Latino man over three African American women 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z India is far from the first country to enjoy a period of rampant cronyism and wild growth, and then grapple with how to respond. The staggering rise of India’s super-rich 2018-07-10T04:00:00Z He must start to uproot the violence with solid strategies – on education, women’s rights, alleviation of poverty, ending cronyism and impunity. Mexico’s narco nightmare will not be ended by an amnesty for traffickers | Ed Vulliamy 2018-07-02T04:00:00Z The future of two of the biggest companies in Latin America, both symbols of national sovereignty with a history of cronyism and corruption, is about as clear as a barrel of oil. The murky future of two Latin American oil giants 2018-06-14T04:00:00Z “Other politicians see government service differently. They see cronyism and personal gain as a fact of life in governing.” New Mexico voters embrace progressive female candidates 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z Not only has violence gotten worse, but there has been a resurgence of the type of cronyism and graft that defined the party before Mexico’s transition to democracy. If he becomes president, this man will turn Mexico’s White House into a public park 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z A finance ministry investigative report is due to be released early next week and opposition parties are promising to continue pursuing suspicions of cronyism. Japan: charges dropped in cronyism scandal threatening to bring down Shinzo Abe 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z Pattern No 4: And then there’s the cronyism problem. I am a liberal. But I know Democrats in office are no better than Republicans | Alice Dreger 2018-05-28T04:00:00Z Congressional Democrats on Monday unveiled another plank in their 2018 campaign platform — this one calling for a crackdown on the “pay-to-play culture of corruption, cronyism and incompetences embodied by the Trump administration.” Congressional Democrats vow to end ‘culture of corruption’ in Washington 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z It was during his 22 years as prime minister that the party’s reputation for cronyism, high-handedness and pandering to the ethnic-Malay majority was honed. At last, a cause to unite all Malaysia’s ethnic groups 2018-05-17T04:00:00Z They are the fruits of luck, cronyism and a loose approach to ethical lines. Opinion | The GOP is no longer the party of Reagan. It’s the party of Michael Cohen. 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z Critics of Sargsyan and his party said cronyism and corruption keep the oligarch class, which is closely connected to the ruling party, rich, while the rest of the country suffers. Armenia contemplates the unlikely: a nonviolent revolution on the cusp of victory 2018-05-07T04:00:00Z We saw cronyism, unmanaged conflicts of interest, and a general attitude that citizens are at best naive bores. I am a liberal. But I know Democrats in office are no better than Republicans | Alice Dreger 2018-05-28T04:00:00Z Is it good policy to promote cronyism, waste, central planning, dependency and a dislike for markets? Farm bill subsidies promote waste, cronyism 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z Trump came to Washington to stop all the cronyism. How Devin Nunes Turned the House Intelligence Committee Inside Out 2018-04-24T04:00:00Z The case has renewed attention on the cronyism that persists between members of the French elite and African leaders and on both parties’ mercantile ambitions in Francophone Africa. Vincent Bolloré, French Billionaire, Faces a Rare Corruption Inquiry 2018-04-25T04:00:00Z Many words come to mind when discussing politics in New York - corruption, secrecy and cronyism. Editorials from around New York 2018-04-25T04:00:00Z Japan's finance ministry is under fire for allegedly having altered documents to shield Prime Minister Shinzo Abe from accusations of cronyism. Top Japan official resigns over sex scandal 2018-04-19T04:00:00Z As written, the bill should embarrass anyone who claims to be a conservative, believes in free markets or simply hates cronyism. Farm bill subsidies promote waste, cronyism 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z It is a break for the two men who are both battling pressure at home, with Mr Abe facing cronyism claims while Mr Trump is fighting allegations of election meddling by Russia in his favour. Abe commends Trump over N Korea summit 2018-04-17T04:00:00Z It ran political opinions, gossip and investigative pieces about the country’s elite, peppered with caustic allegations against politicians of financial corruption and cronyism. The silencing of Malta's anti-corruption campaigner 2018-04-17T04:00:00Z Allegations of cronyism and government coverups, including at the Finance Ministry, have dogged Mr. Abe for months, forcing him to spend much of his time facing questions over his conduct in parliament. Sexual-Harassment Probe Shakes Japan as Abe’s Power Weakens 2018-04-16T04:00:00Z Why are Democrats so weak in the face of such blatant corruption, cronyism & basic morals? R.N.C. Official Who Agreed to Pay Playboy Model $1.6 Million Resigns 2018-04-13T04:00:00Z That’s a result, experts say, of the widespread corruption, cronyism and mismanagement that have tainted Brazil’s democracy. Stop and search? This poor community in Rio says yes, please. 