11.   The decision was immediately blasted by animal-rights activists, who said it would spark resumed elephant slaughters by poachers.

12.   The decision was immediately blasted by animal-rights activists, who said any relaxation would spark resumed elephant slaughters by poachers.

13.   Tobacco industry officials blasted the decision and charged that the panel headed by FDA director David Kessler was discouraging smokers by branding them as addicts.