Hope it Lasts Longer Than His Presidential Runs

Seriously, can I please take over the press office at USDA. I mean, did Vilsack fire everyone there to save a few bucks (then again, he doesn't talk to anyone who's a career person, so there is no reason to think it is different up there)?

First, there is the appalling "USDA and the stimulus" page. Highlights of USDA's "plan":

* The Act allows up to 3 percent of the funds provided to RD for administrative costs (approximately $130.8 million).
* Broadband loan budget authority and loan levels to be determined by the agency.
* Mandatory funding; reflects CBO scoring.
* Provides $90 million annually through December 31, 2010 and $22.5 million for the first quarter of FY 2011.

(I swear, those are the actual bullet points.)

Then this hilarious story about Gardengate. Vilsack has been running around telling everyone about his "People's Garden." Except it looks like no one has thought beyond the press release and photo op. Turns out the garden has no owner, budget, or plan (and let's not even start on his talk about improving USDA facilities around the country and world) - other than it being tended by "disabled folks."