2018-03-25T04:00:00Z The Japanese prime minister is accused of cronyism in a corruption scandal dating back to 2017. Abe commends Trump over N Korea summit 2018-04-17T04:00:00Z It swept through China as youth demanded democratic reforms and economic liberalization in the face of cronyism and economic decline. Youth in Revolt: Five Powerful Movements Fueled by Young Activists 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z But he said he grew disenchanted with what he described as the party’s corruption and cronyism. To stop Viktor Orban, Hungary’s opposition parties need to team up. But can they? 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z Businesspeople swooned after he sacked dozens of officials suspected of cronyism. Tanzania’s rogue president 2018-03-15T04:00:00Z Scientist-led councils oversee funding and management of these efforts, a measure taken to cut down on cronyism by government officials and administrators. Russian science chases escape from mediocrity 2018-03-12T04:00:00Z As the nepotism and the cronyism of this White House begin to sink in, Americans may not turn against Trump. Opinion | Trump’s abuses of power may not matter 2018-03-11T05:00:00Z Graft, cronyism and people rising to the highest level of incompetence. How the Spoils Were Doled Out to Trump Campaign Workers and Allies 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z Allegations of cronyism, favoritism and contract steering loom over city hall. With mounting scandals in D.C., where are the challengers to the mayor? 2018-03-04T05:00:00Z Young Italians complain of lack of opportunities worsened by an entrenched system of favours and cronyism and, consequently, seek work abroad. Italy vote: Who's who and why it matters 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z Once again, the dishonest haters in the fake news media are dishonestly and fakely hating on President Trump, this time by falsely claiming that nepotism and cronyism are bad. Opinion | Trump isn’t hiring enough friends and family 2018-02-27T05:00:00Z But the local Fidesz leadership faced accusations of cronyism, often in the distribution of European Union funding, that, as in the rest of the country, have grown louder. Hungary’s Opposition Sees Glimmer of Election Hope 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z Democracy and human rights in many Southeast Asian nations will remain fragile in 2018 because of autocratic tendencies, rampant corruption and cronyism, the U.S. Philippines 'concerned' as U.S. intelligence tags Duterte a threat... 2018-02-20T05:00:00Z “We still have a reputation in D.C. of a pay-to-play culture and cronyism,” he said. With mounting scandals in D.C., where are the challengers to the mayor? 2018-03-04T05:00:00Z For a long while, I clung to the notion that Trump has a fan-boy crush on Putin, admiring the Russian leader’s bare-chested brazenness, his contempt for democracy and unashamed cronyism. If Trump has nothing to hide, why is he so soft on Russia? | Walter Shapiro 2018-02-20T05:00:00Z But I will grant that there is a problem with nepotism and cronyism in the Trump administration: He isn’t hiring enough friends and family. Opinion | Trump isn’t hiring enough friends and family 2018-02-27T05:00:00Z By any other name, this is a national infrastructure bank synonymous with cronyism. Trump’s Big Public Works Dig 2018-02-13T05:00:00Z Democracy and human rights in many Southeast Asian nations will remain fragile in 2018 because of autocratic tendencies, rampant corruption and cronyism, the U.S. Philippines 'concerned' as U.S. intelligence tags Duterte a threat... 2018-02-20T05:00:00Z Mr. Orban’s critics say that such cronyism is possible because of the erosion of Hungary’s democratic checks and balances. As West Fears the Rise of Autocrats, Hungary Shows What’s Possible 2018-02-10T05:00:00Z Weissman and other critics point to myriad concerns over the kind of cronyism and self-dealing to which "Drain the Swamp" once referred. Trump shifts meaning of 'Drain the Swamp' from ethics to anything he objects to 2018-02-09T05:00:00Z Scientists in parts of Eastern Europe cling to impact factors as a crude bulwark against cronyism. Let’s move beyond the rhetoric: it’s time to change how we judge research 2018-02-06T05:00:00Z “The establishment is scared of what I will do as governor to break the cycle of cronyism in government,” Labrador said. Hopefuls unveil plans, hit campaign trail in governor’s race 2018-02-04T05:00:00Z Long term, a closed door leads to economic sclerosis and cronyism, an authoritarian mind-set that rewards businesses that can lobby their way out of having to compete. Perspective | Trump’s high-risk reversal of 70 years of trade progress 2018-01-26T05:00:00Z The Orange County Register on Amazon ‘HQ2’ bidding cronyism by definition: California Editorial Rdp 2018-01-24T05:00:00Z The mayor’s critics say that his administration is bloated by cronyism. Israel’s capital is badly run and out of cash 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z Heritage Action chief executive Michael Needham said it is “nearly unthinkable” that Trump “would consider reinstating one of the most egregious examples of cronyism on Capitol Hill.” Analysis | The Daily 202: Trump’s embrace of earmarks underscores the peril of a president who doesn’t know history 2018-01-10T05:00:00Z And any one of those political actors can derail progress through corruption, cronyism or simple