CRITICAL JUNCTURE China said on Monday protests in the Asian financial hub had reached a critical juncture.
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CRITICAL JUNCTURE On Monday China said the protests had reached a critical juncture, after a weekend of street clashes in which both police and protesters appeared to toughen their resolve.
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Today's leadership has brought the EPA to a critical juncture.
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Tuesday's speech came at a critical juncture politically for Trump.
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The meeting comes at a critical juncture for Trump's presidency.
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Our wild horses and burros are at a critical juncture.
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The trade comes at a critical juncture for the Pelicans.
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The #Ebola response in DRC is at a critical juncture.
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The American health care system is at a critical juncture.
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Another Manning pass was nearly intercepted at a critical juncture.
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Financial regulation in the United States is at a critical juncture.
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The U.S. air traffic control system is at a critical juncture.
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All of this means that Hamas has reached a critical juncture.
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"We are at a critical juncture in the outbreak," he said.
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The latest policy battles come at a critical juncture for unions.
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Crosthwaite comes to Juul at a critical juncture in its history.
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She describes her emotions when the surgeons reached the most critical juncture.
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Pandora's restructuring comes at a critical juncture in the music streaming business.
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The background: Tuesday's speech came at a critical juncture politically for Trump.
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Jacob joins Pence's office at a critical juncture for the vice president.
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Zuckerberg's testimony comes at a critical juncture for the digital currency project.
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"The response at this stage is at a critical juncture," he said.
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Surely there's a better family memory to invoke at this critical juncture.
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It was at this critical juncture that the team from Kik came calling.
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Ryan's jab at the Fed also comes at a critical juncture in Congress.
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Ayotte's debate slip-up came to dominate the race at a critical juncture.
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Mr. Vitiello's elevation to lead the immigration agency comes at a critical juncture.
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The director Erik Poppe captures him at the critical juncture of his decision.
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"Gold is at a critical juncture right now, holding that $1,200 support," he said.
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"I think we're at a critical juncture where health care is concerned," she said.
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Grinspan's reminder of this forgotten tradition of youth politics comes at a critical juncture.
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The current crisis is a critical juncture the legislative branch cannot afford to ignore.
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Sure, Democrats will criticize them for abdicating their responsibilities at such a critical juncture.
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Sunak takes control at a critical juncture for Britain's $2.7 trillion (£2.08 trillion) economy.
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At that critical juncture, our authors arguably did not practice what they now preach.
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O'Brien assumes the role at a critical juncture for the Trump administration's foreign policy.
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Yet members of the department were involved in the case at every critical juncture.
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At this critical juncture, we see a significant gender disparity in promotion and hiring rates.
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Azar will take the helm of the massive department at a critical juncture for ObamaCare.
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What is known is that McIlroy's career appears to be advancing toward a critical juncture.
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Jessica went completely off the opioids over the past week, a critical juncture during any detoxification.
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Tchen said the wider campaign for women's rights in the workplace had reached a "critical juncture".
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Ukraine is now at a critical juncture, and the United States cannot accept paralysis as policy.
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Mr. Obama's message came at a critical juncture for Mr. Sanders, who had just upset Mrs.
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In particular, we are at a critical juncture when it comes to combating the opioid crisis.
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The potential showdown risks undermining ongoing trade talks between Washington and Beijing during a critical juncture.
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Bailing on him at such a critical juncture could throw a struggling company into utter chaos.
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Is this a critical juncture that will set them down a path of potential drama and heartbreak?
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Thursday's debate and the primary here next week come at a critical juncture in the Democratic contest.
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Park's embattled presidency faces a critical juncture, with parliament expected to hold an impeachment vote on Friday.
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The administration finds itself in the position of a chess master at a critical juncture of the match.
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She said places like Taiz are at a critical juncture, when long-suffering residents may become irreversibly polarized.
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But the legal fight has now arrived at a critical juncture, and it could quickly turn against them.
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The fate of the N.F.L.'s proposed 10-year labor deal will reach a critical juncture this week.
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The arrests come at a critical juncture for the future of the United States presence in eastern Syria.
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Lori Lodes arrived at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) at a critical juncture for ObamaCare.
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In Republican circles in Washington, however, the unease coincides with a critical juncture in Mr. Trump's foreign policy.
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His purview will extend to men's wear and brand image strategy at a critical juncture for the business.
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Homelessness is far from the only city issue on which Mr. Cuomo has inserted himself at a critical juncture.
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As for how high gold could run, Worth is looking to $1,300 as a "critical juncture" for the metal.
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It also has put the city's mayor on trial at a critical juncture in his bid for national leadership.
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He also described Turkey as facing a "critical juncture" in Syria, with whom it shares a 500-mile border.
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He added that this is a "critical juncture" as major tech giants are expected to report earnings this week.
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This is a critical juncture for a region that faces a toxic blend of state failure and human insecurity.
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And it drives worry about the strength of the global economy at a critical juncture, both economically and politically.
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Trump said US and Japanese societies are at a "critical juncture" with the opportunity to fully empower working women.
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For all of these reasons, Thailand is at a critical juncture and needs the help of the United States.
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He could be used for one batter — maybe to face Anthony Rizzo or Kyle Schwarber at a critical juncture.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States comes at a critical juncture for U.S.-India relations.
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At nearly every critical juncture of the last 70 years, it seems Harris Wofford was present at the creation.
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It is at this critical juncture that Democrats need to pivot from the impeachment trial to the 2020 election.
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The stock market is getting closer to a critical juncture — one that could significantly derail the so-called 'Trump rally.
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"Hong Kong has come to a critical juncture," said Hong Kong and Macau Affairs office spokesman Yang Guang in Beijing.
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The cosmologist Stephen Hawking recently suggested that civilization is at a critical juncture in its short—on geological timescales—career.
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Trump currently finds himself at a critical juncture when it comes to identifying an effective diplomatic policy on North Korea.
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The EU stands at a critical juncture, which a European Germany could do much to put on the right path.
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At this critical juncture, we must protect the independence of our justice system and permit it to do its job.
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The cosmologist Stephen Hawking recently suggested that civilization is at a critical juncture in its short—on geological timescales—career.
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But the year 1979 turned out to be a critical juncture in geopolitical history for a host of other reasons.
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"I think this [plant] is a critical juncture to our path to develop an all-electric future," Barra said Thursday.
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" In a statement, Trump said he is confident Pompeo "is the right person for the job at this critical juncture.
