more cronyism?

one would have to think that America has had enough of the cronyism rampant in this administration, when lo' and behold, we find there's more.

from today's papers over at slate:

Vaccines are high risk and don't make big bucks, so most companies aren't interested in making them. Leavitt wouldn't go into detail on the administration's plan, and it isn't clear whether it will address the vaccine-production issue. (Not mentioned but potentially worth exploring: HHS's Assistant Secretary for Public Health Emergency Preparedness—the point person for responding to flue pandemic—seems to have limited expertise in public health as well as emergency preparedness.)

is there ANYbody in this government that is left and has the qualifications needed for the job they're holding?