But advocates worried that without a unified voice, New York City would run into trouble.
Other advocates worry more about the choices some people will face if this winter is very cold.
Given the finite federal resources and the new priorities, advocates worry that immigrant rights and services are at risk.
And advocates of the college press worry that the decision will embolden administrators in higher education to crack the whip too.
But advocates worry that many people who deserve extra help would not meet those strict criteria.
But advocates also worry that China will use the agreement as window dressing.
Some advocates, however, worry that hospitals are overusing the procedure.
Some advocates worry that employers may not be able to accommodate the often-chaotic lives of young, unskilled mothers.
In the meantime, advocates for the riverfront voice worry about continued rotting of the pier.
Mr. Bush has described the move as consistent with his priorities, but advocates worry that the program's social service mission might be lost.