Again, great idea.

Again, great idea.

If Bush hadn't bankrupted the country, I'd fully support it.

But, aren't we supposed to be looking to cut spending and balance the budget?

The federal government plans to spend $2.2 billion to clean up pollution in the Great Lakes and halt the spread of invasive species over the next five years.

. . . Congress has approved $475 million for the Great Lakes cleanup plan, though Jackson said little of the money has been spent. President Obama asked Congress for $300 million more this year, and Jackson said he will seek even more in the years ahead.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/environment/2010-02-21-great-lakes-asian-carp_N.htm