The $190 trillion reconstruction effort, languishing since the President's approval numbers took a turn for the terrible, has come under intense fire from congress recently, prompting some to characterize the appointment of Rove to "Supreme Commandant" of the Death Star as the final blow to his otherwise accomplished Republican career.  Yet others are celebrating the announcement as a "powerful step forward" in the "dominion over all star systems in the Republic."

Speaking from the still under construction Death Star bridge, Lord Cheney told reporters that the move was "crucial' to his plans for "total galactic hegemony" and ultimate "dissolution of the Congress."  "The reconstruction represents 100% of the entire world's GDP over a decade," Lord Cheney said.  "As such, I can think of no one better suited to handle all the world's resources than a Texan political hack."

Meanwhile, rumors of a rebel base on the dark side of the moon continue to be vehemently denied by N.A.S.A. officials. "We have absolutely no proof that the rebel alliance has a base on the dark side or any side of the moon," said Admiral Jack Jackson of the N.A.S.A. High Command.  "That being said, have no doubt that the rebellion shall soon be completely crushed and unable to hinder the Empire's evil ambitions ever again."