| 单词 | purse string |
| 例句 | Few voting-age blacks were prepared to challenge the white employers and landowners who held the purse strings in Dallas County. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z He paid because he had inherited from his mother a certain tightness through the purse strings. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z The banker pulled the purse strings of his mouth taut. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z No matter how she screamed and schemed, her husband refused to loosen his purse strings. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z From Brazil, those holding the purse strings on citizens’ behalf must learn that museums are not forever. Lesson from Brazil: Museums are not forever 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z With skyrocketing costs, inflation and food insecurity at a fever pitch, this year's holiday meal is ostensibly even more of a strain on the purse strings. Millions of people go out to eat for Thanksgiving: Here's what the day is like for restaurant staff 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z With an average annual resident income of about 46,000 Singapore dollars, most Singaporeans regularly tighten their purse strings, this necessary financial prudence helped by a wide range of free and low-cost facilities and diversions. Singapore, for Those Who Aren’t Crazy Rich 2018-09-21T04:00:00Z They may have influence of a kind, but they don’t control the purse strings or give the marching orders, and they’re always at the mercy of prevailing winds. Stories of Then That Still Hold Up Now 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z Members of Rangel’s organization are now in the business of installing Illinois state representatives, the very people who hold the purse strings of these state grants. Charter schools and disaster capitalism 2013-02-24T13:00:00Z Amusing enough, but with a nice guy holding the purse strings, it's business with most of the drama removed. TV highlights 24/07/2012 2012-07-23T19:00:02Z These women are often not holding the purse strings to the largest subsidies, and the larger the public subsidy surely the larger the responsibility for equal representation. Letters: Halt this savage attack on the arts 2012-12-16T17:59:02Z “Over time, the difficulties were resolved by opening the purse strings,” he said in an interview here last week. Riccardo Muti’s Departure Is a Sign of Rome Opera’s Troubles 2014-11-10T05:00:00Z It would be a mistake to assume that legislators, who hold the purse strings, will commit to spending what the theater industry’s devastation demands — especially where individuals, not institutions, would get the money. Where Is Hollywood When Broadway Needs It? 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z Aside from that, for the most part, Bollywood managed to keep its purse strings in check, with production houses learning that budgeting a film right is half the battle. Bollywood rediscovered heroes in 2011 2011-12-26T02:02:35Z We need to shame the purse string holders to continue what they started. Will the Olympics be a winner for east London? 2012-07-07T17:00:01Z And sometimes, somewhere in the highly charged space between the outpouring of creativity and the opening of purse strings, something tense and strange and fascinating emerges. The crude appeal of Banksy's "Simpsons" opening 2010-10-12T21:20:00Z But the difference between men and women in environmental issues doesn’t just come down to who controls the purse strings. Want to help fight climate change? Start with reproductive rights 2016-05-31T04:00:00Z I was disappointed to read that the working women “control the purse strings.” Motherlode Blog: A Stay-at-Home Dad Confronts the Unexpected 2013-12-12T20:00:21Z Joel controls the puppet strings or at least, the purse strings. "Mrs. Maisel" and the myth of the sacrificial ex-husband 2023-04-29T04:00:00Z A plug feels pulled: you imagine someone in possession of the purse strings tapping their foot impatiently while Weir worked frantically to pull it all together. The Way Back: A Good Walk, Almost Spoiled 2011-01-21T09:35:00Z She agrees, and the collaboration ends badly for them both, not least by incurring the wrath of climate-change naysayers in Congress who control the NSF’s purse strings. In this heat, you need a trip to ‘South Pole Station’ 2017-07-14T04:00:00Z Dad was given a farm, but my grandfather made sure he kept hold of the purse strings so he kept my parents poor. A life in writing: Les Murray 2010-11-22T00:05:00Z He admitted that his wife isn’t the biggest fan of the museum, but that’s mainly because she holds the purse strings. What Becomes of the Brokenhearteds’ Stuff 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z He bounds back to the present with this tale of an aging, free-spending mother and the grown son assigned to keep control of her purse strings. What’s New in NYC Theater 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z Max Posner’s play about a grown son managing his ailing mother’s finances, closes its purse strings on Nov. 5. 10 Things to Do in NYC Now 2017-10-27T04:00:00Z Discovery Channel won’t release budget figures, but the purse strings don’t appear to be pulled too tight. Discovery Channel looks to regain its bite with its favorite franchise 2015-06-15T04:00:00Z “I don’t believe that the people who control the purse strings in the mainstream of music,” he said, were pursuing those acts. Occupy Wall Street Protest Lacks an Anthem 2011-10-18T22:24:02Z Since finishing work on “The Other Guys,” as the recession continued and Hollywood pulled its purse strings tighter, Mr. Ferrell said, “Things just weren’t coalescing” for him. Television: Discomfort Zones 2011-04-06T16:02:12Z Both he and his wife are innately ambitious people who are not eager to let others hold the puppet or purse strings. The First Lady of the N.B.A. 2011-07-08T21:05:14Z He bounds back to the present with this tale of a free-spending aging mother and the grown son assigned to keep control of her purse strings. What’s New in NYC Theater 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z While parents are pulling the purse strings, it is they that booksellers must appease. James Dawson: why teens in books can't swear 2012-07-11T08:03:27Z My husband is the one who usually holds and pulls all the purse strings. Perspective | Ask Amy: Inheritance issue unties purse strings 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z Shirley Temple’s wholesome films tugged at America’s heart and purse strings during the Depression and earned 20th Century Fox a fortune. Sybil Jason, Cherubic Child Actress, Dies at 83 2011-08-29T23:10:26Z “I’m not going to say Marvel came to me and opened up their hearts and their purse strings.” Comic Character Creators Fight for Cash and Credit 2014-08-06T04:00:00Z In North Rhine-Westphalia at least, it seems German voters were happy to see the purse strings eased. Did slaves catch your seafood? 2012-05-21T14:26:00Z By using the power of its purse strings, the White House’s directives to federal agencies aim to force companies to comply with standards set by their government customers. Biden to Issue First Regulations on Artificial Intelligence Systems 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z The report, which was authored by Rep. Mike Garcia of California, said Congress would not open the purse strings again for Ukraine unless Mr. Biden answered a dozen questions about his strategy for the war. House GOP digs in against Biden’s $106 billion aid bundle for Ukraine, Israel and illegal immigrants 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z But it all may depend on whether the House, which controls America's purse strings, finally resolves its leadership issues. Biden expected to seek $100bn for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan and US border 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z "The fight for Christmas shoppers will be fierce this year, with promotions likely to be earlier and abundant in a bid to loosen tight household purse strings," said KPMG's Mr Martin. Warm weather delays early Christmas food sales 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z United delivered but the £82m spent on the Brazilian meant purse strings were tightened 12 months on to keep the club within Financial Fair Play restrictions. 'The more things change at Man Utd, the more they stay the same' 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Before he lost the election to now-Sheriff Robert Luna, Villanueva regularly clashed with the supervisors, who controlled his agency’s purse strings. Alex Villanueva says he’ll challenge Janice Hahn in county supervisor race 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z No politician wants to take the flack for potentially piling more costs on the public when purse strings are already tight. Q&A: Why does Northern Ireland need to raise more cash? 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z As investment prospects darken, financiers increasingly view the game as a way to build 'guanxi' or connections with officials who hold the purse strings on local projects, especially those overseas investors might consider too risky. US-Sino tensions help spawn China card game craze 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z As inflation and the housing crisis force Seattle-area residents to tighten the purse strings, our furry friends are bearing the brunt. Seattle-area animal shelters say inflation is making more people surrender pets 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Truly, it was criminal how my mother’s purse strings would not unzip. Barbie: Barbie dreams end in disappointment 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Be it for food or travel, Seattleites are holding their purse strings tighter after inflation hit a four-decade high last year, according to a survey by leading financial services company Charles Schwab. Residents say Seattle is one of the best — and priciest — places to live 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z The company has banked on its premium-yet-affordable offerings such as Kim Crawford wine and High West whiskey to push sales at a time when inflation-hit consumers have been tightening their purse strings. Constellation Brands results top estimates on strong Modelo Especial sales 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z With signs that households across the country are beginning to tighten their purse strings, as savings built up during the pandemic dwindle, it’s uncertain how long they can continue absorbing higher prices. Wall St. Foresees a Rosy 6 Months. Corporate America Isn’t So Sure. 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z House Republicans have promised to tighten the purse strings to deal with the Justice Department after they heard testimony from Jan. 6 defendants and their families who say a hyper-politicized justice system mistreated them. Lawmakers promise to punish Justice Department for heavy-handed treatment of Jan. 6 defendants 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z But the real power behind the purse strings, analysts say, is Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader, who chairs the Public Investment Fund’s board. The Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund, Explained 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z That meant the purse strings at their other ventures - including Leicester - had to be tightened. What went wrong for Leicester City? 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z They don’t trust it and would rather control their own purse strings. What’s the point of the Regional Homelessness Authority? 2023-05-20T04:00:00Z Would the Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves want to announce a loosening of the purse strings that risked acceptance of a rising national debt in the economy? Is the UK too late to beat the US in the global trade war? 2023-05-13T04:00:00Z However, the company said most markets and channels were negatively impacted by continued softness in demand in the plant-based meat category as inflation-hit consumers tighten their purse strings. Beyond Meat keeps losses in check with cost cuts; shares rise 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Congress, aside from controlling the purse strings, shapes and constrains Middle East policy in various ways — such as requiring that the United States maintain Israel’s qualitative military edge over potential foes in the region. Review | A scathing critique of U.S. Middle East policy, from Carter to Biden 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z The Biden administration can issue official guidance, promote the findings of national research, or leverage the power of its purse strings. The Biden Administration vowed to be a leading voice on opioid settlements but has gone quiet 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z Yet Republicans who control the committee, and ultimately the purse strings in the House, faulted parts of the budget plan. Acting NIH chief says he can’t confirm whether coronavirus slipped from Wuhan lab 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z "We are trying to get more donations but people have tightened the purse strings, and we are receiving fewer items as donations now." Inflation crimps Eid festivities for Karachi orphans 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z “It’s just not the right timing now as lenders appear unclear about the broader credit markets and seem to be clutching the purse strings tightly at this point,” Foreman said. Small business owners feel the credit crunch 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z A report on March 28 provided more evidence of tighter purse strings. Take Five: Springing into action 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z "This evolution will help the Bank deliver on its vital poverty alleviation and development goals," Yellen will tell lawmakers who control the Treasury Department's purse strings. US expects Biden's nominee, Ajay Banga, to be elected as World Bank chief 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z It’s not just that health officials don’t control the registries or the purse strings. The Incredible Challenge of Counting Every Global Birth and Death 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z The sector's fortunes have since turned amid rising interest rates and red hot inflation, that have together dampened purchasing power and forced consumers to tighten their purse strings. Apple launches buy now, pay later service in U.S. 