Commentator Paul Light is curious about the makeup of this new backup government.

Paul Light: When I heard the news about the shadow government, I couldn't help wondering who the Bush administration had called for this bureaucratic Noah's Ark. Although the shadow government is designed to protect essential government services, it's not clear just how the Bush administration defines the term "essential." Of course the shadow has to cover National security and law enforcement, but what about dairy price supports or environmental protection and consumer safety? I also wondered how you'd keep the secret if you were asked to join this clandestine group—It's members are prohibited from telling anyone where they're going or why, but their subordinates have to know they're missing. How do you tell your colleagues that you're going to be late for work for 90 days or so. I even thought a bit about what the shadow government is doing out there: it must be a little like being Vice President of the United States. These employees really don't have much to do unless something terrible happens. The Bush administration was only being prudent here, but it should have told the Country what was going on earlier...listen to entire segment (Real Player 2:24)