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At such a critical juncture, there must be drastic behavioral change and structural reforms for a new Lebanon to emerge.
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Electric vehicle advocates say the credit has helped electric sales, and that Congress would be removing it at a critical juncture.
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The company is at a critical juncture as it looks to move past the Note 7 issue and rebuild its reputation.
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Impeachment proceedings are dominating the news, making it difficult for candidates to gain ground at a critical juncture of the campaign.
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The news comes at a critical juncture for Republican leaders, who have struggled to move the party's agenda on Capitol Hill.
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A former Hong Kong leader, Tung Chee-Hwa, said the elections were important as Hong Kong was at a "critical juncture".
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At this critical juncture, however, a failure on Trump's and Kim's part to commit to defined objectives could hurt the bilateral relationship.
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"We are at a critical juncture," Turnbull told the annual gathering of the Queensland state branch of his Liberal Party in Brisbane.
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"The momentum has shifted," Kerry told an international conference to raise funds for Iraq at a critical juncture in the military campaign.
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The idea that our forerunners might have made a different choice at a critical juncture, and subsequently altered our future, fascinates us.
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Reporting that he went to a plaza and "declared himself" president risks dismissing a critical juncture in the political life of Venezuela.
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The news comes at a critical juncture for Bernie Sanders, who could fare better in the contests coming over the next month.
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Now the group is at a critical juncture, the moment when it shows whether or not it can rise to the task.
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The Arizona senator will come back to the Senate at a critical juncture for the Republican bid to repeal and replace Obamacare.
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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has reached a critical juncture in its efforts to tighten United States oil sanctions against Iran and Venezuela.
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"I'm now focusing on the next critical juncture: from B.F.A. and M.F.A. into really creating a career and profession," Ms. Arison said.
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"It's the one federal mission which has largely been free of politics and it's at a critical juncture in its history," Sen.
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But Mr. Trump inherits a relationship with Israel at a critical juncture, in which both pillars are weakening at the same time.
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"Investing millions of dollars in Somalia at this critical juncture in history is very important for us," Puntland President Abdiweli Mohamed Ali said.
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And this is a critical juncture, in terms, not just of the U.S. and China relationship, but in terms of the global economy.
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At the ROC we have been fighting for years to shift that power imbalance, and those fights are now at a critical juncture.
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At the Bank of Japan's most recent meeting, one policymaker said that the prospects for growth and reflation stand at a "critical juncture".
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Ellison saw Kirk as a man who, at a critical juncture, couldn't let the love of his life die to save the universe.
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I know how embattled you feel at this critical juncture as you combat the mistrust of a significant portion of the American electorate.
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Ex-CMS staffer buoys ObamaCare Lori Lodes arrived at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) at a critical juncture for ObamaCare.
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Should he gain an appointment, it will come at a critical juncture for the central bank and its policymaking Federal Open Market Committee.
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He also described this as a "critical juncture" for the CISA as it determines what kinds of responsibilities it takes on within DHS.
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"We are at the most critical juncture for Africa's children," Leila Pakkala of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said in a statement.
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At the most critical juncture, Keane had put in a captain's shift, setting the table for his team to reach its ultimate goal.
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At this critical juncture, Archbishop Gregory began his tenure by defending "the integrity" of Cardinal Wuerl and also acknowledging that he made mistakes.
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It would have been unrealistic for the president, at such a critical juncture, to prioritize the needs of our undocumented population over American citizens.
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But in Indiana, which Cruz and many political observers had called a critical juncture in preventing a Trump nomination, their efforts came up short.
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The worry is that this apathy will last beyond parliamentary elections in July, leaving Timor-Leste bereft of meaningful opposition at a critical juncture.
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The South Korean minister met Tillerson separately before the group session, saying he viewed the discussion as "a good opportunity at this critical juncture".
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"At this early but critical juncture of GDPR implementation and enforcement, continuity is important to drive clarity for organisations," Dixon said in a statement.
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The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) faces a critical juncture as a fifth round of NAFTA renegotiation talks ended Tuesday in Mexico City.
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Lawmakers have also raised questions about whether or not he is qualified to lead the sprawling agency that is at a critical juncture. Sen.
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At a critical juncture when Vanessa needed guidance and discipline, her father was using drugs and her mother seemed always to be at work.
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With the Warriors' lead up to 15, Cleveland has already reached a critical juncture in this second half in terms of extending its season.
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The address came at a critical juncture in Warren's presidential campaign -- after a months-long hot streak, her political momentum appears to have stalled.
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Republicans also said the texts raise new questions about communication between the FBI and the DOJ at a critical juncture in the Clinton investigation.
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Johnson also sought to raise new questions about communication between the FBI and the Justice Department at a critical juncture in the Clinton investigation.
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" And he said further "It's the one federal mission which has largely been free of politics and it's at a critical juncture in its history.
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What's more, walking might well strengthen Trump's hand with N.K. down the road and with China now, as the trade talks reach a critical juncture.
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Among Benchmark's biggest concerns is that Kalanick's continued influence will harm the company at a "critical juncture" while it is searching for a new CEO.
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The stock market is at a critical juncture, and it may be time reduce risk, according to Gluskin Sheff chief economist and strategist David Rosenberg.
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The shaky effort to scrap Obamacare escaped a potentially deadly setback, as a loss would have further shaken timorous Senate Republicans at a critical juncture.
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"It's the one federal mission which has largely been free of politics and it's at a critical juncture in its history," Rubio said of NASA.
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Donald J. Trump contributed another $10 million to his presidential campaign on Friday, providing a needed financial boost to his bid at a critical juncture.
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Planned Parenthood is at a critical juncture -- can it continue its dual mission of fighting for abortion rights and providing affordable reproductive health care services?
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Released in the final hours of the Obama presidency, the study School Improvement Grants: Implementation and Effectiveness landed at a critical juncture in education reform.
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"At this critical juncture, it is paramount that the debtors maintain control over the process and continue to advance these efforts," Westinghouse argued in court papers.
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A front-page commentary on the overseas edition of the Communist Party's official People's Daily newspaper said on Wednesday Hong Kong had reached a critical juncture.
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We are at a critical juncture, where a large number of L.G.B.T.Q. people don't have to hide who they are from the rest of the world.
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The speech will signal Johnson's policy agenda beyond Brexit and how he plans to use his parliamentary majority to reshape the country at a critical juncture.