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z But with the benchmark rate still at a 15-year high of 4.5% and borrowing costs expected to stay higher for longer, Canadians are in no rush to open their purse strings. Even as Bank of Canada moves to sidelines, consumers not ready to splurge 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z One presidential hopeful vows to get a hold on the nation’s purse strings. Trump has edge on Biden on issue of aging 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Costs have soared, while customers are spending less on non-essential items like bouquets as they tighten their purse strings. Budget 2023: What a florist, gym and cafe want to see 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z The House has major sway over the country's purse strings and its leaders are not disposed to widen the World Bank's role in fighting climate change. Analysis: Incoming World Bank chief faces tests before he gets to climate 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z While LIV Golf chief executive Greg Norman has been the public face of LIV Golf, al-Rumayyan has been the one portrayed as controlling the purse strings. In setback for LIV, court rules that Saudi officials are subject to discovery 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z The Nationals named Mr. Lerner’s son, Mark, managing principal owner in 2018, but the elder Mr. Lerner remained the unquestioned, if closemouthed, patriarch in control of the team’s purse strings. Ted Lerner, real estate magnate and Nationals owner, dies at 97 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Its struggles come as the economy is weakening, and shoppers are tightening their purse strings. Bed Bath & Beyond says it’s in default on its loans 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z The RDG received a "mandate" from the government, which ultimately holds the purse strings, but any agreement hinges on changes to working conditions. Rail workers given fresh offer in pay dispute 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Right now, Capitol Hill does not control the agency’s purse strings, prompting conservatives to say it is unaccountable to the American people. On Background: How much longer will it take? 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z But Mr. Trump, as well as a vocal group of conservative senators, said the Republican leader succumbed to out-of-control spending just weeks before the party was set to control the purse strings in the House. Trump blasts ‘Old Crow’ McConnell for making deal with Democrats on spending bill 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z Mark Turner, the chief operating officer at One YMCA, who worked with the council to devise the strategy says it was made quicker and easier "because purse strings were opened a little bit". How Watford got all its homeless people off the streets 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z Exactly 300 days after Russian troops invaded and amid intensified rocket attacks that have left Ukrainian cities in ruins, Zelenskiy arrives knowing that the Senate and House control America's purse strings. Pomp and persuasion as Ukraine's Zelenskiy addresses U.S. Congress 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z "I'm aghast frankly. It's the retailers that hold the purse strings." Britain’s broken egg industry shows the price of food inflation 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z While much of the rest of the league indulged in a nearly unprecedented spending spree, the Dodgers stuck to their principles and kept a tight grip on their purse string. Andrew Friedman explains Dodgers' decision to stay quiet at winter meetings 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z House Republicans will control the purse strings in January, setting up a partisan spending battle with Senate Democrats in a process that has already been contentious. Stopgap funding may be needed to avoid shutdown as Democrats scramble to negotiate budget 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Robert Luna, a retired Long Beach police chief who handily beat Villanueva in November, has promised to repair the relationship between the agency and the politicians who control its purse strings. L.A. County supervisors poised to expand public access at meetings 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Now, most train operators are paid on a performance-related fixed fee basis, and it is the government, that bears the financial risk - and holds the purse strings. Train cancellations: 'Some days I spend more on travel than I earn’ 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z Or let the lights blaze in a message of defiance after two years of pandemic-suppressed Christmas seasons, illuminating cities with holiday cheer that retailers hope will loosen people’s purse strings. Sober or bright? Europe faces holidays during energy crunch 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z But purse strings will be tighter as prices are rising at their fastest rate in 41 years. Black Friday: Cost of living crisis may hit sales rush 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z In a Maryland courtroom, the man who once held the purse strings at the famous lawyer’s corruption-plagued law firm stands accused of a federal crime. Former State Bar employees must answer questions about Tom Girardi, judge rules 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z But Congress controls the purse strings, not the White House. Climate reparations get cold shoulder from activists, conservatives ahead of expected GOP roadblock 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z “I think you will not see these kinds of doomsday scenarios, that the purse strings will be pulled shut and it’s over. I just simply reject that scenario,” he said this month. With GOP House win, Biden faces added curbs on foreign policy 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z A potential showdown is brewing as Republicans push to delay approving a full budget until the new Congress when they will control the purse strings in the House. Senate puts off same-sex marriage bill until after Thanksgiving break 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z When you control the purse strings on playing time, it’s going to be a little bit different. Mystics’ Eric Thibault will pick up where his dad left off 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z In Los Angeles County, when it comes to policing, the lines of authority have always been clear: The Board of Supervisors controls the purse strings and the sheriff handles the rest. With support for Measure A high, a major shift in sheriff's power looms 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z The man who held the purse strings at Tom Girardi’s corruption-plagued law firm was arrested over the weekend by federal agents in Maryland on suspicion of wire fraud, according to court records and the FBI. Former CFO of Tom Girardi's law firm arrested on suspicion of federal wire fraud 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z Two of the world’s largest consumer-facing companies are seeing signs that Americans may be tightening their purse strings. The Week in Business: Liz Truss Concedes to the Markets 2022-10-23T04:00:00Z In the face of political paralysis it will be her staff who could be left in charge of Stormont's purse strings. Stormont talks: 'Miracle' needed to restore executive by deadline, DUP says 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z In the Granite State, the council advises the governor, monitors infrastructure, keeps a close hand on the state’s purse strings and much more. The historical CIA goes on display for 75th anniversary 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z The pandemic has prompted Congress to loosen its purse strings. ‘Very Harmful’ Lack of Data Blunts U.S. Response to Outbreaks 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z Scott, who controls the party’s campaign purse strings, adhered to a policy of neutrality. GOP prepares to blame Trump, McConnell, others for possible Senate loss 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z Even more spendthrift shoppers in China are tightening purse strings, sector watchers say, as the country's harsh COVID-19 curbs have slammed the economy. Global cargo market sags as softer economy points to gloomy Christmas 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z As the IRS purse strings tightened, the U.S. economy grew, and rich taxpayers and big corporations got richer and more skilled at gaming the massive and complex tax code. The IRS is getting a lot more money for audits. Should you be worried? 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Opponents in both parties argued that student loan cancellation is a form of government spending and that Congress, not the executive branch, controls the purse strings. Poll shows Biden’s student-loan forgiveness plan is a liability for candidates 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z Club owners in the country’s top domestic leagues have final say over the agenda and control the purse strings. Analysis: With Mexico soccer in a dire state, its president laments missed opportunities 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z The same elected officials that hired Dones are the ones who control the purse strings for the authority’s budget and are the ones accountable to residents at the ballot box. Will public ‘dust-ups’ threaten Regional Homelessness Authority’s mission? 2022-09-04T04:00:00Z Opponents on both sides of the aisle argued that student loan cancellation is a form of government spending and Congress, not the executive branch, controls the purse strings. Shaky start for Biden’s college debt relief, loan servicers in the dark about the plan 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z Red hot inflation has also played spoilsport for consumer finance companies as surging costs dampen purchasing power and force Americans, especially those in the lower income bracket, to tighten their purse strings. BNPL lender Affirm's shares tumble after gloomy full-year revenue forecast 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z The prospect that nominal wage growth will lag price increases raises the risk that households could tighten their purse strings, further hurting the economy. Japan's wage growth to lag inflation over next 12 months: Reuters poll 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z Are consumers starting to tighten their purse strings? The Week in Business: WeWork’s Founder Rises Again 2022-08-21T04:00:00Z As 40-year-high inflation weighs on consumers and economists debate recession signals, advertisers have been tightening their purse strings, say Big Tech companies. Cloud hangs over U.S. chipmakers on worries data center growth could slow 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z "He needs to open up the purse strings and get cash into councils so we can pay our workers fair pay." Swinney tells councils to improve staff pay offer 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z "We see a lift whenever people are having to pull the purse strings," says head of brand Adam Casey. The rise of repairing: Why more of us are trying to fix things 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z Spending jumped 3.5% in June from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday, posting its first year-on-year rise since January as households opened their purse strings for overnight stays, package tours and outdoor goods. Japan's households raise spending for first time in 4 months 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z Roku’s also very concerned about advertisers tightening their purse strings too, warning shareholders that the current economy could crater ad budgets like the start of the pandemic did. Roku has a problem — its buttons aren’t printing enough money 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z The down-ballot G.O.P. primaries in Michigan are emblematic of skirmishes across the country, where Trump-inspired insurgents are vying to wrest control from Republican power brokers who have long controlled purse strings and nominations. G.O.P. Feuding and Chaos Endanger the Party’s Chances in Michigan 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z "The tug of war on consumer purse strings is slowly being won by the bad guys, high inflation, rising borrowing costs, and dismal confidence," said Sal Guatieri, a senior economist at BMO Capital in Toronto. Tight U.S. labor market keeps upward pressure on wages; inflation heats up 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z Donor countries tightened the purse strings, and H.I.V. funding from countries other than the United States fell by 57 percent over the past decade, according to the report. H.I.V. Infections Remain Persistently High, U.N. Reports 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z It targets Forbes 400 billionaires, Giving Pledge members, and the wealthy generally — a group increasingly criticized for what is seen as tight purse strings. Will money-back guarantee win over wealthy donors? 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z Even after the soldiers left in 1934, Haiti remained under the control of American financial officers who pulled the country’s purse strings for another 13 years. Invade Haiti, Wall Street Urged. The U.S. Obliged. 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z But for people like the Kathurias, the hit to household wealth has meant a tightening of the purse strings. As property market cools, New Zealand's recent home buyers tighten belts 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z Many early investors are tightening their purse strings due to rising interest rates and the economic impact of the pandemic, forcing several smaller companies to consider M&A as the next viable step. U.S. packaged food makers bulk up on smaller brands in quest for growth 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z And although high-minded physicists may accept the importance of validation instead of being first to a discovery, the concept of coming in “second place” is a harder sell for politicians who hold the purse strings. Troubled U.S. Neutrino Project Faces Uncertain Future–and Fresh Opportunities 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z House Republicans have hatched a plan to use the federal purse strings to put a stranglehold on the Biden administration’s ability to release illegal immigrants into the U.S. House Republicans devise plan to curtail Biden’s catch-and-release policies 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z And yet… he's not afraid to loosen the purse strings when circumstances demand. Stormzy tour review: Star praises fans who waited two years to see him 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z Because the House has a hold on the public purse strings, influential members of that body are often consulted in the treaty-making process, too. Magruder's American Government 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Imagine the reaction of those who control the purse strings of this proposed league, the Public Investment Fund, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Phil Mickelson needing the greatest escape of his career 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z While the federal government holds purse strings, states often have regulatory oversight over key sectors of the economy like utilities. State Climate Action Raced Forward in 2021 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z The leader of the pro-business Free Democrats will hold the government’s purse strings as finance minister. Scholz’s team: key players in Germany’s new government 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z Christian Lindner: As finance minister it's the Free Democrat leader who will hold the purse strings and much of the power. Ready for power: Team Scholz promises a new Germany 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z It was not by coincidence that the biggest battle in the six weeks of talks to form a coalition was who would control the finance ministry and with it the purse strings. Will Germany’s ‘Debt Brake’ Stop Its Green Ambitions? 