Mr. Treshman and his aides have criticized mainline British groups opposed to abortion for taking what the Americans see as a feeble approach.

His aides routinely criticize President Oscar Luigi Scalfaro for failing to support the Government.

Mr. Bush's aides criticized it as unfocused.

One senior aide to the Democratic Congressional leadership criticized the lobbying effort.

Mr. Hoffa's aides criticized the request for an election delay.

Mr. Schwarzenegger, a Republican and a vociferous advocate of the death penalty, has not taken a position on the bill, though a top aide has publicly criticized it.

An aide to Mr. Gulotta criticized Ms. Murphy in turn for being "unable to offer feasible alternatives."

There has been vigorous debate within the administration about how to proceed in Afghanistan, but General McChrystal and his aides did not overtly criticize administration policy.

He has not condemned the Legislature's plan, although his aides have criticized some details.

Mr. Giuliani and his aides criticized the Port Authority yesterday for failing to give the tunnel serious consideration.