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While failure to get the powers would be viewed as a significant setback for the administration's trade agenda, rejecting them also carries risk for Democrats.
The Irish Republican Army was reported to have delivered a sharp rebuff to demands for its disarmament by Prime Minister Tony Blair of Britain, in what was taken as a significant setback to efforts to cement Northern Ireland's frail peace.
The Irish Republican Army was reported today to have delivered a sharp rebuff to demands for its disarmament by Prime Minister Tony Blair of Britain, in what was taken here as a significant setback to efforts to cement Northern Ireland's frail peace.
After nearly two months of testimony and several weeks of deliberation, the overall result here was seen as a significant setback for federal authorities, who arrested Mr. Blagojevich almost two years ago to stop what they described unambiguously as "a political corruption crime spree".
The denouncement comes as a significant setback for Pruitt.
In Israel, Laqqis' death was portrayed as a significant setback for Hezbollah.
For Elan, the F.T.C. investigation -- and the deteriorating relationship with King -- is a significant setback as it tries to raise $1.5 billion to pay debt due at the end of the year.
A17 Pornography Sites Shuttered The business for Web sites that offer child pornography generated by Web cameras has been dealt a significant setback as some of the most trafficked sites that directed potential customers to minors' online Webcams have shut down.
They said the death of Mr. Yazid, also known as Saeed al-Masri, was a significant setback to Al Qaeda's ability to help plan and support cross-border attacks against American and allied forces in Afghanistan from its haven in Pakistan's tribal areas.
England's rebuilding process under Stuart Lancaster suffered a significant setback as Australia's under-fire side held on for a narrow but deserved win.
Today in Congress, privacy reform faced a significant setback as the House voted 256 to 164 to extend a controversial piece of legislation that provides for a warrantless surveillance program that at times targets American citizens.