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z If Pakistan completes an agreement with the I.M.F., it will have to tighten its purse strings. As Inflation Surges, Pakistan Seeks a $6 Billion I.M.F. Lifeline 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z Access to France’s purse strings also enables him to direct taxpayers’ money to needs and causes that, his future campaign team hopes, will also make him a more attractive candidate. Without saying so, France’s Macron launching re-election bid 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z This is a concern within the organization — as if the Lerners needed any more reasons to tighten the purse strings. LOVERRO: Lerners, Nationals can’t afford to waste another year with Soto 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z The progressives — i.e., the “independents” and Democrats who control D.C. government and its purse strings — have been awaiting this moment since Mayor Muriel Bowser anointed the nation’s capital Black Lives Matter. It’s time to revamp D.C. government — again 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z However many shoppers will be tightening the purse strings this autumn and shop prices, as well as availability of products, will be a key focus for consumers. Aldi says it can weather the food shortage storm 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z Donor countries pledged during a United Nations appeal this week to open their purse strings to the tune of $1.2 billion in humanitarian aid. With foreign funds frozen, Afghan aid groups stuck in limbo 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z Domestically, declining sales of new cars and household electronics showed that consumers are turning more cautious and keeping their purse strings tight not just for services but also for goods, the report said. Japan cuts economic view on weaker production, spending due to COVID revival 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z Clinging tightly to Europe’s purse strings, Merkel became the face of northern Europe’s frugality. After 16 years, Germany’s Merkel is stepping down. Here’s how her legacy was built. It helped that as finance minister he controlled the government’s purse strings during the pandemic. Olaf Scholz Is Running as the Next Angela Merkel, and It Seems to Be Working 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z Diversifying who attends and who controls the purse strings has turned him into a self-described regional theater “activist.” How playwright Luis Alfaro aims to make L.A. the center of the theatrical universe 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z President Joe Biden has declared disasters in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, opening the purse strings for federal recovery aid to those states. Henri hurls rain as storm settles atop swamped Northeast 2021-08-22T04:00:00Z The president declared disasters in much of the region, opening the purse strings for federal recovery aid. Henri brings heavy rains to much of Northeast US, knocks out power to 140,000 homes 2021-08-23T04:00:00Z Still, critics have said that Mr. Murphy could have used the considerable leverage the state wields over the city’s purse strings to block the vote to evict Oasis. As Overdoses Soar, This State’s Largest Needle Exchange Is Being Evicted 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z Germany specified that the money be distributed through UNICEF, while also insisting on giving it first to Covax, whose purse strings are controlled by Gavi. Where a Vast Global Vaccination Program Went Wrong 2021-08-02T04:00:00Z Those contemplating that move now include key state lawmakers, who hold the purse strings. Opinion | VMI’s funding is rightfully at stake as accounts of sexism and racism multiply 2021-07-16T04:00:00Z Capriotti had been widely considered the executive who controlled the purse strings for the entire sport. Nike’s Shifts in Track and Field Are Top of Mind as Trials Begin 2021-06-18T04:00:00Z Mr. Stebenne said the fallout could even cause Congress to tighten the purse strings as the bureau seeks additional funds to combat domestic terrorism and ransomware threats. ‘Hoover would be appalled’: Misconduct, politicization plagues FBI 2021-06-07T04:00:00Z The issue of exerting control through the purse strings is reportedly at work when it comes to getting access to people in power. Peace-washing: Is a network of major donors neutralizing activism in the peace movement? 2021-06-02T04:00:00Z The entire purpose of the trustees, and the entire purpose of the trust, was to administer a $130 million irrevocable grant that Facebook gave and then snipped the purse strings from, to this trust. Facebook’s Oversight Board has upheld Trump’s ban — what’s next? 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z He was masterful in dealing with the City Council and the Board of Estimate, which in those days held the purse strings. Vartan Gregorian, Savior of the New York Public Library, Dies at 87 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z While Brazil wants to receive money upfront to pay for the protection of the world’s largest rainforest, the United States is insistent on seeing results first before it opens the purse strings, sources said. Brazil demand for U.S. to pay upfront stalls deal to save Amazon forest 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z And some GOP lawmakers already have shown a renewed interest in tightening the federal purse strings — and addressing the budget deficit — after largely ignoring the issue during Trump’s presidency. Biden seeks huge funding increases for education, health care and environmental protection in first budget request to Congress 2021-04-09T04:00:00Z Wednesday’s hearing was a strong signal from the people who control the state’s purse strings and who could make life quite difficult for LSU leaders if they choose. Analysis: Louisiana lawmakers want greater reckoning at LSU 2021-03-14T05:00:00Z Whatever happens next, advocacy groups say that pulling on the military's purse strings, and reforming their conglomerates, will be essential to democratic reform. Myanmar coup: The shadowy business empire funding the Tatmadaw 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z But the top-up was for a year only, and is due to end in March unless the man who controls Britain's purse strings agrees an extension in next week's Budget. Budget 2021: 'My £20 is a lifeline - don't take it away' 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z And his 16-year hold on the federal purse strings was suddenly imperiled. Fanne Foxe, ‘Argentine Firecracker’ at center of D.C. sex scandal, dies at 84 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z “Not only the purse strings, but also the nomination and confirmation strings to a Biden administration or a Biden court, if you will.” David Perdue appears to tacitly acknowledge Biden’s victory in video call with Republican group 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z “We’ve been seeing all insurers tightening their purse strings in recent months,” said Amy Bach, executive director of United Policyholders, a San Francisco advocacy group. Column: Home warranties seem attractive amid lockdown. Here's why you want to be careful 2020-10-20T04:00:00Z He had worked at Nike since 1992 and controlled the company’s track and field purse strings. Nike was born on the track. Scandal and the pandemic may change its running business. 2020-10-07T04:00:00Z “Corporate America controls the purse strings of our ability to compete, because it’s a sport where you bring your checkbook first and your helmet second,” he said. Michael Jordan’s Big Play in NASCAR Could Help Diversify Its Fan Base 2020-09-25T04:00:00Z As governments tighten the purse strings, economic nationalism has gained momentum in some countries, with governments moving to protect citizens’ jobs and wages amid concerns austerity measures could trigger political upheaval. Gulf's fiscal diet risks deeper pain amid oil price uncertainty 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z "Companies have to realise that women over 50 hold the purse strings." 'I'm 72. My age is my biggest asset' 2020-09-12T04:00:00Z Some tension is inherent to Seattle’s “strong-mayor, strong-council” system, in which the mayor runs the city and the council holds the purse strings. Debates over Seattle spending, policing spotlight tension between mayor and City Council 2020-09-08T04:00:00Z Should Democrats take back control of all three branches in November, they'll soon be reminded that it is difficult to pass anything substantial with a pro-corporate "moderate" holding the purse strings at Ways and Means. Ed Markey beats Joe Kennedy in Massachusetts primary — a race that never should have happened 2020-09-02T04:00:00Z Economists expect a recovery in spending to be slow and fragile as consumers remain reluctant to loosen the purse strings even after a nationwide state of emergency was lifted in May. Japan's household spending slumps at record rate 2020-07-06T04:00:00Z Thompson, the longest-serving governor in state history who ran the federal government’s enormous health agency under President George W. Bush, has immediate credibility with the GOP-run Legislature, which controls the state’s purse strings. Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent Wisconsin editorials 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z Still, lawmakers have seized more control over the president’s purse strings and now directly fund the office budget. UC chief Napolitano risked losing her job amid scandals. But she leaves office with a repaired legacy 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z But not if the country is Honduras and the Trump administration holds the purse strings. Trump administration OKs aid to Central American countries praised for immigration help 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z In response, Edwards sued Schroder, arguing that the treasurer exceeded his legal authority and infringed on the Legislature’s authority over state purse strings. Judge sides with Louisiana governor in feud with treasurer 2020-05-28T04:00:00Z Ingrid, who is footing the bill to keep Nathan alive after death, as well as controlling the purse strings, is rich. The practical details are what make 'Upload's' digital future disturbingly funny 2020-05-04T04:00:00Z A subsequent column will address the case concerning Congress’s core power, that of controlling government’s purse strings. Opinion | Two cases that could help ‘recage the executive lion’ 2020-04-21T04:00:00Z Will the smothered economy and imploded financial markets starve campaigns of cash as donors cinch their purse strings? Some political coronavirus questions to consider 2020-03-19T04:00:00Z In response, Edwards sued Schroder, arguing the treasurer exceeded his legal authority and infringed on the Legislature’s authority over state purse strings. Judge hears dispute between Louisiana governor and treasurer 2020-03-02T05:00:00Z Edwards and some legislative leaders said Schroder is exceeding his legal authority, meddling in the House and Senate’s constitutional jurisdiction over Louisiana’s purse strings. Edwards takes treasurer to court over blocked fund transfer 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z Beyond the first female Speaker and House majority leader, African Americans chair seven of the 14 standing House committees, including the powerful Appropriations Committee that controls state purse strings. This is what a blue state looks like: Rapid change roils Virginia Republicans 2020-01-26T05:00:00Z Now that the royal purse strings have been cut, how will they make a living? Royals for rent: will Harry and Meghan become the world’s biggest influencers? 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z Harry’s speech made it clear that he and Meghan were disappointed that they won't be allowed to carry on with some royal duties as they seek to cut the palace's purse strings. Meghan Markle, Prince Harry not 'being very realistic' in hopes for calmer future, author says 2020-01-20T05:00:00Z It also presents him with big decisions about how much he loosens the purse strings and what kinds of projects he funds. Liberal, nuanced, cautious: is this the real Boris Johnson? 