PORKBUSTERS UPDATE: Newt Gingrich is warning Republicans about pork:

With the federal budget deficit at record levels, Gingrich said Americans are losing patience with “pork,” the discretionary spending earmarked to benefit local political constituencies.

“We were sent here to reform Washington, not to be co-opted by Washington,” he said.

Indeed. Meanwhile, in a battle of pork vs. the Navy, guess who wins? Trent Lott’s co-Senator, Thad Cochran (R-MS) is involved.