But many lawmakers, political analysts and former and current Foreign Service officers charge that the Bush Administration has let the diplomatic spoils system get out of control.

But the attacks appeared to have little practical effect, and many lawmakers charged that the Governor's strategy had more to do with the 1990 gubernatorial election than the 1989 legislative session.

Democratic lawmakers also charged that Mr. Pataki had tinkered with the state's incredibly complex school aid formulas to deny the city extra money for its growing student population.

Some lawmakers have charged that such awards to foreign companies could worsen the nation's trade deficit and hurt struggling American companies that could be doing the work.

Instead, many lawmakers charge that corporate expatriates are refusing to pay their fair share of taxes and so support the military at a time of threat from terrorism.

Other Democratic lawmakers charge that the Administration conspired to mislead Congress by withholding crucial documents.

The American lawmakers charge that the panel has exceed its authority.

Then, Democratic lawmakers charged they were disproportionately hurt by the proposed closings, and the plan was scrapped.

He has drawn criticism for his housing policies, with both Republican and Democratic lawmakers charging that he has failed to build low- and moderate-income units fast enough.

Democratic lawmakers charged that senior Administration officials misled them about the policy afterward.