While I cheer for Fairbanks, or any Alaskan community, for that matter, that gets good fiscal news like this, I share Mr. Cole's observation that the same people (representatives and voters alike) who decry federal spending suddenly reverse course and cheer when the big bucks happen to come to town.  Is it ironic? Hypocritical? or just a "good" decision?  If there has to be a "winner," why not Alaska?  It all makes sense, on paper.  But it's also a good reminder that the next time taxpayers say they want less government spending, they should think through the ramifications of what less spending means.