neglect. Losing Faith in the State, Some Mexican Towns Quietly Break Away 2018-01-07T05:00:00Z Despite endemic corruption and cronyism, illicit exploitation of Myanmar’s natural wealth, and the notorious persecution and expulsion of its Rohingya minority, NGO representatives find bracing official support for their efforts to save its elephants. Asian Elephants Are Now Being Killed for Their Skin 2017-11-29T05:00:00Z Conservatives deride him, claiming much of his success is due to cronyism, not being a superior businessman. JFK assassination, Space X, U.S. space exploration 2017-11-21T05:00:00Z But Washington was disappointed to find that Mr. Karzai, rather than rising above the problems of corruption and cronyism that had beset Afghanistan, established an inner circle that embodied them. Did the World Get Aung San Suu Kyi Wrong? 2017-10-31T04:00:00Z Some businessmen welcomed it, hoping that a reduction in graft and cronyism will create space for young entrepreneurs. The Saudi purge will spook global investors and unsettle oil markets 2017-11-09T05:00:00Z Democrats there, in contrast, ran against Trump and what they described as a local GOP machine governed by cronyism. Analysis | Tuesday’s elections offer fresh evidence that the ground is shifting beneath GOP 2017-11-08T05:00:00Z States, politicians, think tanks and scholars across the political spectrum are increasingly recognizing that licensing is often just simple cronyism. Opinion | Why is Maryland imposing absurd regulations on entrepreneurs? 2017-11-03T04:00:00Z Today, Cambodia, a Southeast Asian nation of 16 million people, is defined by mis-governance, cronyism, and plunder of the country’s natural resources. Cambodia's 'Openly Authoritarian' Crackdown on Opposition 2017-10-30T04:00:00Z Critics from across the spectrum have faulted the New Deal relic as corporate cronyism and a handout to some of the nation’s biggest corporations. Donald Trump Doesn't Understand Local Politics. That's Hurting His Presidency 2017-10-26T04:00:00Z “What Google and Facebook lost with a Trump victory is cronyism,” Mr. Motley said. Internet giants show power to shape politics 2017-10-23T04:00:00Z He called the poll amid confusion in the opposition camp and an uptick in his ratings, dented earlier in the year by suspected cronyism scandals. Japan voters to deliver verdict on PM Abe's nearly five-year rule 2017-10-21T04:00:00Z The former Northern Ireland secretary alleged the issue was "a result of the corruption and cronyism resided over by President Zuma and close allies the Guptas". UK banks 'linked to money laundering' 2017-10-18T04:00:00Z Galizia’s focus on cronyism was not accidental, she told Politico after it named her one of the 28 people most likely to shake up Europe in 2017. Investigative journalist who reported on Panama Papers killed in car blast 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z In South-East Asia, by contrast, cronyism and inertia are consequences of an economy that is unfair to those at the bottom. For Asia, the path to prosperity starts with land reform 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z Campaigners have long railed against what they describe as endemic cronyism in Icelandic politics and the apparent impunity of the country’s wealthy few. Iceland PM sold bank assets hours before financial crash, leaks show 2017-10-06T04:00:00Z He called the poll amid confusion in the opposition camp and an uptick in his ratings, dented earlier in the year by suspected cronyism scandals. Japan voters to deliver verdict on PM Abe's nearly five-year rule 2017-10-21T04:00:00Z “A vote for Hillary is a vote to surrender our government to public corruption, graft and cronyism that threatens the very foundations of our constitutional system,” Trump said during an Oct. 29 speech. The swamp rises around an administration that promised to drain it 2017-09-29T04:00:00Z Galizia’s death was widely condemned by officials and NGOs across Europe and Malta, where the journalist’s relentless fixation on corruption, cronyism and political malfeasance had brought her to prominence. Investigative journalist who reported on Panama Papers killed in car blast 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z It’s an act of pure cronyism but also a defensive tactic against Felt, who knows everything and is thus even more dangerous to fire than he is to keep around. Deep Throat drama 'Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House' stays mostly on the surface 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z Mr Abe suffered a drop in popularity earlier this year over allegations of cronyism. Japan parliament dissolved for election 2017-09-27T04:00:00Z This is quite a turn-around from July, when Abe was being pummeled with allegations of cronyism and his approval ratings plummeted from around 60 percent to below 30 percent. Japan’s prime minister, enjoying a sudden bounce in polls, is set to call a snap election 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z He went on to describe his broader belief that public corruption and cronyism were eating away at voters’ faith in government — a situation he would remedy. The swamp rises around an administration that promised to drain it 2017-09-29T04:00:00Z None of it mattered in the face of Trump’s gale-force accusations about her cronyism. Analysis | The Finance 202: Obama Wall Street speeches fail to spark Democratic outrage 2017-09-19T04:00:00Z