Coal is the core of northeast Wyoming. Natural gas and oil, in their heydays, were the most significant players. But coal has always been a steady revenue generator.

Inventories for the end of January are looking like they'll be at record level. This is something I certainly cannot remember ever happening at this time of year. Typically, reserves are in withdrawal mode well into March.

That's pocket change when compared to the overall budget.

Not only was there a John Doe No. 2,

John Doe No. 2 .

I explain this not for publicity, nor seeking to win an argument of right or wrong, I explain so that the record is clear as to my thinking and motivations in bombing a government installation.