While White House counsel Barash methodically grills staff members on their prior knowledge of the President's multiple sclerosis condition, Josh secretly commissions pollster Joey Lucas to conduct a hypothetical survey of public opinion before making the announcement. Meanwhile, Sam is happy to learn of a lowered surplus estimate that will reinforce the administration's case for a revised tax cut; Josh seeks more funds to support the overwhelmed Justice Department in its prosecution of tobacco companies; Donna seems to be the only one concerned about the blazing earthfall of a failing Chinese satellite.