Officials in many states blame Washington for making their situation worse.

Local and state government officials have blamed a federal law for the failure to invest in these public works.

But he and other officials blame the Europeans for their failure to follow that course.

Vietnamese officials blame many of their problems on the American embargo.

Palestinian and Israeli officials blamed each other for the deaths.

Elected officials will deplore the situation and blame each other.

Some officials blame road building and deforestation for the flooding.

One official blamed poor construction standards for the widespread damage.

Some officials blame local community groups that have fought such construction by protest and legal challenge.

Iranian officials blame the country's poor aviation record on the sanctions.