On the less positive side, clean tech in the U.S. has unquestionably turned political, with partisan attacks by certain lobbyists, legislators, and utilities in several states resulting in minor setbacks (for now) of clean tech-friendly policies like net metering and renewable portfolio standards.
On the other side, all nine Democrats voted no, with many warning that putting him on the bench would result in harsh setbacks for civil rights, the environment and safety in the workplace because he was committed to a conservative legal agenda.
Julian Bond, the group's chairman, argued that one more conservative vote on the Supreme Court could result in a setback for civil rights causes.
Parliamentary elections in Oct., 2002, resulted in a setback for Musharraf, as the Pakistan Muslim League–Quaid (PMLQ), which supported him, placed second in terms of the seats it won.
Perth-based Wesfarmers said the cold snap had played havoc with demand for plants and garden furniture, resulting in a fresh setback for the struggling chain.
A sudden withdrawal could result in a major setback for the US-led Nato coalition, particularly if other countries follow suit.
The single-operation approach, Dr. Goodrich explained, often resulted in serious neurological setbacks for at least one of the children.
As the ruling on Friday in Washington suggests, a series of legal challenges to this secrecy has resulted in striking legal setbacks for the administration.
His move has also resulted in other setbacks.
Sunday's local elections in Turkey resulted in a major setback for the president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and his ruling alliance.
I agree with Thomas L. Friedman that Ralph Nader's efforts could result in a significant setback for environmentalism should George W. Bush prevail in Florida (column, Dec. 8).
