Cash for Refrigerators
• Business WeekA $300 million cash-for-clunkers-type federal program to boost sales of energy-efficient home appliances provides a glimmer of hope for beleaguered makers of washing machines and dishwashers.
A $300 million cash-for-clunkers-type federal program to boost sales of energy-efficient home appliances provides a glimmer of hope for beleaguered makers of washing machines and dishwashers.

Comments on the Business Week site seem split between "what BS" and "oh boy, I get a shiny new appliance at my neighbor's expense!"
How about Cash for Elected Officials since they seem to be the biggest waste of money and energy?