21.   The merger proposal sparked criticism from Democrats and Common Cause.

22.   The move sparked criticism in Congress and a lawsuit from the tobacco industry.

23.   The new report could mean further trouble for a government-developed system that has sparked criticism since its existence was first revealed in July.

24.   The notion of Westernization has sparked some criticism in the Asian-American community.

25.   The proposed board has sparked considerable criticism from the Treasury Department.

26.   The report sparked renewed criticism of the Medicare agency.

27.   The release of the scores also sparked renewed criticism of the test throughout the state.

28.   The trade sanctions have sparked criticism, particularly from Canada, which has companies that do business with Cuba.

29.   Although Arab countries condemned the attacks, the bombing of Afghanistan and civilian casualties have sparked wide criticism.

30.   An American college awarded Second Premier Hun Sen an honorary doctorate Tuesday, sparking criticism from local human rights advocates that the award was inappropriate.