2020-01-19T05:00:00Z Householder, a Republican from Perry County, holds the purse strings to the House Republican Campaign Committee. Speaker: Taking sides in contested GOP primaries possible 2019-12-28T05:00:00Z U.S. consumers are “showing few signs of tightening their purse strings, which is positive for oil also,” said Stephen Innes chief Asia market strategist at AxiTrader. Oil hits three-month highs as strong U.S. consumer spending underpins growth hopes 2019-12-26T05:00:00Z “This isn’t about heartstrings, this is about purse strings,” he said. North Dakota county may become US’s 1st to bar new refugees 2019-12-08T05:00:00Z “This isn’t about heartstrings, this is about purse strings,” he said. County may become first in U.S. to bar new refugees 2019-12-08T05:00:00Z Retail sales also tumbled at their fastest pace in more than 4-1/2 years in October as a sales tax hike prompted shoppers to tighten their purse strings. Japan launches $122 billion stimulus to fight trade risks, post-Olympic slump 2019-12-05T05:00:00Z There were also stories of showrunners going to bat for assistants, but their largesse remains a stopgap measure since it is studios and production executives who control the purse strings. Hollywood assistants are in open revolt. Here's why 2019-11-02T04:00:00Z When we tighten our purse strings, the opposite happens. Newsletter: Retailers expect you to splurge a bit more this holiday season 2019-10-26T04:00:00Z But Ms Boler is convinced the term opens up opportunities - not to mention purse strings. Femtech: Right time, wrong term? 2019-10-07T04:00:00Z As the tax increase goes into effect Tuesday, the big question for Japan and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is whether consumers like Mr. Sugiuchi will start to tighten their purse strings. Japan Raises Taxes on Its Spenders Despite Growth Worries 2019-09-30T04:00:00Z Because lawmakers control the purse strings, it is impossible to fight recessions without congressional support. Perspective | Here’s what a normal White House would be doing to prepare for a recession 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z Elsewhere in the PL, Rams owner Stan Kroenke is pulling the purse strings over at Arsenal, so we don’t need to tell you to stay way the hell away from that one. So this is the year you finally commit to the Premier League... - Golf Digest 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z This isn’t surprising, but it does speak to the disconnect between how people controlling the purse strings talk about these companies and how cities and their residents absorb the effects of app-based ride-hailing. Uber lost over $5 billion in one quarter, but don’t worry, it gets worse 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z He had already promised to ease the purse strings on a tour of Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north of England - areas hard hit by an almost decade-long spending squeeze by his Conservative Party. An archetypal rebel: how Johnson's chief adviser is driving Brexit 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z The money was split between groups defined as “budgeted” and “nonbudgeted,” and the university empowered the Student Government organization with control of the purse strings as well as veto power over certain activities. Florida editorial roundup 2019-08-07T04:00:00Z But when an embryo is wounded in the lab, it heals quickly and efficiently as thin filaments of a protein called actin quickly draw the edges of the wound together like a purse string. This embryo-inspired bandage is 17 times stickier than a Band-Aid 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z Maybe they will take their jobs as keepers of the school district’s purse strings more judiciously in the future - and they should definitely dust off the district’s checkbook. Editorial Roundup: Recent editorials in Arkansas newspapers 2019-07-23T04:00:00Z Mr Gregg puts the tightening of purse strings down to a normalisation as retailers increase prices to reflect an increase in costs as a result of an unfavourable exchange rate for importers. The pound's fall: a tale of two cities 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z If the purse strings tighten, however, and the WHO cannot continue its work, the outbreak will almost certainly pick up speed. To contain Ebola, the United States must fulfil its promise to the World Health Organization 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z Disclosure of the panel’s operations will be at the discretion of those who hold the purse strings. Editorials from around New England 2019-06-07T04:00:00Z The president’s emergency declaration was a flagrant violation of Congress’s constitutional prerogative to control the federal purse strings, an issue dear to the majority leader, a longtime member of the Appropriations Committee. Mitch McConnell, Never a Grandstander, Learns to Play by Trump’s Rules 2019-04-14T04:00:00Z "We couldn’t deliver 10 times the number of shows that we do on HBO now, even if the purse strings were just flowing. But we have to ramp up over the next few years." 'Game of Thrones' series finale is approaching. How will HBO survive after it? 2019-04-14T04:00:00Z The state is cinching its purse strings as much as asserting its authority. Colorado Editorial Roundup 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z Council members, who control the purse strings, are not bound by his profligacy. Opinion | Marc Elrich is playing a shell game with Montgomery County’s finances 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z Congress, which holds the purse strings, dismissed the administration’s 2019 proposal in favor of an enlarged NSF budget. Trump’s budget slashes science. Here’s what would be lost. 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z Instead of wringing their hands in frustration and despair, they must use those same hands to tighten their purse strings, namely, employing the age-old power of the purse. Opinion | A Lenten boycott will hurt kids 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z Democrats argue there is no border emergency and that Trump is overreaching with his declaration given that the Constitution grants Congress the power of the purse strings. Democrats may have votes to block Trump's border emergency in U.S.... 2019-03-03T05:00:00Z I also happen to be able to maybe affect their purse strings, but we're going to keep doing lots on this, Dean. Rep. Mark Pocan tells Salon: "We're looking at doing everything we can to remove this president" 2019-03-01T05:00:00Z “I won’t try to block it,” Mr. Kinzinger replied, and agreed that it was OK to “bypass the purse strings of Congress” to ensure border security. Inside the Beltway: Kinzinger: Yeah, the border is an emergency 2019-02-24T05:00:00Z State legislatures have tightened the purse strings while expecting public colleges and universities to educate more students and create more courses to meet changing labor demands. ‘It keeps you nice and disposable’: The plight of adjunct professors 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z Because the constitutional arrangement of the US is that Congress - not the president - controls the purse strings and allocates funds. Trump faces legal battle on border wall 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z Often the people holding the purse strings believe that to speak to a broad audience one must dumb the work down. When art meets commerce, everybody wins — a screenplay Oscar nod is just a bonus 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z Under the Constitution, Congress holds the national purse strings and approves major expenditures of taxpayer funds. Senator warns of 'war' among Republicans over Trump border wall 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z Softening wage growth and rising household debts are causing Chinese consumers to tighten their purse strings. China Annual Economic Growth Rate Is Slowest Since 1990 2019-01-21T05:00:00Z Such a move to bypass Congress’s constitutional control of the nation’s purse strings would spark legal challenges and bipartisan cries of executive overreach. Trump edges closer to declaring national emergency to fund border wall 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z In any case, it was almost certain to trigger an immediate court challenge from Democrats, including an accusation of trying to circumvent Congress’ power over the national purse strings. As U.S. shutdown nears record length, Trump weighs declaring emergency 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z Such a move to bypass Congress’ constitutional control of the nation’s purse strings would spark certain legal challenges and bipartisan cries of executive overreach. Trump closer to declaring emergency; 800,000 won’t get paid 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z But it’s Congress - not the president - that controls the country’s purse strings and must appropriate money he wants to spend. AP Explains: Can Trump use an emergency to build his wall? 2019-01-07T05:00:00Z The then-chairman of the county commissioners, who control the purse strings, did not see the need. Ballot security was a worry long before disputed House race 2018-12-15T05:00:00Z Rather than boycott the West Ham game, the activist Magpie Group has organised an “11th minute walk-in” to St James’ Park on Saturday, signifying the years Ashley has been holding the purse strings. Premier League derbies, Sánchez out and more: football countdown – live! 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z That confidence is leading consumers to loosen their purse strings, said Diane Swonk, an economist for the accounting firm Grant Thornton. Holiday Spending Should Be Strong. And Then? 2018-11-22T05:00:00Z In times of austerity governments are under pressure to tighten the purse strings and the Saratov regional assembly in western Russia is no exception. Losing kilos on Russian 'ministerial diet' 2018-11-09T05:00:00Z Working on efficiency projects with the people who hold companies’ purse strings may allow consultants to cross sell big marketing projects. Tech Consultants Are the New Mad Men 2018-11-09T05:00:00Z The executive branch runs foreign policy, while Congress controls the purse strings. Democrats vow to take a closer look at Trump’s conversations with world leaders and purge of diplomats 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z Gone are the once powerful white southern Democrats who ran committees overseeing the Pentagon and the federal purse strings, replaced by conservative white Republicans who view coastal liberals with disdain. Analysis | Congressional course corrections create Washington political whiplash 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z Lately, though, consumers say they are tightening their purse strings and saving more of their income. Alibaba Feels the Pinch From China’s Slowing Economic Growth 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z Amid a trade row with the U.S., consumers are tightening their purse strings for some purchases. Alibaba Cuts Revenue Forecast, Citing Uncertain Economy 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z Treasury chief Philip Hammond announced boosts to public spending and an income tax cut for millions on Monday, in the first significant loosening of purse strings in eight years. UK’s May denies good-news budget signals an early election 2018-10-30T04:00:00Z Its work will be scrutinized, fact-checked, scrubbed and monitored for performance by the state Legislature, which ultimately holds the purse strings. Vote yes on I-1631: Forget ‘Big Oil’ scare tactics 2018-10-25T04:00:00Z It is a major driver of the economy and an important barometer of Chinese consumers’ willingness to open their purse strings. China auto sales post biggest drop in 7 years as growth engine stalls 2018-10-12T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, the six men and two women who hold the purse strings for their states and territories announced that they had agreed to a government proposal to exempt such items from taxes. Australia Scraps Tax on Tampons, Once Considered a ‘Luxury’ 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z Executives at the world’s biggest oil and gas companies are under growing pressure to loosen the purse strings to replenish reserves and halt declines in crude production after years of austerity. Exclusive: Saudi Arabia, Russia agreed in September to lift oil... 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z She also signalled that there could be a loosening of the purse strings in next year's Spending Review, with more support for the NHS and other frontline services. May's end of austerity claim 'not credible' 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z “Donor countries must open their purse strings as rapidly as possible to help stem a humanitarian situation that is quickly getting out of control.” Rebel attack disrupts Ebola response in Africa 2018-09-24T04:00:00Z What followed is a familiar tale: a tightening of purse strings the world over, in governments, businesses and households, and broad uncertainty over how long the recession would persist. Ten years after the economic crash, R&D funding is better than ever 2018-09-12T04:00:00Z Now the transit agency is looking to tighten its purse strings across the board, including selling its downtown headquarters to save $130 million. Metro privatizes new bus contract 2018-08-02T04:00:00Z The chief secretary to the Treasury is usually the government's "enforcer" - ensuring that the purse strings aren't loosened too radically. Be honest over spending, ministers warned 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z For much of the twentieth century, the real power in American politics rested not with U.S. representatives or senators but with the governors, mayors, and assemblymen who controlled local purse strings. The Rise of McPolitics 2018-06-25T04:00:00Z A congressional committee that controls NASA’s purse strings just included $10 million more in a budget bill for the development of Neocam. Asteroids and Adversaries: Challenging What NASA Knows About Space Rocks 2018-06-14T04:00:00Z But at the consumer bureau, Mr. Mulvaney has real say over how much money is requested from the Federal Reserve, which controls the agency’s purse strings, and how much is spent. What’s in a Name? Consumer Bureau to Find Out 2018-06-12T04:00:00Z As the Lakers’ president of basketball operations, he holds the locker-room keys to the league’s most popular franchise and the purse strings to the league’s most attractive salary-cap situation. Lakers need some Magic to land LeBron James or other stars and be relevant again 2018-06-12T04:00:00Z The report adds to pressure on the Treasury to loosen the fiscal purse strings. In a hurry? Here's what you need to know 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z "But are we going to see governments cough up for these fancy technologies, at a time when purse strings are under pressure?" Drones to the rescue! 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z Could the arrival of a baby encourage a loosening of the purse strings? Could the royal baby boost the economy? 2018-04-23T04:00:00Z One comes away wishing those in power — especially those holding the federal purse strings — would read “Make Trouble,” if only to better understand the path Richards has not only forged for herself, but women nationwide. Planned Parenthood head Cecile Richards’ new book outlines a life in activism 2018-04-05T04:00:00Z Congress could leverage its control of the Justice Department’s nominees and purse strings to ensure its safekeeping while other matters were sorted out. Even Republicans Have Used the ‘I’ Word, but Would Firing Mueller Get Trump Impeached? 