1.   Human rights groups have blasted the government for its treatment of political prisoners.

2.   A food group blasts Rep. Scott Klug and his bill to streamline the Food and Drug Administration.

3.   A group of environmentalists blasts GOP proposals to cut sustainable energy programs.

4.   But environmental groups blasted the new direction.

5.   Consumer groups blasted banks for gouging customers.

6.   Consumer groups blasted those increases.

7.   Environmental groups blasted the voluntary approach, saying it will do nothing to reduce emissions.

8.   Outraged consumer groups on Wednesday blasted Republican-backed legislation that would replace state laws requiring rebuilt wrecked cars to carry warning labels.

9.   Others belonging to gay rights groups are blasting the decision and vowing to fight taxpayer funding of the organization.

10.   Aid groups blasted the move as premature and warned Germany against forcing refugees to go home against their will.