Congress was away to. So President Obama avoided what would surely be a prickly confirmation by appointing a man who will have a very big say on your future healthcare. Quite handy. With no help from a plumber, he said this:

Meantime, Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs was pretty much speechless when asked this:

Speaking of the Arizona law, baseball star Michael Young says it's "ridiculous." Guess he's for short fences, too.

Also from the world of sports, LeBron James -- with all the excitement of a 30-point NBA blowout -- announced he's leaving home in Cleveland to play for Miami. Let's see... Mistake By the Lake? ... or South Beach? I know which one I'd pick, too. Good for LeBron. He's the best basketball talent this planet's seen since MJ. Of course, the folks in Cleveland are sore. But don't begrudge a man who moves on to make more money, become more successful, and have more happiness. Oh, and avoid state income tax, too! Nice move, LeBron!

And is this the right stuff? Muslim outreach by NASA? Well, we can't afford a fancy trip to Mars or even the Moon, can we? So the Obama administration will try to rendezvous with Islam.