2018-04-01T04:00:00Z “It’s still too early to say, ‘Let’s loosen the purse strings,’” said Michael Bellisario, senior research analyst at Robert W. Baird & Company. Hotels Hope That Tax Law Will Revive Corporate Meetings 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z In particular, Ms. Merkel ceded the Finance Ministry and control of the purse strings to the left-of-center party, which is likely to relax the strict fiscal discipline that prevailed under Wolfgang Schäuble. As Merkel Begins New Term, Compromises Could Undo Economic Boom 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z Ultimately, the county supervisors decided to open the purse strings and fund two paramedics, the Sioux City Journal reported . Iowa county’s only rural paramedic awaits new hires 2018-03-03T05:00:00Z These rallied after the coalition agreement as the deal was seen heralding a shift toward looser purse strings in Berlin and a pro-European stance.. Italy's uncertain election: Five questions on investors' minds 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z Moreover, the conversation about education is often dominated by debates over governance: who should run schools and control the purse strings. Review | Is education a waste of time and money? 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z While the budget is a reflection of Mr. Trump’s priorities, Congress controls the nation’s purse strings and will debate how much money it should provide in response to his wishes. Donald Trump seeks billions for opioids fight 2018-02-12T05:00:00Z The park is not always able to tend to them immediately because of its stretched purse strings. Rotting cabins, closed trails: why we're shining a light on US national parks 2018-01-29T05:00:00Z Businesses are responding to the deregulation and historic corporate tax reform by loosening purse strings and investing in plants, equipment and factories. Opinion | I wasn’t a Trump supporter. I am now. 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z These rallied after the coalition agreement as the deal was seen heralding a shift toward looser purse strings in Berlin and a pro-European stance.. Italy's uncertain election: Five questions on investors' minds 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z Having control of the purse strings, then, is critical. Was 2017 a tipping point for women in Hollywood? 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z Cochran, first elected in 1978, controls the purse strings of every federal agency as chairman of the Appropriations Committee. Analysis | How the oldest Senate ever is taking a toll on the business of Washington 2017-12-16T05:00:00Z Yes, a rising stock market creates a wealth effect that may loosen a few upper middle class purse strings, but that's a ridiculously inefficient way to encourage spending and create demand. Tax Plan’s Biggest Cuts Could Be in Living Standards 2017-12-12T05:00:00Z But the state runs the show, and controls the purse strings. Editorials from around New York 2017-11-22T05:00:00Z Whether such pressure will move the Treasury to loosen the purse strings remains to be seen. Borrowing boost for social housing 2017-11-16T05:00:00Z Collins has held sway on the federal purse strings for shipbuilding contracts that are critical to Maine, and on the Intelligence Committee’s investigation of President Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. Analysis | Susan Collins’s near-retirement speaks directly to the frustrations of Washington 2017-10-13T04:00:00Z Their purse strings are controlled by Congress, which routinely provides less funding than the S.E.C., Hack at S.E.C. Provides Warning for Other Regulators 2017-09-27T04:00:00Z Facebook Inc. is loosening its purse strings in its drive to become a major hub for video. Facebook Is Willing to Spend Big in Video Push 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z Liliane was the heiress, the one who held the purse strings, bought his elegant suits and cigars, and financed his political career. Never Envy the Richest Woman in the World 2017-09-05T04:00:00Z Meagre pickings – Mike Ashley seems to be gripping the purse strings tightly again. Transfer window verdicts: Premier League fans on the best and worst deals 2017-09-03T04:00:00Z With its majority, the ruling Democratic Progressive Party largely controls the purse strings and pushed through a plan to spend the first $3.3 billion on flood control, light rail and other projects. Get ready to rumble: Taiwan's legislative battles feature punching, shoving and tackling 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z And he signaled that he recognizes Congress is the lead partner in the annual budgetary dance, because it holds the purse strings. U.S. energy secretary steps carefully around budgetmakers in Congress 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z "Tighter purse strings mean slower household spending growth." UK growth will be 'subdued' as Brexit unfolds, says CBI - BBC News 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z Those are the basic decisions expected of the legislative branch, which holds the state’s purse strings. Analysis: Next Louisiana budget negotiations will be tougher 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z The purse strings opened for two influential groups in particular: oligarchs building Olympic sites in Sochi and companies in Russian-speaking eastern Ukraine. Bank at Center of U.S. Inquiry Projects Russian ‘Soft Power’ 2017-06-04T04:00:00Z Like many things in a city whose purse strings were controlled by Congress, the bathing facilities at the Tidal Basin were constantly threatened. Perspective | Answer Man dives into the story of the Tidal Basin’s bathing beach 2017-05-27T04:00:00Z Trump's initial budget outline for discretionary spending received a tepid response from Congress, which controls the purse strings, and, ultimately, government spending. Trump budget poised to slash healthcare for poor, other programs 2017-05-22T04:00:00Z Here’s hoping the holders of Metro’s purse strings embrace the plan, before it’s too late. Opinion | Metro’s general manager has a smart plan for survival. Good luck. 2017-04-19T04:00:00Z But Congress holds the purse strings that dictate how executive branch agencies are funded. Trump’s Directive Will Lift Hiring Freeze, as It Asks Agencies for Cuts 2017-04-11T04:00:00Z Carter’s brother Cornelius, who holds the family purse strings, is skeptical about Seth and Carter’s recording projects. In ‘White Tears,’ a sound-tech geek looks for hidden noise 2017-04-09T04:00:00Z Since Congress ultimately controls the federal government’s purse strings, much of what Mr. Trump proposed in his budget is unlikely to become reality. Trump the Builder? Budget Blueprint Puts His Promises on Infrastructure in Doubt 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z The bad mood among Republican critics was tempered by a consensus that the president’s budget wasn’t going very far on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers reminded everybody that they ultimately control the nation’s purse strings. Capitol Hill Republicans not on board with Trump budget 2017-03-16T04:00:00Z It is the first volley in what is expected to be an intense battle over spending in the coming months in Congress, which holds the federal purse strings and seldom approves presidents’ budget plans. Trump to ask Congress for deep cuts to EPA and domestic programs 2017-03-16T04:00:00Z “What I’m seeing is many of these clients are willing to loosen up the purse strings a little bit at first just to see if it’s going to facilitate traveler buy-in,” Ms. Van Luven said. Competition in Job Market Lets Professionals Set Their Travel Terms 2017-03-13T04:00:00Z If the president believes this or any other state is overstepping its authority, he should turn to the Republican-controlled Congress, which holds the power of the nation’s purse strings. California Editorial Roundup 2017-02-08T05:00:00Z The bevy of new regulations angered college officials, who historically have favored Democrats in the White House and Congress because they typically opened the purse strings for higher education. Opinion | Colleges may be happy Falwell will lead review of higher ed regulations, but students and parents should be worried 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z So the Legislature will still be able to tighten or loosen the purse strings. Excerpts from recent North Dakota editorials 2017-01-12T05:00:00Z Governments would find broader support to loosen the purse strings to bolder their economies but that is unlikely to happen anytime soon, he added, an assumption backed up by the estimates of member states' borrowing. Even as the center holds, Europe's minority governments struggle 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z With congressional Republicans in charge of the purse strings, total federal R&D funding has fallen below 0.8 percent of gross domestic product. The fly on the wall of Trump's tech summit speaks 2016-12-15T05:00:00Z Yet many of the best-worn strategies in the war on drugs—like raids—require funding, and Congress holds the purse strings. 7 Reasons a War on Marijuana Is Unlikely, Even Under Trump 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z With the city facing bankruptcy, unable to pay its bills, Congress in 1995 created a financial control board to manage the municipal purse strings, empowered to veto decisions by the mayor and city council. ‘Why would I leave? It’s my home.’ 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z Despite long wanting to get his hands on the nation's purse strings, Philip Hammond wasn't tempted into grand gestures. Autumn Statement: Hammond chooses to flaunt caution - BBC News 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z Today, American consumers are loosening their purse strings. Trump Rally Leaves Wal-Mart Behind 2016-11-16T05:00:00Z Both jurisdictions, however, need some nudging from you, Annapolis and Maryland’s congressional delegations — the very state and national leaders who control the purse strings. An appeal to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z Using the power of the purse strings is nothing new in punishing or intimidating legislative adversaries, longstanding or temporary. Mississippi editorial roundup 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z Mr. Spain and another Black Rock homeowner, David M. Walker, are among the residents who want a financial control board to take hold of the city’s purse strings. In Bridgeport, Property Values Plummet, but Taxes Soar for Some 2016-10-10T04:00:00Z In the clearest sign of this shift, the heavily indebted Italy is increasingly inclined to challenge Germany — the guardian of austerity — to loosen European purse strings. Europe May Finally End Its Painful Embrace of Austerity 2016-10-07T04:00:00Z But recently it’s started to loosen the purse strings. Amazon pledges $10M toward new UW computer-science building 2016-10-06T04:00:00Z The finance ministry, which holds the purse strings for the other ministries in Peru, played a key role in mobilising other stakeholders and prioritising investments in areas of more stunting, said Marini. The country that cracked its stunting crisis 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z Yet consumers last month weren't particularly eager to loosen their purse strings, the BEA report showed. Consumer Spending Slip Jeopardizes Economic Growth 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z FRANKFURT—It’s absurd to ask Germany’s government to spend more to bolster eurozone growth, German Central Bank President Jens Weidmann said on Thursday, rejecting growing pressure on Berlin to loosen its purse strings. Bundesbank President Rejects Calls for German Stimulus 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z Mr. Draghi aimed an unusually direct rebuke at Berlin earlier this month over its failure to loosen its purse strings. Germany Reaps Upside to ECB’s Easy-Money Policies 2016-09-27T04:00:00Z Even as banks and other traditional lenders tighten their purse strings, alternative sources of money are cropping up, from private-equity funds to distressed-debt specialists. Two Years Into Oil Slump, U.S. Shale Firms Are Ready to Pump More 2016-09-27T04:00:00Z The feds are being intransigent, but they control the purse strings on this matter. Tennessee editorial roundup 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z Most people understand that presidential power is moderated by a legislature’s power over the purse strings. The Brazil charges were not ‘arcane’ 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z Housewife Yuko Narita, 48, says she is tightening the family purse strings and scouting around for sales on daily goods and clothing. Japanese seek bargains as economy limps, Abenomics loses shine 2016-08-24T04:00:00Z It said falling domestic spending would be offset by international visitors loosening the purse strings owing to a more favourable exchange rate. Tourism 'will hold up' after Brexit - BBC News 2016-08-22T04:00:00Z "Thanks in part to consumers’ willingness to loosen their purse strings in Q2, as well as continued low rates and modest job creation, Americans’ appetite for newly constructed homes remains elevated." 