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Business Insider's new series "Last Town Before Mars" chronicles the future of SpaceX's South Texas launch site at a critical juncture in the rocket company's history.
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The nicest way to describe Houston today is a city that finds itself at a critical juncture: Can it face up to climate change or not?
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Now, nobody knows who's going to run Britain, or either of its two leading parties, at perhaps the most critical juncture in the country's modern history.
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But Yovanovitch's removal left the US without an official representative in Ukraine at a critical juncture: A new administration was taking office after the country's April elections.
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"We've come to a critical juncture: the risk to the blood supply combined with the uncertainty about the nature and extent of Zika virus transmission," Marks said.
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At this critical juncture, Sri Lanka's leaders and the international community need to listen to Sri Lankan civil society's calls for strength in unity against all hate.
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That realization propelled Albright on to New Zealand and a PhD program at the University of Auckland in 33, a critical juncture for the world of tech.
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On the campaign trail, she regularly talks about a critical juncture in her childhood: her mother's decision to get a minimum-wage job answering phones at Sears.
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But when she faces deportation, Soli and Ignacio's lives intersect with that of a wealthy Indian-American woman — who desperately wants a child — at a critical juncture.
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"I think this is a critical juncture in our path to create an all-electric future," GM CEO Mary Barra said in a press conference on Thursday.
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The issues have since been corrected, and testing is now being done locally and at private lab facilities, but the early delays came at a critical juncture.
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Roche is at a critical juncture, after years of strong sales growth, because its older cancer drugs are about to face competition from cheaper so-called biosimilar versions.
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"This combination of skills and experience makes Eric the right pick to succeed John Leahy at a critical juncture of our company's development," Enders said in a statement.
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Currently the Bank's chief operating officer, Hogg joins the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at a critical juncture for Britain's economy ahead of its divorce with the European Union.
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On Monday China said the protests had reached a critical juncture, after a weekend of street clashes in which both police and protesters appeared to toughen their resolve.
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The 10-year Treasury yield is "at a very critical juncture here at 1.9%," Matt Maley, equity strategist at Miller Tabak, said on CNBC's "Trading Nation" on Tuesday.
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Her decision not to attend Mr. Peres's funeral surprised no one, since it would have taken her off the campaign trail for two days at a critical juncture.
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Earlier another official said talks were at a critical juncture and leaders had been asked to book hotels for an extra night as negotiations could extend into Saturday.
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The muddled projected outcome left Israel teetering at a critical juncture between an ever sharper turn to the right or a more moderate reset of the political order.
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Parker's return came at a critical juncture of the season, with the trade deadline looming next week and Milwaukee in the middle of the Eastern Conference playoff race.
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"I must stress, that we're still at a critical juncture in terms of epidemic prevention and control," said Yang Wenzhuang, an official of China's National Health Commission (NHC).
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Still, U.F.C. appears to have reached a critical juncture in the same manner as other leagues, like the N.B.A., that struggled with sustainable star power during transition seasons.
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The pope's announcement comes at a critical juncture for the Catholic Church, as its failure to deal with sexual abuse in its ranks is once again making headlines.
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The system is at a "critical juncture" at which there are record medical advances but the system itself will stop Americans from benefiting from them, according to the report.
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United Nations Deputy Secretary General Jan Eliasson said the world was at a "critical juncture", facing turmoil and risks from various forms of violence as well as "glaring inequality".
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The U.S. offshore wind sector, which has lagged behind Europe, is at a critical juncture, with the first large-scale offshore wind auction in Massachusetts coming up in December.
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Global oil markets sit at a critical juncture, with risks to supply being balanced against rising prices and questions over whether major producers will now turn on the taps.
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"Politics is at a critical juncture, the current situation is an absolute shamble," Jonathan Bogais, associate professor at the University of Sydney, told CNBC, of the currently volatile situation.
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However, Bannon says he did not know the story would run and was angry that his old publication had attacked his colleague at a critical juncture for the administration.
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Today, Nicaragua is at a critical juncture: the government can acknowledge citizens' demands and engage in genuine democratic reform, or it can continue to resist, perpetuating the bloody standoff.
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In the interview, Worth said that shares of the ETF were at a "critical juncture" where the downtrend resistance and 150-day moving average meet near the $75 level.
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Just when it seemed as if the Mets would lose their fourth straight game at a critical juncture of the season, Cabrera lifted the team's spirits and playoff hopes.
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"We are now I'd say in a quite critical juncture, not only as regards (the) banking union but broader deepening of economic and monetary union agenda," Dombrovskis told CNBC.
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Whatever the individual voters in Bulgaria and Moldova had in mind, their receptivity to warmer relations with Mr. Putin is another blow to Western cohesion at a critical juncture.
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At this critical juncture with coronavirus, no health expert would publicly criticize drug companies, but privately they complain that pharma is a major speed bump in developing lifesaving vaccines.
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For the second time in three games, Robert Gsellman entered a critical juncture of the game for the Mets, got two outs but allowed at least one base runner.
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I have gotten to know Mike very well over the past 14 months, and I am confident he is the right person for the job at this critical juncture.
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But the arguments are taking place at a critical juncture in relations between the United States and Iran, coming just months after the nuclear agreement signed by the two countries.
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The tumult in Richmond came at a critical juncture for the state legislature, which faces a key deadline this week to advance bills and begin work on a state budget.
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Last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the epidemic was at a critical juncture due to security threats, community mistrust and an increased geographical spread of the disease.
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It would have been hard to divine at the outset, or at any critical juncture along the way, that Matthew Williams, a one-semester college dropout from Pismo Beach, Calif.
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The outcome of the vote could spark jitters among Europe in the face of rising support for populism at a time when the Italian economy is at a critical juncture.
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But with the holiday quarter hitting its critical juncture, consumers will very soon make their decision as to whether Apple's interpretation of the next generation of smartphones is the right one.
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" Still, Altria's chairman and chief executive, Howard Willard, said on an earnings call that while the e-cigarette industry was at a critical juncture, the company remained "committed to Juul's success.
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John W. Nicholson Jr. to lead American military operations in Afghanistan, where the United States is at a critical juncture in the fight against the Taliban, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
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Piper's tech comes at a critical juncture, as both the average science and mathematics literacy scores for U.S. 15-year-olds remain mired below the average score for all developed countries.
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The contact underscores the attention Germany's finance ministry has given to the country's largest bank at a critical juncture that will determine whether the state becomes a shareholder in the group.
