WELL, PORK IS BIG IN IOWA

Our two distinguished Senators have voted to give Trent Lott $700 million to tear-up and rebuild a brand-new railroad - as part of "emergency" hurricane relief efforts.

But at least Senator Tom is willing to cut Ramona Cunningham's salary, now that she's already fired. Way to go, Senator; I always like an excuse to post my favorite Tom Harkin photo.



Ramona Cunningham and Senator Harkin at the dedication of the Harkin Learning Center at CIETC headquarters.