Congress' Edifice Complex

Why are some members of Congress so obsessed with naming things after themselves? John Fund wonders why, and looks into some of the worst offenders, like Robert Byrd and John Murtha. They even have institutions named after their wives. Lincoln had to wait fifty years for his memorial. What makes these guys so special, and so full of themselves? Especially when it comes to spending other people's money. Sad that only a small minority find the practice objectionable. Too bad we can't make a clean sweep of Congress this election season.