much-criticized

That law eased a much-criticized disparity in the old rules—created in the 1980s in response to rising violence and drug-addiction rates in urban areas—whereby crack-cocaine crimes were punished far more harshly than those relating to powder cocaine.

New Terms in Crack Debate Gary Fields 2011

Mr. Parsons is best known for his stewardship of Time Warner Inc. as chairman and chief executive after the media company's much-criticized 2000 merger with America Online Inc.

Citi Chairman Parsons Considers a Departure Suzanne Kapner 2012

The proposed legislation is inspired by the much-criticized French law of 12 June 2001, known as the "About-Picard Law", which allows for the imposition of restrictions on religious groups based on a new offense of "abuse of a state of ignorance or weakness", an offense unprecedented in Europe in modern times.

Joseph K. Grieboski: Discriminatory Draft Law In Belgium Violates Fundamental Religious Rights Joseph K. Grieboski 2011

The amendment, offered by Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) but based on an earlier bill introduced by Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.), would remove the 1099 provision, a much-criticized segment of the health care overhaul that would require businesses to file forms to the IRS for vendors with whom they have $600 or more in transactions.

Republicans Promise More Health Care Repeal Effors Elise Foley 2011

The proposed legislation is inspired by the much-criticized French law of 12 June 2001, known as the "About-Picard Law", which allows for the imposition of restrictions on religious groups based on a new offense of "abuse of a state of ignorance or weakness", an offense unprecedented in Europe in modern times.

Joseph K. Grieboski: Discriminatory Draft Law In Belgium Violates Fundamental Religious Rights Joseph K. Grieboski 2011

The proposed legislation is inspired by the much-criticized French law of 12 June 2001, known as the "About-Picard Law", which allows for the imposition of restrictions on religious groups based on a new offense of "abuse of a state of ignorance or weakness", an offense unprecedented in Europe in modern times.

Joseph K. Grieboski: Discriminatory Draft Law In Belgium Violates Fundamental Religious Rights Joseph K. Grieboski 2011

She says she was against some of the more controversial aspects of her father's administration, such as his much-criticized third run for office.

Fujimori Struggles With Her Father's Legacy Robert Kozak 2011

He resigned to take responsibility for the company's much-criticized handling of the March 11 disasters that crippled Fukushima Daiichi.

Photos of the Day: May 20 2011

Mr. Ackermann had previously pledged to break with the much-criticized German tradition of CEOs ascending to the supervisory board.

Deutsche Bank Draws Criticism on CEO Move Laura Stevens 2011

The amendment, offered by Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) but based on an earlier bill introduced by Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.), would remove the 1099 provision, a much-criticized segment of the health care overhaul that would require businesses to file forms to the IRS for vendors with whom they have $600 or more in transactions.

Republicans Promise More Health Care Repeal Effors Elise Foley 2011