Malaysia Wallace, age six, is one of 6 million American children who suffer from asthma, which can be caused or worsened by smog. President Bush's proposal would allow 68 percent more emissions of smog-forming nitrogen oxides than currently permitted.
"The sky is clear—and we intend to keep it that way."
—President George W. Bush, calling on Congress to pass legislation based on his "Clear Skies" initiative, September 16, 2003