The South African president, long a target of corruption allegations, was under growing criticism for supposedly allowing the Guptas to influence government appointments and securing lucrative government contracts through cronyism. Bell Pottinger, British PR Firm for Questionable Clients, Collapses 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z She described the decision as "rampant cronyism" which "would shame a third world despot". Baroness to become new Scottish Conservative MEP - BBC News 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z The relatively upbeat data are a rare piece of good news for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s administration as it weathers a dip in public approval ratings amid allegations over cronyism and abuse of influence. Japan factory output climbs in June, as inflation stalls 2017-07-30T04:00:00Z But it's only the latest accusation of cronyism. Japan's Shinzo Abe On The Ropes Over A Favoritism Scandal 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z The other Republican running to unseat Nehring is Air Force veteran and biochemist Robert J. Sutherland, who agrees that Nehring’s appointment feels like “cronyism.” Snohomish County Council election will set course of 2nd-fastest-growing county in U.S. 2017-07-24T04:00:00Z The Green party senator Pablo Escudero, president of the Senate, recently told El Universal newspaper that the oversight committee would be at risk of conflicts of interest and alleged cronyism in the selection process. Mexico leaders' pledges fall short as graft remains 'heart of the political system' 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z But the choice of Callista Gingrich is another category of cronyism for an administration populated by friends and relations rather than appointees of merit. Opinion | Callista Gingrich’s nomination to the Vatican stinks to high heaven 2017-07-18T04:00:00Z Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand all adopted sounder macroeconomic policies and made some effort to curb the cronyism that had accompanied earlier growth. South-East Asia’s future looks prosperous but illiberal 2017-07-18T04:00:00Z These episodes do hold lessons for our democracy — avoid cronyism, avoid hubris — but they absolutely do not show that liberalism is wanting. Opinion | Liberalism faces a crisis of cofidence, but external threats are more severe 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z He’s survived allegations of cronyism and mismanagement while also winning praise for prosecuting police officers he accused of beating a homeless man to death in Fullerton. Despite scandals and doubts, Orange County district attorney wants another term, and a shot at vindication 2017-07-09T04:00:00Z Eliminating competition eviscerates incentives to improve efficiency, save taxpayer dollars and prevent cronyism. California Editorial Rdp 2017-07-05T04:00:00Z “These are allegations of abuse of power, subversion of due process, cronyism and nepotism,” Kirsten Han, an activist and journalist, wrote in a popular blog. Dispute over Singapore founder’s house becomes national crisis 2017-07-04T04:00:00Z Monopolizing power encourages cronyism, corruption, resentment and discontent. Opinion | Trump’s embrace of strongmen is a very bad strategy 2017-06-22T04:00:00Z “There was a downside in terms of cronyism, mutual back-scratching and a hesitance to criticize,” he said. The Decline of the Baronial C.E.O. 2017-06-17T04:00:00Z “By engaging in cronyism and contract-steering, this defendant chose to reward a friend with federal money instead of actively seeking the most qualified and cost-effective bidder,” U.S. Ex-USAID official pleads guilty in contract scheme 2017-06-10T04:00:00Z "We are all living in the real world and are well aware that the judicial system is not clean, and bribery, and corruption and cronyism exist there," Justice Minister Pavlo Petrenko told Reuters in January. Fighting corruption, Ukraine starts to judge its judges 2017-05-25T04:00:00Z “It’s trying to avoid financial cronyism in exchange for faithful execution of the law,” Pillard said. Court weighs whether Trump can say ‘You’re fired!’ to head of consumer watchdog 2017-05-24T04:00:00Z In each of these instances, Trump seems to be making the case that sunlight is to be feared — and indeed, for fans of authoritarianism, cronyism and corruption, it is. Opinion | Trump is taking historic steps — backward 2017-05-22T04:00:00Z Crusading federal prosecutors say they must drain the swamp of kickbacks, bribery and cronyism that are swallowing the country’s political system. Brazilian President Temer is hit with new corruption allegations 2017-05-19T04:00:00Z From the Blue House, the sprawling presidential palace and executive offices in central Seoul, the next leader will contend with issues including cronyism and the North Korean nuclear threat. Michael Flynn, Afghanistan, Jimmy Kimmel: Your Tuesday Briefing 2017-05-09T04:00:00Z The new leader will contend with issues including cronyism and a nuclear North Korea from the Blue House, above, the sprawling presidential palace and executive offices in central Seoul. Emmanuel Macron, Michael Flynn, Syria: Your Tuesday Briefing 2017-05-09T04:00:00Z The new leader will contend with issues such as cronyism and a nuclear North Korea from the Blue House, above, the sprawling presidential palace and executive offices in central Seoul. Emmanuel Macron, Afghanistan, South