As a result Cook faced mounting criticism from within his own party for spending too much time abroad.

A plan by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to create a national journalists' council to regulate Brazil's boisterous press has prompted mounting criticism here.

During 2009 and 2010 the school has been the subject of mounting criticism and debate by parents and local politicians over the proposed hard federation with the girl's high school.

The unusually blunt critique, contained in a May 24 memorandum to the Smithsonian's board, reflects mounting criticism within the Smithsonian of Mr. Small's style of management and making decisions.

Facing mounting public criticism and pressure to solve the case, the police have now arrested Carlos Enrique Vielman, a 24-year-old drifter with a criminal record for rape, assault and public drunkenness.

As NBC becomes "the subject of mounting public criticism and pressure, the potential for hearings is good," he said.

The committee's new report, to be submitted Thursday to Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone, comes amid mounting criticism both at home and overseas over Japan's slowness to act on last year's recommendations.

Mr. Nelson has come under mounting criticism both for his management of the billion-dollar-a-year agency and for the tough actions he has taken against illegal immigrants.

Since his post-Election Day vow to review the controversial school financing law, Gov. Jim Florio has come under mounting criticism and pressure for revision from all sides.

There are growing protests...there is mounting criticism...the feeling of unease is spreading, including amongst fervent supporters and key allies of a consistent fight against terrorism.