You need a reality check.....BIG TIME!!
Well, it is something to discuss. I don't know that Hillary would be able to abuse these programs: she is too trite.
The fact that Homeland Defense, whatever they call it, exists is a result of a bi-partisan effort.
Bush's last major decision just before WTC911 was on foetal stem cells, and it was a thoughtful, informed, and proper decision. It was proper in that it recognized the limits of authority of the Federal Government in the matter. That authority is whether the Federal Government should fund such research.
Whatever became of TIPS? Dead through lack of interest?