That's my state. But of course, we have a Democratic governor.

Pennsylvania will file a federal lawsuit challenging the Bush administration's decision to weaken air quality rules and exempt thousands of old power plants, refineries and factories from having to install expensive pollution controls when they upgrade production facilities.

State Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen McGinty said the administration's controversial amendments to the Clean Air Act's New Source Review standards will lead to more air pollution and increased public health risks and put Pennsylvania businesses at a competitive disadvantage.

"Pennsylvanians will pick up the tab for this blow to our competitiveness and this assault on our health. We urge President Bush to reverse course and protect commonwealth residents," McGinty said.

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