Arab-American groups also had a difficult time making inroads with President Clinton early on in his first term.

Leaders of Arab-American groups say some complaints involve treatment by co-workers or bosses.

Civil rights advocates and Arab-American groups called on the bureau today to revoke its directive.

Republicans also reached out to the Arab-American group.

The interviews will be voluntary, but in the past, such efforts have been criticized by Arab-American groups.

Some Arab-American groups say the $70 million film, which opens on Nov. 6, has not got it right.

Though at least one Arab-American group has complained about negative images in the film, there are plenty of harsh judgments to go around.

Arab-American groups also complained about the film's contention that another attack by Islamic terrorists was inevitable.

By contrast, Arab-American groups and Arab governments have had less success putting forward their agendas.

The bill, sent to a coalition of Arab-American groups, resulted in a free-speech lawsuit.