Gov. Tim Pawlenty is making no bones about translating his challenge to "Obamacare" into cash for the national political organization he formed a year ago to test a run for the White House in 2012. A day after the GOP governor announced his executive order limiting the use of federal funds made available under the new health care system, his Freedom First PAC sent out a message to "friends" promoting his move and soliciting contributions. "In case you missed it, I wanted to send you an update on Tim Pawlenty's leadership in challenging Obamacare," began the e-mail blast from PAC senior advisor Phil Musser. "PS," it ended. "If you want to help elect candidates in 2010 who will fight Obamacare, please consider donating to Freedom First Pac today." Analysts estimate Pawlenty's decision could cost the state upwards of $1 billion. Essentially, it requires state agencies to funnel their federal grant requests through his office in order to "stop Minnesota's participation in projects that are laying the groundwork for a federally controlled health care system" -- unless they are required by law or approved by his office.

The governor will also talk up his move on Greta Van Susteren's On the Record show tonight on FOX News.