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"The stakes are much higher -- the US believes that it is facing a critical juncture where North Korea is about to obtain a nuclear capability against the US homeland," Zhao said.
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The Iranian historian Abbas Milani in The Shah (2011), a far more balanced portrait, concludes that Muhammad Reza "arguably made the worst possible choice" at every critical juncture in the revolution.
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The next prime minister will then face the daunting task of stabilizing a nation scarred by ISIS' rise and still plagued by sectarian division at a critical juncture in its history.
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Saturday's public U.N. Security Council meeting focused on Venezuela, the first of its kind, provided an opportunity for Russia to state clearly where it stands at this critical juncture in Venezuela.
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While it has been overshadowed by all the other blockbuster news coming out of Washington, D.C., this week also marks a critical juncture for the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
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"We are at a critical juncture for the retail industry, as companies evolve to meet the expectations of customers," said Matthew Shay, president and chief executive of the National Retail Federation.
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Those two realities — the dire threat to the country and the caution of the American public — proved decisive at a critical juncture in the response to the pandemic, his advisers said.
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But it is also facing unexpected tumult in its management ranks, just as the planning and fund-raising for rebuilding its Lincoln Center home, David Geffen Hall, reaches a critical juncture.
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With a month left until next widely expected interest rate hike, Fed Chair Jerome Powell is facing a critical juncture that could determine the trajectory of the U.S. economy, Cramer said Thursday.
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But weakening Democratic Party organizations is the last thing that should happen at this critical juncture, when there is a strong possibility of a long-term authoritarian right turn in US politics.
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"Because the denuclearisation process is at a critical juncture we need to meet up as often as possible to make sure there is no daylight whatsoever between our two allies," Lee said.
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"Because the denuclearization process is at a critical juncture we need to meet up as often as possible to make sure there is no daylight whatsoever between our two allies," he said.
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"Metro is at a critical juncture and is making progress in bringing this aging and historically underfunded system into a state-of-good-repair and improving safety throughout the system," they wrote.
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The White House appears to have muzzled its top surrogates at a critical juncture, an unusual posture for a president who has made a point to vociferously defend himself against his critics.
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But if he does not seize this critical juncture in our history, he may be remembered as an unintentional monarch who reigned as the "King of Debt" in both business and government.
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Given the critical juncture at which each of AT&T's businesses stands today, improving its approach to recruiting, retention, succession and governance must be a key priority for management and the Board.
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The federal government's botched testing rollout could turn out to be one of the great public health failures of modern times, having blinded the US public health response at a critical juncture.
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"At this critical juncture, it is essential that euro area governments get their acts together and agree to a coordinated European fiscal response," Rehn, Finland's central bank chief, told a press conference.
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In the shorter term, Gorsuch's rulings would affect access to healthcare at this critical juncture when the Affordable Care Act, birth control coverage, abortion access, and LGBT rights are all under fire.
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"At this critical juncture, I believe it is in the best interests of the company to have new leadership to move the company forward," Smith was quoted as saying in the statement.
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"On a technical basis, it's at kind of a critical juncture here," Maley said Wednesday on CNBC's "Power Lunch, " pointing to a chart of the ITB, which closed Wednesday at $29.74 per share.
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Prime faces a critical juncture, as earnings reveal whether the premium service is near its peak or has potential to keep adding customers through Prime-only discounts like new video games, Schachter wrote.
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Trump's presidency is coming to an important clarifying moment, Mackowiak said, before helpfully comparing the critical juncture the White House finds itself in as the climactic cliffhanger of a movie — or reality show.
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"By raising the sales tax when the economy is at such a critical juncture, Japan risks sliding into recession," Harada told a news conference after meeting with business leaders in Nagasaki, southern Japan.
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Who, at this critical juncture, doesn't see through Littlefinger's machinations, as he crouches in doorways, glowering like the cut-rate Cromwell he's become (although, as Tyrion reminds us, no one glowers like Jorah)?
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"We believe that at this critical juncture it is essential that the country's political leaders maintain focus on the work toward reforms," said a spokeswoman for the European Commission, the bloc's executive arm.
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HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong is at a critical juncture after two months of anti-government street protests and violence there must stop, China's Hong Kong and Macau affairs office said on Monday.
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The return of Mr. Westergren, who has been serving in a board position, signals that this is a critical juncture for Pandora as it tries to restore the growth of its early years.
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Because of a confluence of global trends and macroeconomic indicators, the way we grow and harvest food for an increasingly exploding population couldn't be at a more critical juncture than it is today.
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His death comes at a critical juncture in Russian-American relations, amid allegations of Russian interference in the United States presidential election and President Trump's praise for his Russian counterpart, Vladimir V. Putin.
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Pulling the US out of KORUS would have had significant economic consequences and most likely would have harmed the US's relationship with South Korea during a critical juncture in talks with North Korea.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve is stepping-up its focus on payment security as the industry reaches a "critical juncture" driven by new technologies, Federal Reserve board governor Jerome Powell said on Wednesday.
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For Nikon, its Z cameras couldn't come at a more critical juncture, as earlier this month, Sony passed both Nikon and Canon to become the top-selling full-frame camera brand in the world.
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"During this critical juncture, I am confident Dr. Hawk Sawyer and Dr. Kane will lead BOP with the competence, skill, and resourcefulness they have embodied throughout their government careers," Barr said in a statement.
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International development minister Penny Mordaunt said progress towards a global goal of eliminating FGM by 2030 was "at a critical juncture" with thousands of African communities already abandoning the practice thanks to grassroots campaigns.
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Chernobyl struck at a critical juncture in Soviet history, only a year after Mikhail Gorbachev came to power with the promise of reforming the stultifying police state through "glasnost" and "perestroika," openness and reconstruction.
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"I think this comes at a critical juncture for Duque's early government," said Arlene B. Tickner, a political scientist at Bogotá's Del Rosario University who writes a column in El Espectador, a Colombia newspaper.
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At a press conference in Beijing, a spokesperson for the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council said that the protection of "one country two systems" has reached a critical juncture.
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The debate took place at a critical juncture of primary season: After voters in Iowa and New Hampshire had winnowed the field, but before key contests in Nevada, South Carolina and Super Tuesday states.
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In a new Business Insider series titled "Last Town Before Mars," we chronicle the history, essential details, and precarious future of SpaceX's relationship with South Texas at a critical juncture in the company's future.
