Question: This removes Attorney General Reno's rationale for not appointing an independent counsel.
Even after this, Attorney General Reno's rationale still stands with respect to the question of why he wouldn't appoint independent counsel.

Answer: no

Question: Five grants with a national scope were awarded (see below).
5 grants to worsen the nation were given.

Answer: no

Question: If food stamps are destigmatized, though, nobody will look at you funny--even if you really aren't working at all.
People won't shame food stamp abusers.

Answer:
it is not possible to tell