[eno_]

It's a lot more than loyalty. Have you EVER heard of a bureaucrat getting fired for defending pork? Corp of Engineers water projects are among the most sacred forms of pork in all of DC. Once again, Dubya outperforms!

[eureka!]

Good point. I believe W wants his tax relief to work within a budget and I believe he is chopping at the pork. Incrementalism works both ways. Yes, there is spending for education et seq but if he does not, he will be crucified. It will continue to be an interesting presidency to follow....

[RightWhale]

Corp of Engineers water projects

Including wetlands.