benchmarks

Under the trigger proposal, a public option would become available later, should the private insurance industry not meet certain benchmarks on coverage and cost.

Pawlenty: With trigger, Dems 'will shoot themselves in the foot' 2009

The legislation could establish certain benchmarks: if premiums do not decrease by X% over Y years, then a public plan would enter the Exchange.

Wonk Room » What Would A ‘Trigger’ Public Option Look Like? 2009

Will certain benchmarks be favored at the expense of others?

Social Security Reform, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009

The insurance companies are expected to meet certain benchmarks related to coverage and costs, MY EYE!!!!!!!

'Why should the liberals always cave?' Dem asks 2009

Crafting of the upgraded benchmarks is nearly completed, the officials said Wednesday, adding they will become a part of larger objectives for the path ahead in Afghanistan set by the administration in March.

Administration sets benchmarks to measure Afghanistan progress 2009

It won't be immediately apparent as to whether this partnership will lower HIV rates in the District, though Hader's team has established some short-term benchmarks of progress.

A Better Female Condom 2010

The determination of whether Iraq meets those benchmarks is up to the president.

May « 2007 « Bill Ayers 2007

The determination of whether Iraq meets those benchmarks is up to the president.

Michael Ratner Speaks Up 2007

If the Iraqis achieve certain benchmarks there should be obvious benefits.

Sound Politics: Pre-Bush Announcement Thoughts 2007

General Motors Corp. Vice Chairman Robert Lutz said Wednesday that the auto maker is focused more on "looking out over years into the future," rather than being overly focused on shorter-term benchmarks such as quarterly earnings and the No. 1 global sales position.

GM Vice Chairman Says Focus 2008