While acknowledging progress, Satcher has criticized health disparities.

But Mr. Reilly and others also say that by refusing to acknowledge progress and incessantly beating the drums of doom, environmentalists are not helping.

And we must acknowledge progress.

Though the panel acknowledged "substantial progress," it concluded that "significant gaps" remain in the understanding of lasers and particle-beam weapons, so central to Star Wars.

The critics acknowledge progress but say it has not kept up with the epidemic.

"We in the United States acknowledge progress in areas like access to presidential and sensitive sites," Mr. Richardson said.

The GAO also reports on federal programs and policies that are working well and acknowledges progress and improvements.

Maura Harty, assistant secretary for consular affairs in the State Department, said critics failed to acknowledge progress that had been made.

Mr. Cose is not one of those who are reluctant to acknowledge progress for fear of dampening indignation.

I also want to acknowledge good progress made with the common agricultural policy and, in particular, the IAC system, which has given great benefit as well.