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Her week at Habitas, which was filled with activities like yoga and meditation, came at a critical juncture: She was bored by her marketing job and trying to figure out what to do next.
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China's top Communist Party newspaper said on Thursday that Taiwan stands at a critical juncture of either accepting Beijing's "one China" principle or taking an unclear stance and refusing to abandon support for Taiwan independence.
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In China, North Korea's lone major ally, foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said the crisis was "approaching a critical juncture", but it might also be a turning point to open the door to peace talks.
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HONG KONG, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Hong Kong is at a critical juncture after two months of anti-government street protests and violence there must stop, China's Hong Kong and Macau affairs office said on Monday.
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China on Monday said protests in the Asian financial hub, which started as opposition to a now suspended extradition bill to mainland China but expanded into wider calls for democracy, had reached a "critical juncture".
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Ben Bartle, a senior climate finance expert with consultancy E Co., said the fund was at a "critical juncture" where it needed to streamline its processes, become more transparent, and disburse money for projects faster.
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"The investigation is presently at a critical juncture and no further information will be released at this hour until authorities are confident it will not compromise the integrity to the criminal case," the statement read.
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While adoption of electric vehicles is picking up around the world, industry pioneer Tesla is facing a critical juncture and has started what CEO Elon Musk has characterized as a "thorough reorganization" of the company.
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Paul Rosenzweig, former deputy secretary of the Department of Homeland Security , said a critical juncture will be four or so weeks from now when the focus turns from short-term aid to long term assistance.
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In 2018, Mr. Ebell's group weighed in at a critical juncture in the policymaking process — one day before auto executives were scheduled to visit the White House to urge Mr. Trump to temper his rollback.
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"We are at a critical juncture in the advancement of metal 3D printing and additive manufacturing," said Ric Fulop, a co-founder and the chief executive of Desktop Metal, which is based in Burlington, Mass.
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"We are at a critical juncture where we still have an opportunity to be responsible and pursue diplomatic channels; our nation has friends and allies who will stand with us," Menendez said in a statement.
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An interview with The New York Times backfired spectacularly at a critical juncture, when a former CIA agent advising Carson on national security said the candidate was incapable of grasping the intricacies of foreign policy.
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Unless we quickly shift the economic signals and incentives away from harmful policies and towards nature- and people-based solutions, we will not achieve the radical, transformative change at scale needed at this critical juncture.
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In China, North Korea's lone major ally, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said the crisis was "approaching a critical juncture", but it was also maybe a turning point to open the door to peace talks.
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At this critical juncture of his presidency, where Trump faces unrelenting attacks from the left, the media and Never Trump Republicans, now is not the time for him to turn his back on his base.
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Editorial At a critical juncture in Donald Trump's presidential campaign last year, his son Donald Trump Jr. met with Natalia Veselnitskaya, a Kremlin-connected Russian lawyer who promised to share political dirt on Hillary Clinton.
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"How the partner and donor states decide to use that influence at this critical juncture, however, will provide a telling insight into the Global North's commitment to Cambodian civil society and human rights," she said.
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Still, questions abound about how viable the franchise can be, even in a sports-crazy market like the U.S. The Vegas squad arrives at a critical juncture for hockey, which has seen some high-profile stumbles.
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At this critical juncture, relations between the United States and North Korea are no longer about who is to blame for lack of progress, who is trustworthy, or when and how complete verifiable denuclearization is achieved.
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The language of next week's Fed statement, fresh forecasts that extend into 2021 and Powell's post-meeting press conference will map his path to a critical juncture at which two historical facts have begun to clash.
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With a month left until the Federal Reserve's next widely expected interest rate hike, Fed Chair Jerome Powell is facing a critical juncture that could determine the trajectory of the U.S. economy, CNBC's Jim Cramer said Thursday.
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However, the skeptics will point to Apple doing this right at the critical juncture where higher ASPs are making up for slower unit sales which remains the worry and the stock will get hit accordingly this morning.
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This is a case of incredible consequence—one of those critical juncture movements where if the court accepts this argument, we're going to see plaintiffs left, right, and center testing what is and what isn't expressive speech.
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In short, at this critical juncture of financial regulation in the United States, a combination of the best features of Dodd-Frank and the CHOICE Act will foster both a more productive and a safer financial system.
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But those who view impeachment as a basic civic question—and one that's infinitely more urgent, at this critical juncture in American democracy, than whether Democrats or Republicans "won" the day—likely drew a much different conclusion.
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At this critical juncture in our nation's history, we face an important choice: Embrace the status quo of inaction due to intensely partisan politics, or set aside our differences to implement solutions that strengthen our retirement system.
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And yet suddenly, at the most critical juncture of the race, none of the rivals, who one week ago were happy to call Trump a con man, were willing to implore GOP primary voters to reject him.
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" She said countries were at a "critical juncture" but that investing equally in children's education would offer the best chance of lifting them out of poverty "by empowering them with the skills they need to access opportunities.
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"At this critical juncture, we hope that the court will decline to charge Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo and order their prompt release," said Reuters President and Editor-in-Chief Stephen J. Adler in a statement.
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But now, at the most critical juncture in Toronto FC's history, Altidore is healthy, motivated and surrounded by a squad and situation where he's been able to use his strength and technical abilities to their full effect.
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The wind power sector is at a critical juncture as subsidies that have underpinned the industry since the early 1990s disappear because politicians want to make it more commercially viable and able to compete with other energy sources.
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The baby boom beginning in 1945 was a critical juncture: Congresses and presidents should have anticipated an increase in Social Security and medical expenditures kicking in about 65 years later, in 85033, and adjusted revenue and benefits accordingly.
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Tesla is at a critical juncture as it tries to fix an inauspicious launch of the Model 3 sedan, a mid-market car crucial to its success and future profitability that has been plagued by early production problems.
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"Coming at a critical juncture, this fourth negative December in succession highlights the magnitude of the challenge that lies ahead for 2017, when consumers will more keenly feel the bite of inflation and the weaker pound," she added.
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Malaysian civil rights group Suaram said the spam calls, which have also affected civil society group leaders, was a "clear attempt to impede the work of human rights defenders and politicians at the critical juncture of voting day".
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At this critical juncture, any deliberate government campaign to weaken the dollar is likely to backfire against would-be patriots and nationalists by damaging the economy and undermining one of the last thriving symbols of postwar American hegemony.