Korea: Your Morning Briefing 2017-05-08T04:00:00Z Now at nearly 100 days in office, it looks like Trump is actively flouting even the most basic principles involving cleaning up cronyism in government. Cashing in on Trump’s first 100 days: Former top campaign aides rake in millions as new lobbyists 2017-04-24T04:00:00Z The bank, which provides taxpayer-backed loans for the purchase of US exports, is accused by conservatives of corporate cronyism and welfare. Trump reverses course in 24 hours from Nato to China to Fed - BBC News 2017-04-13T04:00:00Z Gordhan had been seen as a steady hand by the markets, admired for standing up to the president and fighting corruption and cronyism in his government. South Africa bonds likely headed for junk status after Zuma's midnight purge of ministers 2017-03-31T04:00:00Z This redistribution of taxpayers’ money erodes the nation’s entrepreneurial spirit, increases financial risk and fosters cronyism and corruption. Out-of-control government spending harms taxpayers 2017-03-27T04:00:00Z His sons, Alaa and Gamal, joined him in the dock, accused of embezzling millions of dollars and overseeing a vast system of cronyism and corruption. Hosni Mubarak Is Freed, Crushing Egyptians’ Fading Hopes of Justice 2017-03-24T04:00:00Z They say these agencies channel taxpayer money to favored corporations, facilitating cronyism and distorting free markets. Analysis | Trump wants to kill an agency that is accomplishing one of his biggest goals 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z “We want the public to have confidence in the integrity of the government, and this smacks of cronyism.” Trump Hotel in Washington Does Not Violate Lease, U.S. Says 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z Some critics early on viewed her elevation to the highest court as cronyism. As Justice Kathryn Werdegar prepares to retire, Brown will soon have a Democratic majority on state's top court 2017-03-13T04:00:00Z He added, “There is no moral equivalency between the United States of America, the greatest freedom living nation in the history of the world and the murderous thugs that are in defense of his cronyism.” Recent editorials published in Nebraska newspapers 2017-03-06T05:00:00Z He railed against “political cronyism” that could undermine the federal civil service system and damage due process safeguards that protect staffers and the public. Perspective | Democrats rally with federal employees facing tough times under Trump 2017-03-03T05:00:00Z “Yeah,” Conway said, “just to swallow so much, that the country looks at you through this negative lens, you know corruption and cronyism and ‘You’re lying’ and ‘You want money and you’re motivated by power.’ Kellyanne Conway: 'alternative facts' was my Oscars blunder 2017-03-04T05:00:00Z Mr Nesbitt urged people to vote for change, saying: "We need an end to 10 years of government hallmarked by incompetence, arrogance, cronyism and the strong whiff of corruption." RHI and vote transfers light up NI election TV debate - BBC News 2017-02-28T05:00:00Z The tea party people were correct in fighting for better jobs and fairer trade deals, and less government corruption, cronyism and incompetence, and the anti-Trump protesters agree. Editorials from around New York 2017-03-01T05:00:00Z "At the heart of the dieselgate scandal in Europe lies a testing system that is shrouded in secrecy and cronyism," she said. EU parliament says governments delayed new rules on car emissions 2017-02-28T05:00:00Z Here are three actions that will help Congress and the president reduce cronyism and create a more equitable path to prosperity in the U.S. Dodd-Frank dismantling is a good place to start in draining the swamp 2017-02-27T05:00:00Z It follows claims of cronyism within the land and environmental services department. 'Malpractice' claim at Glasgow City Council - BBC News 2017-02-21T05:00:00Z "No more corruption, no more cronyism, no more incompetence, just good government," she added. RHI dominates first televised leaders' debate - BBC News 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z He understands the cronyism between government and high finance, and one of his sources aptly describes the bailed-out system as “socialism for the wealthy but capitalism for everybody else”. Steve Bannon harnessed the spirit of revolt that the Democrats gave up | Thomas Frank 2017-02-10T05:00:00Z In addition to the secrecy, nepotism and cronyism marred any semblance of government. Tennessee editorial roundup 2017-02-01T05:00:00Z On the other hand, it looks like Trump is ripping up one of the most effective ways to prevent cronyism in the Beltway. The Real Ethics Test for Donald Trump Lies in This Rule 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z PDVSA, Venezuela’s state oil firm, pays for much of the country’s welfare state and cronyism. Businesses can and will adapt to the age of populism 2017-01-18T05:00:00Z And he’ll need that fearless, no-nonsense attitude at a university with a long history of mismanagement, cronyism and academic failure. Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in Illinois 2017-01-18T05:00:00Z But there is a serious problem with green cronyism. ‘Green cronyism’ has no place in energy policy 2017-01-16T05:00:00Z The cross-community Alliance party said it wanted the campaign to focus on allegations of corruption and cronyism associated with the renewable heating incentive scheme as well as other scandals. Sinn Féin refusal to replace McGuinness triggers power-sharing collapse 2017-01-16T05:00:00Z Trump campaigned on the theme of remaking Washington by “draining the swamp” of pay-to-play corporate favoritism and cronyism. Trump’s having a ball: His inauguration may add up to just another opportunity for the rich to pay to play 2016-12-25T05:00:00Z Lewandowski indicated that “drain the swamp” referred to the bureaucratic limitations of Washington, D.C., not cronyism and politicians profiting off government contracts. Corey Lewandowski: My consulting firm is not “the swamp,” even though it offers a pipeline to Donald Trump 2016-12-22T05:00:00Z It is a story that all began with a big business deal in the early 1990s that years later led to accusations of cronyism levelled against several leading French figures, including Christine Lagarde. IMF chief on trial: Lagarde and the Tapie scandal - BBC News 2016-12-19T05:00:00Z What better time, then, to get rid of the green cronyism? ‘Green cronyism’ has no place in energy policy 2017-01-16T05:00:00Z And some see the victory of the PSD, which promised to raise the minimum wage and increase pension payments, as a sign that anger at cronyism is giving way to economic concerns. Romania elects a party led by a vote-rigger 2016-12-13T05:00:00Z He had not made a decision about whether to run but had formed a political action committee with the slogan: “Blowing the whistle on government cronyism.” Fiorina praises Trump’s ‘brilliant’ moves ahead of visit to Trump Tower 2016-12-10T05:00:00Z Here, however, is a major historical difference: the magnitude of Trump’s cronyism is off the charts, even for Washington. Donald Trump’s bait and switch: The populist candidate’s cabinet will profit profusely 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z Corruption and cronyism are nothing new in South Korea. South Korea impeachment vote: the key facts behind a presidential crisis 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z “Plus, they sent about $170,000 in campaign donations. Trump knows all this. He’s very much aware of the cronyism that’s been going on.” Rush Limbaugh: Donald Trump’s Boeing tweet signals to world that Clinton-era cronyism is over 2016-12-06T05:00:00Z Often sold as a remedy for racial inequality, the proliferation of ethnic identity groups actually reinforces cronyism. Think of America as one people? The census begs to differ. 2016-12-02T05:00:00Z When the Palestinian Authority was set up in the 1990s, the party took control of the governing bureaucracy, exposing it to allegations of corruption and cronyism. The Palestinians' political future could change this week. Here's why 2016-11-28T05:00:00Z No obvious reason, that is, except the huge opportunities for cronyism and profiteering that would be opened up. Trump and profiteering 2016-11-28T05:00:00Z “One of the reasons the federal government has laws on merit-based hiring is to prevent cronyism and political favoritism,” Mr. Thune said. Obama appointees ‘burrowing in’ for career federal jobs 2016-11-27T05:00:00Z Some residents in favor of abolishing the government criticized village cronyism and renegade operations. Long Island Village Votes to Disband 6 Years After Incorporating 2016-11-25T05:00:00Z If new Trump projects are subject to claims of conflicts and cronyism, global banks that are exposed to litigation and congressional hearings in America may not stump up. Donald Trump’s conflicts of interest 2016-11-24T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, the greatest Trump danger, quite unrelated to any fiddling on his own part, is that his administration will swirl down a drain of cronyism. Living With Donald Trump’s Conflicts 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z The problem with Clinton is that people couldn’t stomach her lies and cronyism. 'I never thought Trump would win': meet the Americans who chose not to vote 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z Governments use competitive bidding in procurement both to obtain the best service for the lowest price, and to prevent cronyism and graft. Rigging the bids 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z Breitbart opposes illegal immigration, global trade deals, cultural progressives and Washington cronyism. How Trump Is Bringing the Alt-Right to the White House 2016-11-14T05:00:00Z Is the wealth accumulating in our big coastal cities a sign of entrepreneurial vitality or of corruption and cronyism? Donald Trump as Nixon’s Heir 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z Equally important, it would bind together U.S. allies and potential allies in a more open system opposed to the cronyism and money diplomacy practiced by Beijing. A Trump Vision for Asia 2016-11-10T05:00:00Z She profited from the cronyism that he dared to call out. The Making of President Donald Trump 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z Instead, Trump renewed his charges of cronyism in the nation’s capital. Lifting a cloud just before election, FBI clears Clinton in renewed inquiry of private email server 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z Waste and cronyism is as costly as fraud. City College Gets Interim Leader After President’s Sudden Exit 2016-11-02T04:00:00Z Rosa Seijas, who sued over the fixed exam system, sees a cowed society that has accepted cronyism as inevitable. The shocking murder of Spain’s most flamboyant politician | Giles Tremlett 2016-11-03T04:00:00Z Whichever way the vote goes Matt echoes other people’s feelings about the cronyism in Icelandic politics. 