I hadn't heard that. I thought whatever advertising he was doing was either for his telecommunications network or PSA's. (FReepers are ALWAYS ahead of the news, it seems!) :)
What do you think of my other idea, about appointing Conrad or Dorgan to the Ag post?
Rumor has it that this is Dorgan's last term and that he will retire. I don't think it is necessary to appoint Conrad to anything. With the right candidate and funding he can be taken on directly.