5 Things to Know About the Economy 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z The Mercers maintained close control over the group’s purse strings, installing Ms. Conway to oversee the group and coordinate with several other pro-Cruz groups, an unusual move for a super PAC. How One Family’s Deep Pockets Helped Reshape Donald Trump’s Campaign 2016-08-18T04:00:00Z Officials who handle the public purse strings for sports and other entertainment venues are just not comfortable with sunshine, and it’s not in their best interests anyway. John Hinckley out, NBA in with Events DC plans 2016-08-01T04:00:00Z But battered by a slower economy, households in these regions are pulling their purse strings. China to Overtake U.S. as World’s Biggest Movie Market? Not So Fast 2016-07-19T04:00:00Z The justices of the peace are, essentially, in charge of the county’s purse strings. Editorial Roundup: Recent editorials in Arkansas newspapers 2016-07-19T04:00:00Z Those who control the purse strings are more interested in headline-grabbing discoveries, as are the big-name journals in which researchers must publish if they wish to advance their careers. Computer says: oops 2016-07-14T04:00:00Z That may get Kinion elected, but Democrats cannot ignore the fact the Quorum Court, which holds the purse strings to county government, is largely a Republican body. Editorial Roundup: Recent editorials in Arkansas newspapers 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z If growth falls below 1%, as is likely, then the chancellor is allowed to loosen the purse strings. Sifting through the wreckage 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z The upshot: Consumers’ increasingly loose purse strings aren’t showering gold everywhere. Retail Sales: Consumer Spending Isn’t Everything 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z People are loosening the purse strings, too: Consumer spending recently advanced at the fastest pace in nearly seven years. Consumers Don’t Feel Trump’s Pessimism 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z Long known as the most frugal and bottom-line oriented studio, Paramount is loosening its purse strings somewhat as it seeks to release about 15 movies a year, up from 11 last fiscal year. Viacom’s Paramount Stake Sale Hits Wall 2016-06-06T04:00:00Z Reimbursing the insurance companies without an appropriation “violates the Constitution,” she said, affirming Congress’s control of “purse strings.” House Challenge to Health Law Could Raise Premiums, Administration Says 2016-05-16T04:00:00Z With the purse strings open, investors will want to see them controlling their investments—not the other way around. Miners’ Lessons for Investment: Avoid Past Pitfalls 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z “There is a precedent for the federal government holding the purse strings and saying, “Unless you follow our interpretation of civil rights, you won’t get your money,” she said. North Carolina says it will defy feds over LGBT law; 'We're not going to get bullied' 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z The politicians who held the purse strings seemed happy to invest in laying new tracks and opening new stations, where they could tout development at opening ceremonies. Metro sank into crisis despite decades of warnings 2016-04-24T04:00:00Z After a lengthy boom, the financing climate is starting to shift, and startups face an even harder time convincing venture capitalists to loosen the purse strings. Venture capital on the horns of a dilemma about startup unicorns 2016-04-17T04:00:00Z Seven senior German economists urged the German government over the weekend to loosen its purse strings, and attacked German critics of the ECB’s policies for offering no constructive alternative. Germany Can’t Fix World’s Economy With Social Spending, Schäuble Says 2016-04-15T04:00:00Z “Banks are just starting to loosen the purse strings,” he said. How to Make Home Renovations Pay Off 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z The market rout among tech stocks earlier this year caused some venture capitalists to further tighten their purse strings. Slack raises $200 million in financing 2016-04-01T04:00:00Z It hopes that by controlling the country’s purse strings, it can persuade recalcitrant militia leaders in Tripoli to accept, or at least not attack, the unity government. Libya’s Unity Government Defies Air Blockade to Reach Tripoli 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z Groups from across the country launched a statewide boycott to exert immigrants’ political power through their purse strings. An anti-immigrant experiment failed long before Donald Trump's ascent 2016-03-22T04:00:00Z Venture investors began tightening their purse strings and pushing back on high valuations last fall amid a volatile stock market. Snapchat Raises $175 Million From Fidelity at Flat Valuation 2016-03-04T05:00:00Z The financial viability of his proposals would certainly be stringently vetted by Congress, which holds the purse strings of the national budget. Fight the soulless juggernaut: Big money, machine politics and the real issue separating Sanders and Clinton 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z Congress holds the purse strings to mandatory programs just as it does for discretionary programs. On the budget, America needs more straight talk 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z But, with China's economy growing at its slowest pace in a quarter of a century last year, there are concerns that consumers are tightening their purse strings. China's fickle fake stores cool on Apple - for now 2016-01-26T05:00:00Z The numbers will be an important window into how tightly consumers held on to their purse strings in 2015, and how retailers are faring as Amazon continues to dominate the e-commerce ground. G.M. Trial, Bank Earnings and December Retail Numbers 2016-01-10T05:00:00Z Don’t expect the Republican governor to open the purse strings, though. Arizona governor enters 2nd year with good budget news 2016-01-10T05:00:00Z “Now that the feds are on board, I think that’ll maybe loosen up the purse strings, and loosen up the attitudes.” Needle exchange leaders cheer relaxed federal funding ban 2016-01-08T05:00:00Z That’s how you get the attention of Hollywood — or at least the people holding the purse strings.” Diverse movies are a huge business. Why doesn’t Hollywood make more? 2015-12-15T05:00:00Z Well, of course, the really key question, and I think most people understand this, is that in the end the Congress controls the purse strings. Top U.S. Scientist: World Must Act Now to Reverse Climate Change 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z The divestment campaign aims to send strong messages to companies by exerting influence over their purse strings. Paris climate talks, day 6: What we're reading 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z The recession of 2007-09 left many retailers vulnerable as shoppers reined in spending sharply and then only slowly loosened their purse strings in the years since. Shrinking U.S. Shopping Malls Get Makeovers 2015-11-24T05:00:00Z "No one in local government wants to see that happen so it is imperative that this message is not only heard by those who control the purse strings but is acted upon." Cosla warns of more council cuts and savings - BBC News 2015-11-22T05:00:00Z A combination of low gas prices, an improving labor market and low interest rates suggest American consumers should be well-positioned to loosen their purse strings. Retailers Have an October Surprise in Store 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z If your husband or wife was the one who paid the bills and made the financial decisions, you may find it empowering to be in control of the purse strings. 4 Money Mistakes People Often Make After a Spouse Dies 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z After all, he’s the one who controls the purse strings and effectively signs the checks from the executive branch.” Election Will End Kirchner’s Presidency, Not Her Hold on Argentina 2015-10-24T04:00:00Z About 28 percent of survey respondents cited "stagnant income" as a primary reason for keeping their purse strings taught, while another 25 percent said "they need to save more." Retail Sales Fall Short as Holiday Season Looms 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z Its Scottish policy convener Andy Willox, said: "Scottish small businesses need an advocate at the top table, distinct from the person who holds the country's purse strings." Scottish business secretary role called for by small firms - BBC News 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z Chelsea, traditionally among the game's biggest spenders, tightened the purse strings with their biggest outlay being on Spanish forward Pedro from Barcelona for 30 million euros. English Clubs Break Spending Record in European Transfer Window 2015-09-01T04:00:00Z Taking control of the country’s purse strings until the elections is economist George Chouliarakis. Syriza’s Poll Lead Narrows Ahead of Greek Election on Sept. 20 2015-08-28T04:00:00Z ATHENS—Greece named economist George Chouliarakis as the country’s interim finance minister Friday, handing him control of the country’s purse strings until next month’s elections. Greece Names George Chouliarakis Interim Finance Minister 2015-08-28T04:00:00Z While consumers remain generally cautious, there seem to be some indications that they are starting to loosen their purse strings for practical purchases. Best Buy delivers surprisingly strong sales growth 2015-08-25T04:00:00Z Americans expected to tighten their purse strings last month, according to a Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey that also found home and gasoline prices were expected to weaken. Americans expect to tighten purse strings: NY Fed survey 2015-08-10T04:00:00Z At the moment, the word brings to mind the continuing crisis in Greece and, by extension, the power of the Germans holding the purse strings. The Tough Love of ‘Austerity’ 2015-08-04T04:00:00Z "As consumers lose confidence, they are more likely to tighten their purse strings, further restraining household spending," Lindsey Piegza, chief economist at Stifel Fixed Income, wrote in a research note Tuesday. The Real State of the Economy 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z And the personal savings rate, which measures consumers' savings as a percentage of their disposable income, ticked down to 4.8 percent from 5.2 percent, suggesting Americans are beginning to loosen their purse strings. U.S. Economy Shows Second-Quarter Growth 2015-07-30T04:00:00Z The strengthening labor market also likely encouraged consumers to loosen their purse strings. U.S. second-quarter GDP seen rebounding on consumer spending, housing 2015-07-30T04:00:00Z Republicans now control Congress and, with it, government purse strings. Rand Paul plans to keep pushing to defund U.S. Planned Parenthood 2015-07-26T04:00:00Z Republicans are rushing to find ways to punish sanctuary cities by holding them by the purse strings. Dad of San Francisco woman slain by immigrant to testify before Congress 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z Germany, the Eurozone’s powerhouse, continues to lead the way and hold the bloc’s purse strings. What Does The Euro Hold In Store For Businesses? 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z Disposable personal income also ballooned 0.5 percent month over month, as slow but steady wage increases are starting to encourage consumers to loosen their purse strings. Job Creation, Layoffs Jump in June 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z The powerful spending committee that holds the purse strings wants to be involved in the debate: an understandable and indeed necessary position. Gene politics 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z The cartel is supposed to control the party’s purse strings, Cruz says—and yet here he is, a Tea Partyer despised by the GOP Establishment, raking in serious dollars. Ted Cruz Tries to Prove a Conservative Can Win 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z Now she just has to figure out how to get majority Republicans, who control federal purse strings, to go along with the plan. Obama's Trade Deal on Life Support 2015-06-16T04:00:00Z But his goal of building a world-class paper began to come into conflict with the tightening purse strings of its owner, the Tribune Co. John S. Carroll, acclaimed newspaper editor in Baltimore and L.A., dies at 73 2015-06-14T04:00:00Z The controversies from Rubio’s bumpy two years as speaker also run to his handling of the state’s purse strings. Marco Rubio haunted by allegations over Florida 'slush fund' and spending 2015-06-07T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, the U.S. must confront a growing myriad of complicated national security issues elsewhere in the world, from the Islamic State group to Russia to Iran, all while tightening purse strings at home. Power-Hungry China Dismisses Conflict-Fatigued Obama, U.S. 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z But Mr. Graham said he would pull the congressional purse strings against the Palestinians, or any country, if they put forward war-crimes cases against the Israel Defense Forces at the court. Lindsey Graham Reiterates Support for Israel, 'Our Best Friend' 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z “This allows one person to have complete power of the purse strings,” Jessica Levinson, a government ethics expert at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, said. California Assembly leaders single-handedly dictate spending 2015-05-25T04:00:00Z They are skilled at tugging heartstrings so that people open up their purse strings. Before you get out your wallet for charity, do your research 2015-05-19T04:00:00Z But the central government faces a significant level of local resistance, and although it holds almost all the purse strings, it must defer to district authorities. In Japan, schools so small they can't even form soccer teams resist the ax 2015-04-19T04:00:00Z After all, they are the ones holding the purse strings. Forget The Internet Of Things, There is a Digital Revolution Taking Place In Our Shopping Malls! 2015-04-09T04:00:00Z There is room for flightiness in politics - for loose-limbed men and women of slippery loyalties and sinuous convictions - but of those who hold our purse strings we expect stolidity. A Point of View: Why don't men's trousers cover their ankles any more? 2015-04-04T04:00:00Z As chancellor of the exchequer he's the man in charge of the purse strings and master strategist - and reportedly the PM's favourite to succeed him, although he hasn't said as much. A guide to who might succeed David Cameron as leader 2015-03-24T04:00:00Z Going forward, lawmakers must weigh the risks that come with cutting the purse strings amid reports of wasteful spending, fraud and corruption. US exit from Afghanistan tied to developing security forces 2015-03-22T04:00:00Z He who controls the purse strings holds the power. DEBORAH SIMMONS: Maryland, D.C., other states should be kinder, gentler to charter students 2015-03-16T04:00:00Z Despite holding the purse strings, city officials had to contend with some disadvantages when negotiating. L.A. reaches tentative contract agreement with police union 2015-03-06T05:00:00Z It’s all about purse strings, baby, and who has the power to tighten or loosen them. The right fight, but the wrong reason 2015-02-27T05:00:00Z But his “NASA is too expensive” thoughts are shared by politicians who hold the purse strings. Pat Robertson says aliens are impossible because God just wouldn’t allow it 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z For now, his strategy has been stymied by the three officials who control Greece’s purse strings. Greek Debt Standoff Awaits a Decisive Move 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z That’s because the purse strings that affect D.C. students are controlled by the mayor and the lawmakers, as is the case in the Maryland. DEBORAH SIMMONS: Maryland, D.C., other states should be kinder, gentler to charter students 2015-03-16T04:00:00Z He argued that Mr. Jindal was not ultimately in charge of the purse strings and that, in any case, he was preoccupied at the moment. As Jindal Looks Ahead, Louisiana’s Budget Woes Multiply 2015-02-06T05:00:00Z But the new Syriza government looks like they’re on the verge of going nuclear in their negotiations with the troika, that combination of the IMF IMF, ECB and EU, that controls the purse strings. Greece On The Verge Of Going Nuclear In Its Rejection Of The Troika 2015-01-30T05:00:00Z The main purpose, as with the Virginia events, was to win over the networkers who traditionally hold the purse strings of presidential politics. The Invisible Presidential Campaign Kicks Off in Earnest 2015-01-25T05:00:00Z Although Congress controls the Pentagon’s purse strings, that power appears most effective in constraining military action rather than compelling it. McCain will use influential Senate perch to push for expanded Middle East response 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z You don't need to spend money just for the sake of decreasing your assets, but it's OK to loosen the purse strings a little if you are already on track to meet your financial goals. 