Bush Trying to Keep 'Clear Skies' Alive

President Bush is standing firmly behind his air pollution policy, urging Congress to pass his initiative over the arguments of environmentalists who say it would weaken the Clean Air Act.
For the second time in two days, Bush will ask lawmakers on Tuesday to embrace his "Clear Skies" Initiative, a plan for reducing mercury, nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide pollution from coal-burning power plants.
"I expect Congress to act," Bush said Monday at a power plant in Michigan as he tried to strengthen his environmental image during a trip that also included a visit to Pennsylvania. The two states are crucial to his re-election strategy...