Bush touting energy plan at lab that was about to lay off researchers

This week brings another p.r. spectacle from Bush, the subject being energy policy. However, as we've seen so many times before, actions speak louder than words when it comes to George Bush. The Bushies were going to step on their own message today we learned from AP's story:

On Tuesday, Bush plans to visit the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colo., to talk about speeding the development of biofuels.

The lab, with a looming $28 million budget shortfall, had announced it was cutting its staff by 32 people, including eight researchers.

And what a coincidence, just before Bush got there, they found money to save them:

But in advance of Bush's visit, Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman over the weekend directed the transfer of $5 million to the private contractor that runs the lab, so the jobs can be saved.

Someone needs to keep an eye on the lab. How long do you think those jobs will be around after Bush leaves? Because in Bush world, there is no need for pesky scientists and researchers.