Advocates for immigrants and refugees and officials in states like New York, California and Florida, with many noncitizens, welcomed the agreement.

Advocates welcomed the vote and said the abstinence language would not pose a serious problem.

Advocates for the refugees welcomed the plan but said too few people would be helped.

Advocates for the homeless welcomed Thursday's settlement as a move that places the responsibility for the shelter of citizens in the hands of the authorities.

Advocates of car safety welcomed the action, but added that it was overdue and did not cover the leading cause of death in side-impact crashes, head injuries.

Advocates for Metro-North riders in Westchester, naturally, welcomed Connecticut's plans.

Advocates of traditional history-teaching welcomed the emphasis on events, people and dates.

Advocates welcomes people of all genders, identities and nationalities.

Advocates of animal rights welcomed the decision.