Two Notes on the Continuing Resolution

From the appropriations committee summary of the continuing resolution (i.e, the budget deal):

The legislation also eliminates four Administration “Czars,” including the “Health Care Czar,” the “Climate Change Czar,” the “Car Czar,” and the “Urban Affairs Czar.”

Anastasia screamed in vain.

And:

For the Department of Transportation, the bill eliminates new funding for High Speed Rail and rescinds $400 million in previous year funds, for a total reduction of $2.9 billion from fiscal year 2010 levels.   

I didn't realize it was possible to throw trains under the bus.

Petty and shortsighted.