1.   The proposal has drawn the ire of local residents.

2.   Their proposal has drawn a muted reaction from most observers.

3.   The proposals have drawn fierce criticism from the Environmental Investigation Agency, which argues that EC funds would be better used to develop more environmental tourism in the region.

4.   Although the proposal is drawing at least tacit support from fisheries advocates, government regulators and environmentalists, some private industries take a more jaundiced view.

5.   And does the proposal not draw the United Nations into American domestic politics, which require that the influx of Haitian refugees be stemmed?

6.   Both proposals have drawn fire from Democrats, especially those concerned about draining funds away from public schools.

7.   Acquista says he will not proceed if his development proposal does not draw wholehearted support.

8.   After years in which dissident shareholders could not muster many votes, their proposals are now drawing substantial support.

9.   Both Barr and Nelson said they believe the proposal will draw broad bipartisan opposition.

10.   Bush said it would undermine his energy policy, but the decision came after the proposal drew heavy fire from business groups and some Republicans in Congress.