Excess Baggage was not effective by doing any of that all he did was his job. Sure you can give him credit for doing his job but high praise I think not. He intervened, no he did what was required for him to represent Alaska's interests in those instances. How can you praise someone who helped bring about our present health care problems. Remember what he did to get the union votes in Anchorage who was he representing then as well, like always himself. He does what he sees in his best interest so he can continue with his chosen career path a film flam politician.