Sentences with phrase «drew criticism»

Although the scientific credibility of the film drew criticism from climate scientists, the scenario of an abrupt collapse of the AMOC, as a consequence of anthropogenic greenhouse warming, was never assessed with a state - of - the - art climate model.

Sebelius drew criticism from health groups in 2011 when she overruled a Food and Drug Administration plan to allow over-the-counter sales of Plan B, the morning - after pill, to girls under 17 years old.

The plan drew criticism from several members of Congress, particularly those representing districts where NASA is a major economic force, and left many experts concerned that exploration would be hamstrung without the kinds of definite goals on which Constellation had been built — notably returning humans to the moon by 2020.

The nominee also drew criticism from some farm - state Republicans, who raised concerns about her ability to offer evidence - based policy advice.

He has testified in Congress dozens of times, and has issued warnings and published papers that drew criticism from climate - change skeptics.

But the report drew criticism from researchers in the UK, including from Peter Hajek, director of the Tobacco Dependence Research Unit at Queen Mary University of London.

But the study, announced here 24 March at a meeting of the American Astronomical Society's High - Energy Astrophysics Division, drew criticism from researchers who say the analysis is flawed.

When a death during a police confrontation on Staten Island inflamed tensions in July — and the administration drew criticism for giving the Rev. Al Sharpton a prominent position at a subsequent forum on police relations — Mr. de Blasio called on Cardinal Dolan to host a second, less fractious gathering.

The report drew criticism from two University at Buffalo academics, Lower West Side residents and the Clean Air Coalition.

The plans drew criticism from all 10 councilors.

Citi Bike drew criticism earlier this month after it brought 35 stations and 350 bikes to Jersey City before it had any in The Bronx and Staten Island.

DeFrancisco's remark also drew criticism from the state Democratic Party, who called his attack a cheap shot.

But Paterson drew criticism over his handling of the process of replacing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the Senate.

News of the payment delays drew criticism from municipalities and counties, who said it merely pushes costs down from the state to localities.

In September, he drew criticism for withholding details about tenants in SUNY Poly's Zen building in Albany.

The commercial immediately drew criticism from police and firefighter unions that lost members in the 9/11 attack.

Quinn's stance swiftly drew criticism from civil rights advocates, including the NAACP's president, but praise from Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly.

The decision quickly drew criticism from good government observers, as well as from Bharara himself.

Sean Ryan [email protected] A Milwaukee committee's decision to protect some of the Hide House building while leaving other parts open for demolition drew criticism the city is improperly using its historic designation process.

Sampson drew criticism both for his alliance to Paladino and support of charter schools, something that helped Anthony Gorny decide to cast his ballot for Mecozzi.

Some of the proposals announced before the speech drew criticism, including the streetcar plan.

The MTA also drew criticism last March, when a man stabbed two others to death in the Christopher Street subway station.

The governor's veto on the Thruway bill drew criticism from local state legislators who supported the bill, saying it would reduce traffic accidents in the city and provide much - needed respite for commuters once construction begins on Interstate 81.

The agency recently drew criticism for failing to flag potential conflicts of interest in Percoco's financial disclosure form, including substantial payments he reported from the Syracuse - area firm COR Development while on leave from the government.

Howard wore a police uniform at a political rally which drew criticism from local leaders.

But de Blasio's decision to further reduce suspensions by outlawing them completely for kids in kindergarten through second grade drew criticism from the presidents of both the city teachers union and the principals union.

Those comments drew criticism from Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday.

Kelly's support for biofuels drew criticism from activists who felt that it impoverishes third world farmers to assuage first world environmental guilt.

Lazio included similar images in a Web ad released yesterday morning — a move that drew criticism from TPM «s Josh Marshall, who dubbed the former Long Island congressman «Sleazy Rick.»

Manhattan DA Cy Vance, who drew criticism for failing to bring charges against Harvey Weinstein, is now reportedly preparing a criminal case against the disgraced former Hollywood mogul to present to a grand jury.

Curran drew criticism from county lawmakers and residents of some South Shore communities in March when she moved to charge community organizations including Little League for using county parks.

As part of the negotiations that went into the tax extension, which drew criticism from some private entrepreneurs, each town in Essex County is supposed to get $ 2,500 annually from the vacation rental tax to be used for so - called «tourism enhancement funds.»

He drew criticism from liberals when he agreed to work for British Prime Minister David Cameron and his Conservative Party.

Last week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that he supported the closure of underperforming schools statewide, which drew criticism from teachers unions.

A voluble, Bloomberg - bashing pol when she served in the City Council, Ms. James was strikingly mum as Mr. de Blasio drew criticism for placing a phone call to police after a top ally was arrested early this year.

Despite Alexander saying that the pensions proposal was an «offer that the opposition should support», the reactions from the Labour benches drew some criticism.

[28] Stephens drew criticism when he refused to repudiate a letter about challenger Greg Ball which falsely claimed Mr. Ball had received a dishonorable discharge from the United States Air Force.

But the policies still drew criticism, with some women's rights advocates and employment lawyers calling their scope too narrow.

Cuomo's initial remarks drew criticism from the state's Working Families Party, who said in a statement, «On the same day that Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton joined together in unity, Governor Cuomo couldn't bring himself to support his own party.»

Sen. Thomas O'Mara (R - Big Flats) asked Commissioner Richard Ball a couple questions about the fate of the project, which drew criticism in Albany and in Syracuse as a wasteful use of taxpayer dollars.

A casting call seeking «nonwhite men and women» to audition for the hit show «Hamilton» drew criticism from the union representing theater actors, prompting producers to say that they'll amend its language to make clear that anyone is welcome to try out.

Trump said the rise of anti-Semitism in the United States since his inauguration was «horrible» and «painful,» reacting publicly for the first time to mounting threats targeting Jewish people and institutions after he drew criticism for being slow to condemn them.

The line was formed last year as a way to promote women's issues in the statewide elections, but drew criticism from liberals that it was siphoning votes from the labor - backed Working Families Party.

The dismissals drew criticism on social media; with main opposition CHP lawmaker Sezgin Tanrikulu said on twitter that Turkey's long - established universities was being destroyed.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's issuing of an executive order that would extend voting rights to parolees in New York, impacting more than 35,000 people, drew criticism from his opponents on the left and the right.

Assembly Majority Leader Joe Morelle drew criticism for being «a little liberal with his computer's cut - and - paste function» when it comes to the proposed Time Warner Cable / Comcast merger.

As a state assemblyman, he drew criticism in the community for voting to pass the same - sex marriage bill in New York.

But their arrival also drew criticism from Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi, a Democrat from Utica, because the state offered economic incentives to the brewery even though the tanks were made in China.

The proposal immediately drew criticism.

The suggestion upstate New Yorkers flee their homes drew criticism from members of upstate New York's congressional delegation, including U.S. Reps. John Katko and Claudia Tenney — both Republicans.