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Mr. Kelly, who was Mr. Trump's first secretary of homeland security, arrives at a critical juncture, when the president is confronted with North Korea's growing nuclear ambitions, Russia's aggressive diplomatic moves and continuing fighting in Iraq and Syria.
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Britain's Huawei decision came at a critical juncture as the country prepares to leave the European Union on Friday and begin negotiating a trade deal with the United States that it hopes will allow more, freer transatlantic trade.
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Dr. Hahn's views on how vaping products should be regulated would occur at a critical juncture, as e-cigarette companies begin submitting evidence ahead of a May deadline to show that their products do more good than harm.
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Tesla is at a critical juncture as it tries to fix an inauspicious launch of the Model 252 sedan, a mid-market car crucial to its success and future profitability that has been plagued by early production problems.
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South West is slated to be the first of Somalia's seven semi-autonomous regions to hold presidential elections in the coming months, a critical juncture in a growing power struggle between the central government in Mogadishu and the states.
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South Korea believes Kim still wants to negotiate and that his mindset is that this is a critical juncture and that "unless substantive things happen by the end of this year, the momentum will die out," a source said.
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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Ukraine's renewed political crisis has left the country at a "critical juncture" but Kiev must stick to necessary reforms, the European Union said on Monday after Kiev's ruling coalition last week lost its majority in the parliament.
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"We are entering a very critical juncture as the will-they-or-won't-they debate rages as to whether Chinese officials will embark on another yuan devaluation," remarked Stephen Innes, senior trader at brokerage OANDA Asia Pacific, on Monday.
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The region particularly depends on export markets in Canada and Mexico — markets at a critical juncture now that Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Mexico that could upend the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which is up for ratification.
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But at this critical juncture, an unwavering commitment to development, supported by a commitment to fair practices to ensure that all segments of the society benefit, could improve the lives of millions and increase the odds for social harmony.
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As the effort to criminally pursue Mr. Salvini comes to a critical juncture, just weeks after a defeat in an important regional election thwarted his attempted return to power, he has seized upon it as a political life raft.
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At this critical juncture, anxious staffers are questioning the company's leadership and future, and thinking about quitting, according to internal audio, memos, and dozens of anonymous employee chats obtained by BuzzFeed News, as well as interviews with current staff.
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If this were a typical political comeback story (the kinds that are immortalized in best-selling campaign books that later become HBO docudramas), Warren would rescue her campaign at this critical juncture with a dramatic gesture or bold decision.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The campaign for control of the U.S. Congress and key governor's offices reaches a critical juncture in August, the last big month for party nominating contests as voters in 14 states pick candidates for November's midterm elections.
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Abandoning global health support at such a critical juncture would not only mean spikes in diseases and death across the recipient countries, but also a reversal of the gains achieved so far with years of painstaking implementation and strategy building.
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The back-to-back blows come at a critical juncture for the White House, as it attempts to stave off a Democratic wave in November's midterm elections and place focus on the likely confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
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Russian's well-connected magnates may have to be cajoled into investing at a critical juncture for the economy, but could in the long term end up with valuable assets at bargain prices, leaving the Kremlin open to accusations of sweetheart deals.
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Should Mr. Sanders be unable to stage rallies, it would drastically change how he campaigns at a critical juncture: After a lackluster Super Tuesday and losing in Michigan, he is now chasing Mr. Biden with increasing desperation in the delegate race.
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Should Mr. Sanders be unable to stage rallies, it would drastically change how he campaigns at a critical juncture: After a lackluster Super Tuesday and losing in Michigan, he is now chasing Mr. Biden with increasing desperation in the delegate race.
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I have great hope for the change that Pope Francis can bring about in the institutional church, but he is at a critical juncture in his papacy and must do much more than offer yet another apology and plea for forgiveness.
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The Democratic contest to pick a candidate to take on President Donald Trump in November moves on to Nevada and South Carolina later this month, followed by 14 states on March 3's "Super Tuesday," a critical juncture for Warren.
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It's a critical juncture for Apple and CEO Tim Cook: A 15% tax on Chinese imports would force Apple to raise prices or accept lower margins on its core products sold in the United States, including iPhones and Mac laptops.
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Robert Menendez, on Tuesday urged Trump to step back from confrontation before it is too late "We are at a critical juncture where we still have an opportunity to be responsible and pursue diplomatic channels," Menendez said in a statement.
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China's foreign minister said on Sunday new U.N. Security Council sanctions on North Korea were the right response to a series of missile tests, but dialogue was vital to resolve a complex and sensitive issue, now at a "critical juncture".
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He was coming off a torn Achilles when he signed the deal, and at 2000, many in the NFL world thought Sherman had done himself a disservice by signing a deal with few guarantees at a critical juncture in his career.
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Hopefully, they will succeed in drawing Tillerson into their fold, focusing on a real strategic vision in a way that will allow them to say "no" to Trump, and his more militant advisors, Stephen Bannon and Stephen Miller at any future, critical juncture.
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The response is at a critical juncture and, although the weekly number of new cases has fallen from about 40 to about 10 in the past few weeks and more than 11,700 people have been vaccinated, major obstacles remain ahead, Salama said.
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The investigation of the December mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, presented a critical juncture in a raging battle between industry and lawmakers after a federal magistrate ordered Apple to help the FBI break into the iPhone used by Syed Rizwan Farook.
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One looks like a cross between a melting ice cream and a condom at that critical juncture when the would-be wearer realizes (a chicken-and-egg situation if ever there was one) that the penis might not attain a viable rigidity.
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Mr. Costello and Mr. Giuliani crossed paths last year at a critical juncture in the investigation of another Trump associate, Michael D. Cohen, who eventually pleaded guilty to helping arrange hush money payments to women who said they had affairs with Mr. Trump.
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In the world of sports, athletes at a critical juncture in their career -- an important game, a draft decision -- have been repeatedly waylaid by their own words that could have been dug up by anyone with a Twitter account and a vague inclination.
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"The president recognized this historic day as a critical juncture in what will be a long process to fully implement a just and lasting peace agreement that can advance security and prosperity for the Colombian people," the White House said in a statement.
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This isn't mere lefty hyperbole: At one critical juncture in the shutdown negotiations, Lindsey Graham, the Trump White House's key Senate liaison, left a conference with the Senate majority leader to blurt the quiet part out loud to CNBC producer Karen James Sloan.
