Political Grapevine: 10/21

" From a political -- Senate Finance Committee ranking member Charles Grassley has sent a letter to health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen civilians. Voicing his concern that a portion of her department's website could be considered propaganda. Grassley points to the state -- support for health care reform this year button. Featured on the HHS homepage visitors can send an email to President Obama praising his health care reform plan. Grassley warns quote any possible -- of appropriated funds by the executive branch. To engage in publicity or propaganda in support of an administration priority. Is a matter that must be taken seriously. He references House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is argument in 2005. That the use of official funds for similar activities or underhanded tactics. That are quote not worthy of our great democracy. And HHS spokesman told roll call newspaper that officials look forward to discussing the issue with senator Grassley. Buyer beware if you plan on getting Sarah Palin's new book going rogue and American life. Be careful where you might just pick up a book that looks strikingly similar but is sure to be -- much different breed -- independent publisher is. Printing going rouge an American nightmare. It was compiled by two editors of the left -- magazine the nation. Publishers described -- is quote an American obsession that just won't go away. They say the book examines the nightmarish prospect of her continuing to dominate the nation's political scene. -- will likely be getting even more headlines as she plugs her new book November 16. On the Oprah Winfrey Show. Immigration rights advocates are spooked by -- Halloween costumes sold by many prominent stores and their web sites. Featuring an orange prison style jumpsuit with illegal alien printed on the front. An alien mast and a green card. The description says quote he didn't just cross the border he crossed the galaxy he's got his green card but it's from another planet. Sure to get some laps. But not everyone is smiling a spokeswoman for an immigrant rights group in Los Angeles says quote. It's this tasteful mean spirited and ignorant of social statements and current debate. On immigration reform. We."