This decision was hailed by creationists, and sparked a statewide and nationwide controversy with scientists condemning the change.

The Mormon issue made the situation for women the topic of nationwide controversy.

Almost as soon as the first edition was released, it became part of a nationwide controversy over reform mathematics.

These comments caused a nationwide controversy.

In more recent times, the Klamath Project has been the focus of nationwide controversy.

A proposed dam at Echo Park turned into a nationwide environmental controversy in the early 1950s.

A nationwide controversy began in 1919 with Elliott's dismissal of an economics professor.

Although part of the election manifesto, this plan ignited nationwide controversy.

The disclosure was intended to attract new members to the Post but it set in motion a nationwide controversy that pitted hardliners against civil libertarians.

The use of Lasix in thoroughbred racing has been a matter of growing nationwide controversy.