'Trust can be restored': Icelanders on their parliamentary election 2016-10-29T04:00:00Z The opposition accuses Mr Djukanovic of corruption and cronyism, which he denies. Montenegro's veteran Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic quits - BBC News 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z Pope Benedict's sudden resignation in February 2013 brought to a climax one of the most turbulent periods in modern Vatican history, including the arrest of his butler for leaking documents that exposed corruption and cronyism. Pope Francis the manager - surprising, secretive, shrewd 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z But oil-boom profits disappeared by the 1990s when crude prices fell, while corruption and cronyism discredited the two entrenched parties. For a 46% Return, Bond Investors Go to Venezuela—If They Dare 2016-10-23T04:00:00Z “All cronyism came to an end,” he said. The shocking murder of Spain’s most flamboyant politician | Giles Tremlett 2016-11-03T04:00:00Z The most persistent adversary of the Angola Three is Buddy Caldwell, attorney general of Louisiana until he was voted out last year amid accusations of what his opponent called “cronyism, nepotism and corruption”. Albert Woodfox: ‘I choose to use my anger as a means for changing things’ 2016-10-23T04:00:00Z Ms Appendino inherited a city competently administered by the outgoing mayor; Ms Raggi took over one deep in debt, racked by scandal and notorious for cronyism. The Five Star Movement is chaotic, but as popular as ever 2016-10-20T04:00:00Z There's still a culture of corruption, cronyism and nepotism. Tunisia's Secret Weapons 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z Red tape, cronyism and corruption still plague the country. A Year Ago Tunisia Won the Nobel Peace Prize. But the Country Is Far From Peaceful 2016-10-06T04:00:00Z While his close friendship with Clarke could have led to accusations of cronyism as far as his selection was concerned, Westwood’s vast Ryder Cup experience could prove invaluable in a team with six rookies. Ryder Cup 2016: player-by-player guide to Europe and USA teams 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z His government is one of patronage, favoritism, nepotism, cronyism, and other nouns that have not yet been invented. Chris Christie Knew About Bridge Lane Closings as They Happened, Prosecutors Say 2016-09-19T04:00:00Z Next door in Cambodia, the flagrant cronyism from which key Chinese businessmen profit may prompt a backlash as soon as the ageing and thuggish ruler, Hun Sen, is seen to be ailing. A ham-fisted hegemon 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z As Infantino himself put it: there is no conflict or cronyism here. Uefa’s new broom more reminiscent of Fifa’s new dawn than a revolution | Marina Hyde 2016-09-14T04:00:00Z But growing inequality is caused, not by rising cronyism, but by America deploying its properly trained talent and risk-taking more effectively than other economies. What Liberals Don’t Understand About Income Inequality 2016-09-13T04:00:00Z Block had earlier rejected any idea that the selection of the lawyers was the result of “cronyism” when he was interviewed for The Advocate and WWL-TV story about the Townsend contract. Analysis: Turf wars steal spotlight from coastal issue 2016-09-11T04:00:00Z The resignation of his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI , had occurred under a cloud of allegations at the Vatican relating to cronyism, inefficiency and corruption. The Trials and Tribulations of the Vatican’s Finance Chief 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z A report by Freedom House, a US democracy rights group, also reports that there is more than a whiff of cronyism. Botswana: From dusty bowl to sparkling success story - BBC News 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z All too often the subsidies result from cronyism and corruption – and a desire on the part of undemocratic leaders to placate the restless poor in their midst. Stop Subsidizing Climate Change 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z Their support and cronyism of developer Martin Selig is an embarrassment. Developer’s light bills: Rich get off free, poor struggle with rent 2016-08-20T04:00:00Z For many Sanders supporters all of this amounts to a clear and undeniable pattern of elitist cronyism. It’s not Bernie backers: If the U.S. elects Trump, this is who is responsible 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z He controls the economy through a system of cronyism and kickbacks on a breathtaking scale. Erdogan, Putin and the strongman ties that bind 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z “It’s cronyism, and they’re circling the wagons at this point. And it’s putting the city in a bad light. What are they hiding?” Fairfax City residents angry over closed meeting dealing with mayor’s resignation 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z This would be a welcome change, but the real key to better growth is getting rid of existing regulations that enable cronyism and weaken entrepreneurial activity. