Senate turns to Michael Crichton for advice.

From the NYT:

His last book, "State of Fear," was published more than nine months ago, but the reviews were still pouring in on Wednesday, even as Michael Crichton folded his 6-foot-9-inch frame into a seat to testify before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Senators, Michael Crichton is a hack writer.  Why are you taking him seriously?