61. It was halted last month by a court injunction when native groups argued an environmental assessment is needed. 62. Jewish and anti-Nazi groups argued that the message, however well intended, could be misunderstood or exploited by right-wing groups. 63. Jewish groups argue the construction, nearing completion, should be stopped. 64. Labor groups have argued that free trade pacts often cost American jobs as corporations seek to take advantage of low wages in developing nations. 65. Last year, proposed legislation for a federal ban was scuttled after scientific research groups argued that it might hamper legitimate uses of cloning human cells. 66. Lawyers for the Stratton group argue that the association committee did not calculate the markups correctly, and that Stratton has become a law-abiding, even model, citizen. 67. Muslim groups have also argued that actions by the Bush administration, especially those singling out Muslim immigrants for investigation and detention, have encouraged public hostility toward Islam. 68. Not content there, many broadcasting groups have argued that the government should expand other protections for their industry. 69. On the lawsuit bill, business groups had argued consumers would have benefited from lower prices if companies faced lower legal costs. 70. Pro-immigrant groups argued that immigrants should retain due process rights, especially when they are detained. |