Necessary Government Spending?

According to this article found at reason.com, during the fall election season (and on in to December), the White House funded some $48 million nationally in anti-marijuana ads.

And drudge, always looking for a scoop, reports that John Edwards was chewing gum during a diner marking the 30th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Isn't there anything more important to report, mr. drudge?