Some say former Finance Minister Agus D.W. Martowardjo was a 'fiscal German shepherd'. He was certainly as fierce as one when it came to guarding the state's finances. But unlike the dog, which is faithful to its master, Agus often found himself at odds with President Yudhoyono. And this was why he was replaced. If this is true, it is fair to say that the appointment of Hatta Rajasa as acting Finance Minister, was one way to ensure the President get