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The discussion comes at a critical juncture for youth sports, where participation rates for many activities — particularly football — are in decline because of fears about brain injury and because children's interests more than ever fall outside engagement in traditional sports, according to studies.
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"At a time when progress is at a critical juncture, it is imperative that Hollywood tell more LGBTQ stories that reflect the community's rich diversity -- and build understanding that brings all communities closer together," said GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis in a release.
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"At this critical juncture, with so many rights and liberties at stake, U.S. senators and the American people should expect an affirmative statement of support for the personal liberties of all Americans from the next Supreme Court nominee," Mr. Schumer said on the Senate floor.
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Now, as many of those same local leaders and executives gather for a high-level conference in San Francisco this week, the group they created finds itself at a critical juncture, the moment when it shows whether or not it can rise to the task.
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In the Superdome on Sunday, the very stadium where momentum for the new rule originated, the league enforced it against the Saints at a critical juncture, reversing a late non-call on an incomplete fourth-quarter pass and penalizing them for defensive pass interference.
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MUMBAI/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - As India seeks a new central bank chief, many investors are pushing a clear message: the successor to Raghuram Rajan may lack his gravitas, but must defend the Reserve Bank of India's autonomy at a critical juncture in its history.
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South West will be the first of Somalia's seven semi-autonomous regions to hold presidential elections in the coming months, a critical juncture in a growing power struggle between the U.S.-backed central government and regions where militants retain a presence following a long civil war.
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Six races into the season, Vettel is not ready to wave the white flag and concede the title to Mercedes who have racked up six straight wins, five in one-two formation, but the German admitted on Thursday that the battle had reached a critical juncture.
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The opinions expressed in this commentary are his (CNN)Not coincidentally, Barack Obama has delivered what historians may judge the most important — and inspiring — speech of his presidency at the critical juncture of an election that in all likelihood will determine the future of America for generations.
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Swinson, 39, won just under 48,000 votes, beating her rival Ed Davey who was backed by 28,000 in a ballot of party members, taking the reins of the centrist party which has 12 seats in the 650-seat parliament at a critical juncture in British politics.
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Paris is eager to secure one of the most powerful jobs in the European Union, with the Commission seen as preferable because it has a greater role in shaping legislation at a critical juncture for the European project, whereas the ECB's monetary policy responsibilities are narrower.
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Swinson, 39, won more than 47,000 votes, beating her rival Ed Davey who was backed by 28,000 in a ballot of party members, taking the reins of the centrist party which has 12 seats in the 650-seat parliament at a critical juncture in British politics.
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But his sudden appointment also hurled the former four-star Marine Corps general into the decisive final stretch of a deeply divisive and often acrimonious internal White House debate over the Afghanistan war, putting him in a position to shape the debate at a critical juncture.
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"At every critical juncture," the court "gave Harvard the benefit of the doubt — and it still could not confidently find that Harvard treats Asian Americans fairly," the opening brief of the appeal, filed Tuesday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Massachusetts, said.
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To turn our back on our allies and friends at this critical juncture, when the tectonic plates of regional power are shifting faster than ever, would undermine our credibility not only as a reliable trade partner, but as a leader on both sides of the Pacific.
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Reached after Mr. Guaidó's brief detention by the government last week, Norka del Valle Márquez, Mr. Guaidó's mother, said her son's entry into politics at such a critical juncture in the country's history has left her nervous about his well being and that of his opposition colleagues.
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The vaping industry is at a critical juncture right now as e-cigarette companies face an onslaught of regulatory and public backlash amid a deadly outbreak of a vaping lung illness and soaring rates of teen use, Howard Willard, CEO of tobacco giant Altria, said Wednesday.
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The lawmakers wrote in a joint letter that the public debate over encryption and its impact on law enforcement investigations "has now come to a critical juncture" with this week's order regarding the iPhone 5c used by Syed Farook in an attack in December that resulted in 14 deaths.
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Duque is taking Colombia&aposs presidency at a critical juncture: Coca production is soaring to record levels, holdout illegal armed groups are battling for territory where the state has little or no presence and a spate of killings of social activists has underlined that peace remains a relative term.
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The decision bolsters Mr. Temer's standing at a critical juncture when powerful figures across Brazil's political class are battling accusations of corruption and abuse of power, including various top allies that Mr. Temer is considering for cabinet posts as well as officials in Ms. Rousseff's leftist Workers' Party.
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It was not immediately clear how Manafort's actions would impact Mueller's work, but the end of the deal means there will no longer be any cooperation with a main witness who was at the heart of Trump's campaign during a critical juncture and who had deep ties to Russia.
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President Donald Trump's year-end agenda is at a critical juncture as he heads Tuesday to Capitol Hill to rally Senate Republicans on taxes — and then pivot to negotiations with Democrats pressing for victories of their own in a separate, high-stakes showdown over the budget and immigration.
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The wind power sector is at a critical juncture as the subsidies that have cradled it since its inception in the early 240s, and underpinned its business model, disappear as politicians enact a long-planned push to make the industry more commercially viable and able to compete with other energy sources.
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I agree that transatlantic relations are at a critical juncture not seen in a generation, but the nebulous political benefits of a "stronger, safer and more prosperous" alliance, as Stoltenberg writes, are becoming increasingly difficult to weigh against the empirical facts of an unbalanced relationship headed in the wrong direction.
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Grant fired a special prosecutor for criticizing the president in an argument to a jury; Harry Truman's attorney general fired one for an overly intrusive investigation (Truman, who disagreed, reacted by sacking the AG); and Richard Nixon famously had Archibald Cox fired at a critical juncture in the Watergate investigation.
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"At a critical juncture in our reporting on Harvey Weinstein, as we were about to interview a woman with a credible allegation of rape against him, I was told not to do the interview and ordered to stand down, thus effectively killing the story," McHugh alleges in a public statement.
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President Trump reportedly became concerned when he learned about the extent of Chinese investments in this strategic island, which lies at a critical juncture in the North Atlantic, contains rare earth mineral deposits, and is home to a United States Air Force base that is central to American homeland defense architecture.
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But for the rest of the Democratic presidential field — as other candidates have begun talking openly about who among them is best positioned to stop the Vermont independent — Weaver's challenge captured a building sense of seemingly inexorable forward-movement by Sanders ahead of the most critical juncture in the race.
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" TPM's Josh Marshall: "We've now reached an impasse, a critical juncture at which the House of Representatives, controlled by a party that still supports the rule of law, has no choice but to dramatically intensify its oversight efforts up to and including voting on articles of impeachment against the President.
