By CHARLES BABINGTON WASHINGTON - The Senate sent President Bush a bill Thursday to make lawmakers pay for private plane rides and disclose more about their efforts to fund pet projects and raise money from lobbyists.

President Bush is not backing off his intention to put three nominees in top environmental regulatory posts despite objections about their pro-industry views. The White House has resubmitted the names of William Wehrum to head the Environmental Protection Agency's air office, Alex A.

By Hope Yen THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- The Senate Judiciary Committee chairman said Sunday he intends to subpoena White House officials involved in ousting federal prosecutors and is dismissing anything short of their testimony in public.

Vice President Dick Cheney's plane experienced a minor mechanical problem but was making a refueling stop in Singapore as planned on Sunday, the White House said.

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