21.   She dismissed critics who contend that all she has done is cut state taxes and pay for those cuts with risky fiscal maneuvers.

22.   She dismisses her critics as guardians of special interests, displaying an abruptness that many say marks her management style.

23.   She dismissed her critics as people who had benefited from jobs and contracts doled out by the former school board.

24.   She dismisses critics who see a conflict of interest.

25.   Smith dismisses critics who he says would pull his forces into missions that he could neither enforce nor define, like searching out indicted war criminals.

26.   Supporters of the bills dismissed critics as communist appeasers.

27.   The president dismissed critics who say that school uniforms hinder free expression.

28.   They dismissed critics who say hospitals are snaring patients once they become eligible for Medicare reimbursements.

29.   Organizer Marc Geiger dismisses critics who have complained that Lollapalooza has lost its way as a showcase for developing acts.

30.   Bush also dismissed critics who say his plan would help the rich more.