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Donald Trump's Economic Plan 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z Mr Smith, MP for Pontypridd, said Mr Cameron's list - which included many Downing Street staffers and Conservative donors - was put together with "blatant cronyism". Labour's Owen Smith pledges five-year honours ban - BBC News 2016-08-07T04:00:00Z But the number and nature of names on Cameron's list — much of which was leaked to a newspaper over the weekend — sparked accusations of cronyism. Raft of honors for Cameron allies angers UK opposition 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z At the same time, there are also deep concerns over corruption and cronyism, combined with mounting economic hardship. Haider al-Abadi, Iraq prime minister, faces power struggle with Muqtada al-Sadr in Mosul fight 2016-07-31T04:00:00Z But every one of the new reserves is from the old force riddled with cronyism and all but three are white in a city with fraught race relations. Discredited Tulsa volunteer sheriff's deputy program revived 2016-07-30T04:00:00Z “Questions concerning at least one reserve deputy who contributed to Sheriff Regalado’s campaign raise the specter of cronyism once again,” Smolen said in a statement. Discredited Tulsa volunteer sheriff's deputy program revived 2016-07-30T04:00:00Z Bangkok bigwigs, hardly clean themselves, complained about corruption and cronyism. Twilight of the king 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z This bill is a common sense effort to bring transparency and accountability to an often overlooked bastion of corporate welfare and cronyism. No Appetite for Corporate Welfare 2016-07-20T04:00:00Z An agency like WEDC, which can distribute money to companies in various ways in order to help the state create jobs, is vulnerable to cronyism, so it probably needs more oversight than other agencies. Excerpts from recent Wisconsin editorials 2016-07-18T04:00:00Z Schwartz also tried to avoid the strong whiff of cronyism that hovered over some deals. Donald Trump’s Ghostwriter Tells All 2016-07-18T04:00:00Z To avoid cronyism or any appearance of bias, the team evaluating the applications does not see the names of individuals associated with each company. Lawmaker who pushed medical pot in Md. is part of team applying to sell the drug 2016-07-16T04:00:00Z The Public and Commercial Services Union said it was a "stunning last act of cronyism". David Cameron's advisers get extra pay-off - BBC News 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z My experience is that cronyism and nepotism are the governing principles in most careers. How Wall Street Bro Talk Keeps Women Down 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z For decades Surt was a byword for tribal cronyism in Libya. A Slow, Steady Siege on an ISIS Stronghold in Libya 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z She described it as insulting and said “it smacks of insider, good ole’ boy cronyism.” Internet sales tax proposal opposed by GOP Senate candidates 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z Gilpin also saw how school leadership overlapped with the vendors and contractors used by the schools, potentially creating conflicts of interest and cronyism. The new education reform lie: Denver is a cautionary tale, not a model, for urban school districts 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z So it’s win-win, rather than more cronyism, which so far, all it does is enrich a few people and hurt the average and particularly the poor. What Charles Koch really thinks about climate change 2016-06-06T04:00:00Z While Hubbard denounced “corruption, crime and cronyism at the highest levels of state government”, he enjoyed substantial support. Alabama house speaker's conviction adds to state's corruption troubles 2016-06-11T04:00:00Z Furthermore, the Tolchins wrote, “Smoke-filled rooms, bourbon-and-branch-water rites and all-night poker games exclude women from the fellowship and cronyism that seal the bonds of power.” Susan Tolchin, scholar who focused on role of women in politics, dies at 75 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z But when the system faltered, cronyism made an easy target for genuine opposition parties. Vexed in Vienna 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z Many Egyptians still despise him as the totemic symbol of the rampant cronyism and repression that plagued Egypt for decades. The Strange, Unending Limbo of Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak 2016-05-16T04:00:00Z Hydrologists such as Mr Thakkar are sceptical of big projects, open to massive cronyism, when simpler and environmentally sounder solutions are at hand. Unholy woes 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z Democrats said the changes would open the door to political cronyism in state agencies. Civil service change criticized within Walker administration 2016-05-01T04:00:00Z Taxes are high, and so is the level of political cronyism. 'Mad as hell' middle class independents shape presidential race on their terms 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z Tunisia’s economy, still suffering from Mr Ben Ali’s cronyism, is teetering. Shadows from the past 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z But ministers and lawmakers, many kept in their positions by cronyism and corruption, delayed voting on the reforms. Thousand Gather in Baghdad to Demand Reforms, End Corruption 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z |
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