31.   Civil liberties groups immediately criticized the bill, saying that if it passed they would mount a challenge based on the argument that it violated the state Constitution.

32.   Congress exempted itself from the change, however, after some watchdog groups criticized the proposal.

33.   Consumer groups also criticized the settlement reached in the antitrust lawsuit in Atlanta against the airlines.

34.   Consumer groups criticized the hikes and said they feared additional rate increases would be approved for other carriers.

35.   Consumer groups criticized the plan Monday, saying an alliance that would create one of the largest refiners and marketers in the country would push prices still higher.

36.   Consumer advocacy groups criticized the notification program, saying it would not reach all potential claimants.

37.   Conservation groups collectively criticize President Clinton for his stand on environmental issues, specifically his support for a salvage logging bill.

38.   Consumer groups have criticized the provision, arguing that the outside review bodies -- who would be paid by the companies -- could be biased.

39.   Environmental groups are criticizing the Bush administration for seeking the elimination of mandatory programs under the Clean Water Act in exchange for voluntary measures to stop pollution.

40.   Environmentalists sought a federal restraining order against the use of pepper spray on nonviolent demonstrators, and national environmental groups have criticized the treatment of demonstrators.