Do you remember the story about how someone “accidently” leaked the plans of the new Marine One. Need a refresher? Here you go.

What seemed to be such a big deal shrunk just a little bit when Obama axed the program to try to save money. But Don’t worry, in an effort to get a few more votes, Rep. Maurice D. Hinchey (D-N.Y.) is trying to save it. Gawker has the coverage:

Rep. Maurice D. Hinchey (D-N.Y.) vowed to force the White House to accept delivery of a new presidential helicopter Obama says he doesn’t need and doesn’t want. The helicopter program, which cost $835 million this year, supports 800 jobs in Hinchey’s district. “I do think there’s a good chance we can save it,” he said.

Trying to balance the budget at this point has became a seemingly impossible task. But trying to keep your ass from getting shot down, then having members of your own party push forward with it . . . I would be concerned. Hell, after all, you could use a quarter of the money you saved and give those people a VERY nice severance package.

(Via Gawker)