Andy:

When you are talking "pork barrel" do you mean a separate "bill" or line item in the federal budget to pay for the establishment of a museum in South Bend?

If so do you know if anyone has approached any Congressman or Senator as to whether they have any interest is doing such a thing?

Due to the budget shortfalls I'd be surprised if we could get anyone to do it this year.  I know that "pork" is always in the budget, but most of the time it is to benefit a group, project, etc., in a district.  The proviison of the porkt may then help someone get elected or relected.  Since HPOCA members are spread all over the country and Canada it would appear to me that getting special legislation would be low on most members of Congresses priority lists.

Just some of my thoughts.

Bill Brandt