5 Reminders for Diligent Retirement Savers 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z Businesses are loosening their purse strings and will do so even more in 2015. Banking Forecast 2015: Earnings Headed Up 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z Now many of those same money men are being aggressively courted by one of the only other Republican powerful enough to loosen Romney’s grip on the party’s purse strings. The Hidden Strategy Behind Mitt Romney's 2016 Campaign Tease 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z Oddly enough, if Boehner had tighter control of the purse strings - a la earmarking - then perhaps he wouldn’t have to bother fending off Tuesday’s palace coup. Alabama editorial roundup 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z With Bruce Rauner a couple of weeks away from taking control of Illinois' purse strings, Ounce of Prevention could face questions about state funding. Diana Rauner, Illinois' next first lady, to stay focused on early education VCs hold the purse strings, and in many ways, the power. Behind the Curtain: What VCs Really Think About CEOs 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z It also led to hits from the White House and Congress, and Mr. Barry’s appointment of Anthony A. Williams to control the city’s purse strings to placate them. Marion Barry: A deal-maker who championed home rule 2014-11-23T05:00:00Z “And we hope there is money found to maintain it,” added Raymond, referring to the City Council that holds the city’s purse strings. Olympic icon stored like scrap at impound lot 2014-11-21T05:00:00Z New data released Friday by the Commerce Department shows that shoppers indeed loosened their purse string in October, as retail sales rose a healthy 0.3 percent to $444.5 billion. Why lower gas prices mean bigger shopping sprees Yet no matter how many times the United States or the International Monetary Fund asks Germany to loosen its purse strings, German political, financial and journalistic leaders chorus: “Nein.” Charles Lane: From Germany, an economic Berlin Wall These are the kind of economic conditions that should encourage consumers to loosen their purse strings this holiday season, and indeed, surveys show that shoppers plan to spend more this year on gifts and decor. The economy is getting better. So why are shoppers still hunting for rock-bottom prices? Reticent donors should loosen their purse strings at the United Way’s administrative frugality alone. Editorial: Give to United Way to help those left behind by the recession 2014-11-07T05:00:00Z Critics contend that the government uses its purse strings to control the arts and make the media compliant. Viktor Orban Steers Hungary Toward Russia 25 Years After Fall of the Berlin Wall 2014-11-07T05:00:00Z The hope is that a renewed French and Italian commitment to economic reforms will persuade Germany to loosen its purse strings and the ECB to act more forcefully. Federal Reserve to take away the punch bowl 2014-10-26T04:00:00Z The hope is that a renewed French and Italian commitment to economic reforms will persuade Germany to loosen its purse strings and the ECB to act more forcefully, even crossing its Rubicon and printing money. Getting used to the 'new mediocre' 2014-10-19T04:00:00Z Women, many of whom still hold the purse strings in Japan, are especially against. Consumptive 2014-10-16T04:00:00Z But a Republican Congress would hold the purse strings, and new federal appointees such as judges and central bankers would have to be approved by a Republican Senate. If the Republicans win the Senate... 2014-10-16T04:00:00Z But now, as slumping exports push Europe’s largest economy to the brink of recession, some of her countrymen are urging her to loosen the purse strings to stimulate growth. Merkel, Europe's Austerity Cop, May Need to Loosen Her Own Purse Strings 2014-10-14T04:00:00Z Not that bigger retailers are not doing their best to loosen consumers’ purse strings. Household Finances May Curb Holiday Spending 2014-10-13T04:00:00Z Just how much your baby would pull on your purse strings, too. 5 Top Money-Saving Strategies For New Parents 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, with the over-50s holding the purse strings, the towns that draw them are likely to grow more and more pleasant. Hip and hobbling 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z Who are the "we" who will grasp the power and the purse strings from central government and the Whitehall mandarins? Is devolution genie out of bottle? 2014-09-23T04:00:00Z Though I didn’t control the purse strings, I explained that since we were in cost-cutting mode, her request would pretty much certainly be rejected. How To Ask For A Raise: Not Like This 2014-08-28T04:00:00Z Though nine top teams recently formed a coalition with the stated purpose of saving money, Nascar wields the power and controls the purse strings. Nascar’s Pockets Seem Deep Enough for Action on Concussions 2014-08-04T04:00:00Z The curbs on the Fed reflect a general resentment that the Fed could deploy so much money without first getting approval from Congress, which controls the government’s purse strings. Dodd-Frank’s Achilles’ heel Earlier this month, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen signaled that she would keep the central bank's purse strings loose until the effects of the financial crisis are "completely gone." Investors pin growth hopes on U.S. as Ukraine crisis casts shadow on Europe 2014-07-27T04:00:00Z "Companies that hadn't invested in the past or held on to their capital expenditures are now loosening the purse strings," she said. State sees surge in high-paying white-collar jobs 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z Gone are the days of loose purse strings and flavorless competition, raising the bar for the dining chains fighting to attract customers and keep them coming back for more. Restaurant Wars Heat Up While Casual Dining Sales Stagnate 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z It will be whether, with signs of an economic recovery, the government - and primarily the Conservatives - will remain more trusted to hold the nation's purse strings by the time of the general election. A Thriller? Or last gasp of a 'zombie' government? 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z Students who are concerned about global poverty could learn a thing or two from the woman who holds the world’s purse strings. Hey, Smith students: It's hard to hear with your fingers in your ears 2014-05-14T04:00:00Z If foreign takeovers are hard to stop, it would be even harder to persuade an increasingly cash-strapped NHS to open its purse strings just to suit pharmaceuticals companies. Deal or no deal 2014-05-08T04:00:00Z Confidence in Europe's economy is pushing companies to loosen their purse strings and deploy the record levels of cash they hold. European stocks set to surf on M&A wave 2014-05-01T11:04:01Z L.A.’s charter keeps mayors and city council members from having too much power, and the state holds tight to municipal purse strings. Los Angeles Is Too Weak to Make Donald Sterling Repent 2014-04-29T15:17:12Z More importantly, they disproportionately hold the purse strings, making or influencing the majority of household purchasing decisions, including 80% of healthcare purchasing decisions and 58% of online retail buying decisions. Why Are Venture Capitalists Ignoring The Future? The Emerging Domestic Economy 2014-04-29T13:57:00Z Consumers typically spend big in the months ahead of such tax hikes and tighten their purse strings for some time afterwards. Japan Inc more upbeat on tax-hike rebound, sees profit growth: Reuters poll 2014-03-20T00:10:22Z “As far as funding is concerned, there’s no shadowy billionaire pulling the purse strings.” People Are Gobbling Up Hillary Clinton Websites 2014-03-14T12:28:02Z Amid a sluggish economy and zealous calls to tighten federal purse strings, the prevailing wisdom is often to be grateful for a flat budget. Don’t hide the decline 2014-03-12T18:50:00.472Z The idea is to reverse Japan’s perennial and crippling deflation, which acts as a disincentive to spend and invest, causing companies and to loosen their purse strings and boost growth. Japan's Big Economics Experiment Needs More Experimenting 2014-02-18T05:05:24Z Companies like Pepsi, Anheuser-Busch and Visa hold the only lever that really matters — the purse strings. Sports of The Times: Time for N.F.L. Sponsors to Demand Change 2014-02-15T02:45:09Z The figures suggest that venture capitalists may be more bullish on the state of the economy and are loosening their purse strings as a result. Report: Washington area firms raised $1.54 billion in venture capital last year 2014-01-19T18:32:55Z The central bank mostly stood by as interbank lending rates grew more volatile in 2013, and was accused of worsening June's market turbulence by keeping the purse strings too tight. Analysis: Cash crunch signals policy dilemma for China's reformist central bank 2014-01-06T21:35:02Z The mandatory pruning injected uncertainty into the future of science research because the federal government holds the purse strings for more than one third of all research and development in the U.S. The Top 10 Science Stories of 2013 2013-12-19T22:45:07.449Z Wolfgang Schäuble, at 71 the most experienced politician in the German government, retains his position as finance minister, meaning the conservatives control the purse strings and the all-important Chancellery. Memo From Berlin: As Merkel Embarks on Third Term, Critics Urge Her to Be Daring 2013-12-16T01:53:50Z Ireland's 10-year borrowing costs have fallen from a high of 15 percent to about 3.5, but loosening the purse strings could risk yields rising again - particularly without a successor deal to the EU/IMF bailout. Irish government faces post-bailout battle to woo back voters 2013-12-13T09:25:56Z “It’s not like when you and I were growing up and Dad made all the decisions, but I still control the purse strings,” Ms. Black said. Wall Street Mothers, Stay-Home Fathers 2013-12-07T18:39:08Z As optimism in the macro-environment slowly returns, we expect enterprises to loosen their purse strings more and invest more heavily in their network infrastructure. Cisco To Gain On Recovering IT Demand As Macro Concerns Ease 2013-08-13T21:05:00Z The deals went unchallenged in court, and were paid for by Congress with little tightening placed on the purse strings. DealBook: Hedge Fund’s Suit on Fannie and Freddie May Spell Trouble for U.S. 2013-07-29T19:00:05Z The state’s exchange — which holds the advertising purse strings — is holding off until Sept. Enrolling healthy, young adults crucial to success of new health-care law 2013-07-28T13:28:05Z Times of recessions often cause people to tighten their purse strings. Why Some People Spend More Impulsively During Tough Economic Times 2013-07-09T12:15:02.830Z Even as you loosen the purse strings, keep some money on hand to invest in marketing or advertising as the market turns. Good News: Your Budget Is Probably Too Pessimistic 2013-07-01T11:06:40Z Gathered at a central Moscow hotel on Thursday, TNK-BP minority shareholders grabbed sandwiches as they anticipated a tightening of purse strings from Rosneft. UPDATE 2-Rosneft offers to buy out small TNK-BP shareholders in cut-price deal 2013-06-27T15:45:10Z George Osborne is often called the "part-time chancellor" by his opponents, because he is a political strategist as well as being the keeper of the nation's purse strings. Osborne draws election battle lines 2013-06-26T13:12:21Z A tight hold on the purse strings was the second. How strong is the economy Canada's Mark Carney leaves behind? 2013-06-15T23:03:06Z Return on investment is a critical metric for those holding the purse strings, but how do you measure ROI in a social media context? Effective social media analytics 2013-06-10T11:09:31Z Companies and banks actually hold the purse strings and hiring power, and they are not loosening them to help the economy. What is the economic responsibility of corporate America? 2013-05-23T18:15:00Z As optimism in the macro-environment slowly returns, we expect enterprises to loosen their purse strings more and invest heavily in their network infrastructure. Cisco Is Still Cheap And Worth $27 2013-05-17T14:44:56Z It’s time to loosen the purse strings and pour some money into building a workforce that stays ahead of the high-tech curve. 