Some critics said the federal effort did not go far enough.

There is no way to do that without a focused federal effort.

The federal effort to find a place to put wastes began in the 1960's.

Now federal efforts are under way to protect the bird.

The federal effort does not expect to generate much data before the end of 2003.

But some state officials and advocates for older Americans said the federal effort could create new confusion.

The federal effort ultimately failed and the state did not finance the organization.

It is also cited by social advocates as having done more than any other federal effort to bring poor single mothers into the work force.

The federal effort has met with praise from local chiefs, although there are still critics.

Learn more in this section about federal efforts to improve education for Idaho's youth.