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House Republicans received a thumbs up from President George W. Bush on
Monday when he said environmental rules and paperwork are obstacles holding up
U.S. refinery expansions.

Bush specifically criticized the relatively obscure "new source review" rule
administered by the Environmental Protection Agency as part of the Clean Air
Act. It aims to protect public health by ensuring that refinery expansions do
not increase acid rain and smog.