5 Ways to Build A Future Leader 2013-05-06T00:18:37Z Businesses are being tempted by notions of the 'new African consumer', eager to loosen their purse strings. In search of the African middle class 2013-05-03T13:06:54Z GovernmentDespite the Treasury's plans for tightening the government's purse strings, government and other services, which includes healthcare and education, for example, expanded by 0.5%, making a positive contribution to GDP growth. UK GDP highs and lows 2013-04-25T15:08:00Z So the purse strings are going to be untied to boost the downloads as much as possible. Facebook Ready To Spend Heavily To Promote A Successful Facebook Home Launch 2013-04-07T15:57:27Z Even one of their own players felt that they were out of their depth because of Zingarevich's failure to release the purse strings. The saga at Reading revives memories of Wolverhampton Wanderers farce 2013-03-23T00:01:05Z The pressure on Brussels to loosen its purse strings and relax some austerity measures intensified after a speech in London by the Irish prime minister, Enda Kenny. Fears of triple-dip recession in France as motor industry sales slump 2013-03-11T20:38:05Z Growing evidence to that effect will pile on the pressure for the chancellor to ease off on austerity measures and loosen the purse strings to invest in growth. Rating downgrade: Q&A 2013-02-24T00:06:06Z Budget debates on Capitol Hill may keep the government from implementing Big Data solutions, just as experts forecast dismal revenue tightening private sector purse strings. Big Data Can Save Lives -- If Culture and Strategy Let It 2013-02-21T14:00:41Z As optimism slowly returns, we expect enterprises to loosen their purse strings more and invest heavily in their network infrastructure. Cisco's Earnings Were Solid Despite Macro Challenges 2013-02-14T22:45:22Z His public outburst may or may not have been a factor in Zingarevich loosening the purse strings last month. Reading's old guard roll on as Jimmy Kébé's double sees off Sunderland 2013-02-03T22:00:01Z "It is a manifesto for my friends at the Treasury who hold the purse strings," he said. Boris Johnson urges Osborne to drop 'hair-shirt' agenda for UK economy 2013-01-25T15:10:15Z He said the departures pointed to a company under pressure to do a better job of managing its purse strings. RPT-UPDATE 5-Rio Tinto CEO pays price of calamitous acquisitions 2013-01-17T21:04:53Z Consumers spent less than expected over Christmas and are unlikely to loosen the purse strings in the new year. More high street names will collapse in new year, warns retail body 2012-12-31T16:37:09Z Of course that is not easy during times of tightening purse strings. Clinton says crucial that countries meet Afghan funding pledges 2012-12-05T12:48:59Z Congress, which holds the purse strings, is hopping mad. How Drug Company Money is Undermining Science 2012-11-21T12:15:05.163Z Apte expects a loosening of purse strings compared with six months earlier, not a dramatic shift. Indian IT services may see uptick in client spending 2012-10-09T09:16:39Z Afghan analysts emphasized that Mr. Karzai was speaking to Afghans and trying to reassure them that he was not a tool of the Americans and Europeans, even though they still hold the country’s purse strings. An Angry Karzai Accuses U.S. of Duplicity in Fighting Afghan Enemies 2012-10-05T01:42:00Z Rising fuel prices are causing shoppers to tighten their purse strings Retail sales in Germany fell in July, with analysts citing rising fuel prices as the reason why shoppers reined in their spending. Germany retail sales fall in July 2012-08-31T09:07:16Z The Mariners are in their fourth year of rebuilding under GM Jack Zduriencik, whose purse strings are controlled by CEO Howard Lincoln and president Chuck Armstrong. You think Mariners have it rough? Cleveland Indians now having their "Believe Big" moment 2012-08-09T16:06:06Z Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel headed for the hills to escape the nagging from euro partners who want Berlin to loosen the budgetary purse strings, opting for a hiking vacation in the Alps. IHT Rendezvous: In an Ailing Continent, It's Staycation Time for Europe's Politicians 2012-08-04T10:10:28Z After a period of austerity to tighten up its finances and qualify for euro entry in 2001, the Greek government loosened the purse strings once it entered the single currency. How the 2004 Olympics Triggered Greece's Decline 2012-08-02T22:30:12Z It also said the government was in a safe position to loosen the purse strings and relax some plans to cut spending. IMF tells UK: boost spending to save economy 2012-07-19T19:20:18Z U.S. officials may be reluctant to cite a specific pledge because the sum given is ultimately controlled by Congress, which holds the U.S. government's purse strings. Donors expected to pledge $16 billion in Afghan aid 2012-07-08T01:17:59Z U.S. officials may be reluctant to cite a specific pledge because the sum actually given is ultimately controlled by Congress, which holds the U.S. government's purse strings. With new status, U.S. signals Afghanistan not to be abandoned 2012-07-07T05:19:14Z “There is going to be a general opening of the purse strings,” said Duncan Wood, a political analyst and a professor at the Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico. Mexico’s New President Faces Uphill Fight 2012-07-04T01:26:48Z “They tend to be affluent and loose on their purse strings.” DoCoMo Looks for Growth Among Japan's Elderly 2012-06-28T22:35:02Z Merkel finds herself in a dwindling minority in the EU, backed only by the Netherlands and Finland, but she holds the euro zone's purse strings and therefore nearly all the cards. Merkel to face down summit pleas for crisis action 2012-06-28T06:44:03Z Merkel find herself in a dwindling minority but holds the euro zone's purse strings and therefore nearly all the cards. Europe's leaders at odds before summit 2012-06-27T10:39:03Z For critics, they are a thinly veiled excuse to put state institutions and the country's purse strings in the hands of one man. Insight: Can "Chavismo" outlast Venezuela's Chavez? 2012-06-25T08:03:55Z But entrenched interests in the provincial ANC defied the mother body and kept control of education purse strings. Insight: ANC promises ring hollow in home of South Africa greats 2012-06-24T10:41:30Z Sometimes one needs to loosen the purse strings. Analysis: ANZ's Asia gamble; time to splash the cash? 2012-06-18T20:32:31Z Proudly, Alderman has said he never felt the need to broach the subject with those holding the purse strings. SFO's false economy will cost taxpayer dear after Tchenguiz mess 2012-06-18T18:26:43Z Few believe that austerity alone will restore stability and growth to the euro zone, and many wonder if and when the Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany is going to loosen the purse strings. IHT Rendezvous: Some Look to History as Time Runs Out for Europe 2012-06-04T10:28:24Z But they are unlikely to open their purse strings again. Debt, property risks curb China stimulus firepower 2012-06-04T09:11:31Z Money to spend £7m. The purse strings will be tighter at the club this summer after they splashed £20m on deadline day last August. Premier League transfer targets – where clubs will spend this summer 2012-05-28T21:18:26Z When relegation ensued Nicollin tightened his purse strings and focused on youth development. Montpellier: The anti-Man City 2012-05-22T07:14:09Z While they grudgingly loosened their purse strings to support Greece, the underlying motives were too shortsighted, and the resulting approach was strategically flawed and abysmally co-ordinated. Who is to blame for Greece's crisis? 2012-05-18T09:15:59Z This will only change when it becomes clear to the folks who hold the purse strings in Hollywood that a technical consultant is absolutely essential to the success of a given project. Prime Suspect: Did the Science Consultant Do It? 2012-05-14T23:45:02.617Z The prescription of Keynesian economists is for governments with the capacity to do so to expand demand by loosening their purse strings. Growth Focus Is a Smarter Call for Europe 2012-05-03T21:56:20Z All nuns were Christ’s brides, but an earthly father in the neighbourhood, with broad acres and loose purse strings, was not to be despised. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z A man of simple habits, even perhaps given to holding his purse strings somewhat tightly. The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc. 2012-04-25T02:01:14.613Z Money, I am out of hopes of, unless some notable success open the purse strings ... Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z The central government’s recent budget was widely criticised for failing to tighten the purse strings firmly. India?s public debt: Stately progress 2012-04-12T15:07:09Z International health officials deferred to the Haitians — “our partners” — but in reality held the purse strings and know-how. Haiti?s Cholera Outraced the Experts and Tainted the U.N. 2012-03-31T20:57:22Z “A very small minority of lawyers are negotiating a deal that leaves them in control of the purse strings and let’s them dole it out,” he said. BP Weighs $14B Settlement of Spill Damage Claims 2012-02-27T20:04:02Z In France, consumer spending unexpectedly dropped by 0.7 percent in December in a sign consumers are tightening their purse strings as uncertainties over jobs and economic growth weigh. Euro jobs crisis puts Germany at core of growth debate 2012-01-31T15:30:03Z The latest economic data and consumer surveys for Europe's biggest economy suggest ordinary Germans are loosening their purse strings despite fears about the currency bloc's intensifying debt crisis. German Consumers Buy Into a Recovery 2011-12-22T18:44:01Z Households and companies uncertain about their income, unclear about their tax rates and lacking confidence in their government might hold off on major financial purchases and tighten their purse strings. Signs Point to Economy?s Rise, but Experts See a False Dawn 2011-12-22T02:34:09Z I always triumphed without untying my purse strings. Fr?d?rique; vol. 2 2011-12-19T03:00:37.437Z With banks tightening their purse strings and shedding assets to meet more stringent capital requirements, private equity groups involved in credit investment see major opportunities in the sector. Buyout firm Apollo to double credit assets 2011-12-16T21:43:26Z “If consumers have to tighten the purse strings, they will cut back on luxury items.” Prada Poised to Extend Slump as China Shoppers Cut Back: Retail 2011-12-16T04:44:38Z And now, as the government’s purse strings tighten, more and more cases are coming from Finra, a nonprofit watchdog whose coffers are relatively plush. DealBook: For Wall Street Watchdog, All Grunt Work, Little Glory 2011-12-02T01:05:16Z Now, as freight rates collapse amid a global slowdown, those banks are tightening their purse strings. Businesses Scramble as Credit Tightens in Europe 2011-11-29T02:15:37Z Going through this exercise will help you develop a strong case for your supervisors, many of whom don’t even control the company purse strings. Your Money: How to Make the Case for a Pay Raise ? Your Money 2011-11-25T21:46:57Z “You have all these companies that want to get their foot in the door” of the officials who control government purse strings, he said. City Room: On the Records: N.Y.C. Conflicts Board Weighs In 2011-11-21T21:31:31Z When will fans realize that they pull the strings — the purse strings! What readers are saying 2011-11-05T04:37:03Z Protesters holding the purse strings in New York were keen to stress how expensive the city is and how hard it will be for the movement to sustain itself over the winter. Occupy Wall St finds money brings problems too 2011-11-02T11:13:39Z But Parliament members believe that they would control something just as important: the purse strings. President Michel Martelly Seeks to Re-Create Haiti?s Army 2011-10-26T02:29:46Z Others, however, say the banks are still clinging to their purse strings. DealBook: Banks Start to Make More Loans 2011-10-18T02:33:13Z A rich Hindoo, though he studies practical domestic economy very carefully, is, however, apt to loosen his purse string at the birth of a son and heir. The Hindoos as they Are A Description of the Manners, Customs and the Inner Life of Hindoo Society in Bengal 2011-10-13T02:00:35.977Z A small acknowledgement, at least, is due the man with the purse strings. Philadelphia Eagles are losing with Washington Redskins? old blueprint 2011-10-12T23:41:35Z In fact, today’s CMOs are in much the same position as CFOs were a decade ago, when their role evolved from guardian of the purse strings to strategic business adviser. IBM's Global Chief Marketing Officer Study: CMOs Must Embrace Technology to Succeed 2011-10-12T13:04:29Z Why the loyalty from the man with the purse strings, who in theory should be more punitive than every fan? Caps? Ted Leonsis believes in Alex Ovechkin and Mike Green, through thick and thin ice 2011-10-08T00:28:49Z Perhaps knowing that Big Brother is watching every loosening of the purse strings will help accomplish that. Greece To Track Citizens' Purchases To Solve Tax Evasion Problem 2011-10-06T21:09:13Z He wished to hold the purse strings, and no longer to be a "beggar." Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z If Congress, which controls the nation's purse strings, does not act, the White House is prepared to paint Republicans as obstructing his efforts to solving the jobless problem. Obama to call for urgent steps on economy 2011-09-08T05:15:52Z Capitol because many of the job creation proposals Obama will offer will require the approval of Congress, which controls the purse strings. Obama jobs speech venue part of election strategy 2011-09-07T18:28:13Z Marine Corps version Robert Hale oversees the purse strings of the government’s biggest contracting agency. The Pentagon's Next Big Battle 2011-09-03T02:35:47Z Because assisted living is tied to health care, it is an attractive option for skittish banks just beginning to loosen their purse strings. Square Feet: Some Builders Are Ready for the Wave of Seniors 2011-08-24T00:15:16Z After that, even an order from Congress, empowering William Lee and Izard to draw upon the Commissioners for their expenses at foreign courts, was unavailing to open Franklin's purse strings. Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume II (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings 2011-08-16T02:00:39.793Z “I think we’re trying to shut down abortions in Texas, and doing that through cutting off the purse strings,” Mr. Miller said. The Texas Tribune: Center Typifies New Face of Pregnancy Services 2011-08-13T22:55:55Z Turmoil in the Middle East and ever-tightening purse strings are putting paid to the longer haul ambitions of thousands. Sun, sea and sangria ? surge in holiday bookings revives old favourites 2011-08-04T19:22:47Z Without one, Congress doesn't know how much to allocate to the 12 subcommittees in each house that control the purse strings of every federal agency. A First Look at the Debt Agreement and U.S. Research 2011-08-02T22:45:40Z But now as things seem to be looking up, Mr. Borg—with a reputation for fiscal prudence—isn't going to loosen the purse strings. Prudence Still a Watchword for Sweden Finance Minister 2011-07-10T22:54:11Z Event planners agree that chief financial officers are finally loosening the purse strings for corporate events and retreats. Business Slowly Starts to Party Again 2011-06-09T21:00:00Z Thanks be to God, who has given to inflexible honesty and industry, such power over the "heart strings," as well as "purse strings," of mankind. The Life of Benjamin Franklin With Many Choice Anecdotes and admirable sayings of this great man never before published by any of his biographers 2011-06-15T02:00:17.903Z "Corporate purse strings are beginning to loosen as companies move to boost capacity -- not just productivity -- in preparation for growth," the poll said. Finance executives see M&A activity picking up: poll 2011-05-17T19:15:29Z The strong first-quarter sales and forecast for the rest of the year show that rising consumer confidence and employment are prompting shoppers to loosen their purse strings. Higher Profit Leads Macy?s to Raise 2011 Forecast 2011-05-12T02:11:59Z When I asked Goelz if the N.T.S.B. would allow the target of an investigation to control the purse strings in the same way, he laughed. Magazine Preview: What Happened to Air France Flight 447? 2011-05-04T15:34:59Z No appeals of charity were ever strong enough to touch my sympathies or open my purse strings. A Book Written by the Spirits of the So-Called Dead 2011-05-03T02:00:15.900Z |
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