Daily Dose of Clark

General Clark presented his Clean Air Plan today. I'm running a bit short of time today, but here's the quick points:

1. Set tough standards for the worst sources of air pollution, starting with electric power plants:
   • Tough limits on the major pollutants from power plants: NOX, SO2, mercury and carbon dioxide.
   • Aggressive programs to reduce air toxics.
   • Protect the most vulnerable Americans, including children and the elderly.
2. Crack down on corporate polluters:
   • Restore EPA enforcement budgets.
   • Stiffen fines against polluters, targeting repeat offenders for the most serious penalties.
   • Create a new Environmental Compensation Fund consisting of fines.
   • Require modern pollution control equipment when industries expand.
3. Use American technology and know-how to clean our air while creating jobs:
   • Promote innovative pollution control technologies.
   • Utilize market based approaches to lower compliance costs.
   • Support innovative state programs that provide greater protection than federal requirements.
4. Restore trust in the White House on environmental protection:
   • Tell the truth about air pollution to the American people and the world.
   • Put an end to backroom deals.
   • End the revolving door of regulators who leave government to take positions with industries whose regulations they eased.

A transcript of yesterday's Hardball appearence is now available.

Incidentally, some Dean supporters are demonstrating what it means to be a poor winner over on the Clark campaign blog.