Sentences with phrase «drew sharp criticism»

The idea drew sharp criticism in a submission to the OSC from Michael Watson, who spent 10 years as its enforcement director.

The news drew sharp criticism from Labour's shadow education secretary, Lucy Powell, who accused the Conservatives of sabotaging its efforts to use education to counteract the effects of disadvantage.

The move drew sharp criticism and the ads were dropped.

Asserting that it has solved many of the problems that drew sharp criticism the last time out, the National Assessment Governing Board this month began considering a new set of standards for student performance in mathematics.

Dentists could be fined between $ 1,000 and $ 5,000 for failing to disclose where their dental fixtures are made, and that drew sharp criticism.

Gagan's tenure in JCOPE drew sharp criticism, including from commissioners on the panel, and was short - lived.

The rezoning was touted by the de Blasio administration as an example of how to meet the interests of developers while expanding affordable housing, but it drew sharp criticism from activists in the neighborhood and some elected officials, who argued it didn't go far enough in ensuring that space would be reserved for the neighborhood's poorest residents.

The previously announced $ 3.50 fee drew sharp criticism from elected officials, including Erie County Legislature Majority Leader Joseph Lorigo, who is calling for the fees to be dropped entirely.

The head of the FDNY's union drew sharp criticism from Bloomberg after announcing he plans to file a legal challenge to the department's problem - plagued 911 system within the next 24 hours.

His latest move brought him into line with Ed Miliband, the party leader, but drew sharp criticism from the coalition who accused him of «flip flopping».

President Obama drew sharp criticism yesterday for failing to attend the funeral of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

The rezoning plan drew sharp criticism from longtime residents who worry about jobs and affordability.

It drew sharp criticism from Labour MP Pat McFadden, who alleged: «Without an assessment, you have mortgaged the country's economic future to a soundbite.»

Bayern Munich confirmed Niko Kovac as the club's next manager on Friday but drew sharp criticism from his current employers, Eintracht Frankfurt, for allegedly leaking the news a day earlier.

Bayern Munich confirmed Niko Kovac as the club's next manager on Friday but drew sharp criticism from his current employers, Eintracht Frankfurt.

Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk's refusal to take questions from analysts about the electric car maker's financial condition drew sharp criticism from Wall Street analysts and investors on Thursday, pushing its stock down 7 percent.

His no - holds - barred defense of the New York Police Department, often at the expense of minority communities, drew sharp criticism.

Valeant's prescription drug sales began to unravel last year as its history of large price increases drew sharp criticism and the attention of lawmakers as well as New York and Massachusetts attorneys general, which opened investigations.

Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk's refusal to take questions from analysts about the electric car maker's financial condition drew sharp criticism from Wall Street analysts and investors on Thursday, pushing its stock down further.

Nunes has drawn sharp criticism from Rep. Adam Schiff, his Democratic counterpart on the House Intelligence Committee, who said in a statement Friday that though Nunes» memo sought to show that the FBI and the DOJ improperly sought a FISA warrant targeting Page, Nunes had not seen the underlying intelligence on which it was based.

The site is occupied by a 5,000 - year - old, walled Buddhist city, and China's determination to extract copper from the area has drawn sharp criticism from archaeologists and others.

But a campaign to encourage the practice featured topless actresses, drawing sharp criticism from some women's groups.

A proposal to improve safety by capping the number of hours that professional drivers can be on the road has drawn sharp criticism from NYC taxi - industry members.

Stefanik is up for re-election this year and her stance has drawn sharp criticism from Katie Wilson, a small business owner from Keene who has branded herself as a working class alternative to the lawmaker.

The vote to open up the bidding process in the Southern Tier had already drawn sharp criticism before the meeting even came to order.

The Obama administration's proposal to make federal funding for disadvantaged students contingent on states» adoption of reading and math standards that prepare students for college or a career has drawn sharp criticism from groups representing grassroots educators and state lawmakers, even as some governors and members of Congress appear open to the idea.

The journal has also drawn sharp criticism for their abuse of the peer - review process, including one from Michael Mann regarding a criticized study co-authored by Willie Soon and Sallie Baliunas.

Those delays in today's post-Jordan legal environment have drawn sharp criticism from other justices.

Not exact matches

In 2010, mayor Rahm Emmanuel drew sharp — and deserved — criticism for privately calling a group of politicians «f *** ing retarded.»

The popularity of the dynamic young evangelist Billy Graham at first drew news coverage and then, as his ministry grew, brought sharp negative criticism.

Lord's explosive bouts with commentators during the 2016 election and afterward drew both widespread attention online and sharp criticism from left - leaning organizations.

Trump's criticism drew sharp rebukes across social media, including from Lin - Manuel Miranda, creator and original star of «Hamilton,» who has family on Puerto Rico and is raising money for Maria relief efforts.

2017 was a big year for education news in Los Angeles, drawing national attention to the most expensive school board race in U.S. history, the looming fiscal cliff exacerbated by declining enrollment, and a new state accountability system that has sparked sharp criticism from parent groups across the state and education advocates across the nation.