71.   The information was put forward as Bush faced criticism over his decision not to return to Washington immediately upon learning of the plane crash into the World Trade Center.

72.   The inmate phone flap comes at a time when the criminal justice board is reeling from criticism over recent purchasing practices.

73.   The intense criticism over Indian Point has affected many employees on a personal level, trickling down to their dinner and telephone conversations.

74.   The IMF already faces criticism over charges that aid to Russia may have been diverted to officials and organized crime.

75.   The mayor attempted to defuse mounting criticism over the remark and said critics should accept the apology Dyson had already offered.

76.   The NFL has come under increased criticism over the haphazard manner in which teams select head coaches and front-office personnel.

77.   The president-elect is already facing criticism over his decision to name his brother Adolfo minister of welfare.

78.   The researchers repeated the analysis after receiving worldwide criticism over their methodology but reached the same results.

79.   The senator also shrugged off criticism over his absence during a key Senate vote on farm legislation.