1. IG suggested modifying, not killing Triana (although the "virtual Triana" option is an intriguing idea that's been ignored by Republicans, presumably out of Gore-hatred).

2. Ironically, one IG suggestion was to revert it to the educational mission that Gore had suggested.

3. The IG report was also written prior to construction - once constructed, the only savings is launch costs.

4. Commercial Space Act is hardly relevant now, noone could imagine a Shuttle launch at this point.

5. Cong. Nethercutt is a complete hack.

Meanwhile, the Nat'l Academy of Sciences said launching Triana was a good idea.