State Visits By EPA Chief Seen As Attempt To Affect Clear Skies Vote

Acting EPA Administrator Steve Johnson is visiting coal-producing states Illinois and Indiana during the congressional recess to lobby for Clear Skies, in an effort seen by industry sources as an attempt in part to secure the support of Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL), a key swing vote on the bill. Johnson's remarks to workers at a coal mine in Springfield, IL, on Feb. 23 and a press event about the legislation at the Indiana State House in Indianapolis, with Gov. Mitch...