Democratic supporters of Mr. Lehman disputed that he lacked the expertise for the job.

The bill's supporters dispute the contention that the legislation is being driven by tobacco lobbyists.

Mr. Pasko's supporters do not dispute that he had access to military secrets by virtue of his job.

Lawmakers and other supporters of the proposed amendment disputed the notion that it amounted to discrimination and said that accusation was offensive.

Growers and their supporters strongly dispute the criticisms of their operations.

LaRouche and his supporters disputed the charges, claiming the trials were politically motivated.

The supporters of his main rival Muhammadu Buhari, who is popular in the north are now angry and disputing the results.

The agency and its supporters had disputed the findings of the broadcasters and said the commercial broadcasters feared competition.

The bills' supporters have disputed some of the numbers behind these claims and conceded the validity of others.

Corporate executives and some supporters on university faculties dispute these assertions.