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Instead, Miller was called upon when Manager Terry Francona determined there was a critical juncture, meaning that if the Indians were clinging to a one-run lead with the bases loaded in the fifth inning, Miller would be summoned because that moment seemed the most likely to determine the game's outcome.
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Either way, the move comes at a critical juncture for nine-year-old Zulily, which has struggled to regain the popularity and relevance it held as an e-commerce darling that was once worth $9 billion; it sold to QVC owner Qurate Retail Group for just $2.4 billion a short time later.
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Conservatives will love this fight, even if some will question the wisdom of targeting top former intelligence and law enforcement officials at a critical juncture for special counsel Robert MuellerRobert (Bob) Swan MuellerMueller report fades from political conversation Trump calls for probe of Obama book deal Democrats express private disappointment with Mueller testimony MORE's probe.
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Hill and others worry that Trump will once again accuse Seoul -- where millions already live within reach of North Korea's nuclear arsenal -- of "appeasement" or again raise the possibility of terminating the bilateral free trade agreement between the two countries, known as KORUS, which could weaken ties between the two countries at a critical juncture.
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Work crews are plugging ahead on the 1,0003-mile Dakota Access oil pipeline, inching closer and closer to a river crossing that activists view as a critical juncture in their monthslong fight against a $3.7 billion project that they say will threaten water supplies and that Native Americans say violates their right to sacred land.
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If backed by sufficient South Korean incentives, a revived inter-Korean process is the best hope for conventional arms control that could reduce the risk of war on the peninsula, and the only hope of preserving an opportunity for a future US president to limit North Korea's nuclear forces at this critical juncture in their development.
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"They're at a critical juncture; for me as an investor it's hard to paint a picture that Telstra is in a better place in five years time, with any confidence, than they are now," said Hugh Dive, senior portfolio manager at Aurora Funds Management, who sold the fund's Telstra holding during a company buyback in September.
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The move by the Federal Police, an investigative force similar to the F.B.I., deals a new blow to Mr. da Silva and his once-dominant Workers' Party at a critical juncture: the Senate just began an impeachment trial of Dilma Rousseff, the suspended president who is his handpicked successor, on charges that she manipulated the budget.
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Just over one year ago, we stood at a critical juncture with an opportunity to elevate worldwide leadership and commitment in the fight against TB. Today, CDC, working with countries and national and global partners, remains laser-focused on the commitments made to achieve lasting impact in stopping the threat that TB poses to our national and global health security.
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"As the Trump Administration and the Congress wrestle with a host of healthcare matters ranging from drug pricing, value-based reimbursement measures and how best to scale and support our nation's federal healthcare programs – now and in the future, this alignment comes at a critical juncture for all those in and around the healthcare industry," they said in a joint release.
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Trump is facing perhaps the most critical juncture of his presidency, confronting the shutdown, Republican angst over his split with Defense Secretary James MattisJames Norman MattisOnly Donald Trump has a policy for Afghanistan New Pentagon report blames Trump troop withdrawal for ISIS surge in Iraq and Syria Mattis returns to board of General Dynamics MORE, signs of an economic downturn and an escalating Russia investigation.
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The Democratic Party is calling for unity as the increasingly nasty fight between Bernie SandersBernie SandersJoe Biden faces an uncertain path Bernie Sanders vows to go to 'war with white nationalism and racism' as president Biden: 'There's an awful lot of really good Republicans out there' MORE supporters and the Democratic National Committee threatens to spoil the party's nominating process at a critical juncture.
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We've been slow to commence constructive dialogue on these matters, but one year out from an historic election, Democratic candidates are at least beginning — finally — to engage the public on AI. Though the conversation is still scant and underdeveloped, at this critical juncture, it's essential to pay close attention to the emergent political discourse, to who's saying what on AI, and to place it into context.
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House Democrats charging ahead with their impeachment investigation will hit a critical juncture this week, throwing the process into the public spotlight as they fight to convince voters of a verdict they themselves have all but ratified: that President TrumpDonald John TrumpGOP senators balk at lengthy impeachment trial Warren goes local in race to build 2202 movement 2628 Democrats make play for veterans' votes MORE abused the office and should be sent packing.
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FBI Director James ComeyJames Brien ComeyBarr predicts progressive prosecutors will lead to 'more crime, more victims' James Comey shows our criminal justice system works as intended Trump says he's 'very strongly' considering commuting Rod Blagojevich's sentence MORE and Apple chief Tim Cook should appear in Congress to discuss the "critical juncture" in the debate over encryption technology, following a court order that Apple help the FBI hack into one of its protected iPhones.
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Donald TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump pushes back on recent polling data, says internal numbers are 'strongest we've had so far' Illinois state lawmaker apologizes for photos depicting mock assassination of Trump Scaramucci assembling team of former Cabinet members to speak out against Trump MORE's campaign appearance in Speaker Paul RyanPaul Davis RyanEmbattled Juul seeks allies in Washington Ex-Parkland students criticize Kellyanne Conway Latina leaders: 'It's a women's world more than anything' MORE's home state on Friday highlights divisions between the top figures in the Republican Party at a critical juncture in the presidential race.
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The disarray in President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump pushes back on recent polling data, says internal numbers are 'strongest we've had so far' Illinois state lawmaker apologizes for photos depicting mock assassination of Trump Scaramucci assembling team of former Cabinet members to speak out against Trump MORE's personal legal team has serious implications as he faces off against special counsel Robert MuellerRobert (Bob) Swan MuellerTrump calls for probe of Obama book deal Democrats express private disappointment with Mueller testimony Kellyanne Conway: 'I'd like to know' if Mueller read his own report MORE at a critical juncture in the Russia investigation, experts say.
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According to a recent independent survey commissioned by Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, 63 percent oppose mass exemptions from current safety standards; 80 percent support minimum performance requirements for computer systems that operate driverless cars, similar to computers operating commercial airplanes; 87 percent want online information about AV capabilities; 75 percent oppose disconnecting steering, gas and brake pedals when the computer is in control; 81 percent support strong cyber security standards; and 84 percent support rules to ensure that human drivers are alert to be able to safely take control from the AV. The House and Senate bills have major safety gaps which need to be addressed to allow for the successful deployment of AVs as well as consumer acceptance of AVs, including: Congress stands at a critical juncture in the future development of automobiles.
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