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Secretary of the Interior Salazar announces new coal leases in Wyoming

The Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar made a stop in Cheyenne today to announce new coal leases in the state. He spoke at Cheyenne South High School. While I was waiting for the press conference to begin, I noticed that the library had topped most of its bookshelves with books about President Barack Obama. Coincidence? Doubtful.

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar answers a question during a press conference announcing coal lease sales in Wyoming on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Cheyenne South High School in Cheyenne, Wyo. The tracts to be leased contain an estimated 758 million tons of low sulfur coal.
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar answers a question during a press conference announcing coal lease sales in Wyoming on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Cheyenne South High School in Cheyenne, Wyo. The tracts to be leased contain an estimated 758 million tons of low sulfur coal.
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar passes a book about President Barack Obama as he enters the Cheyenne South High School library for a press conference on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, in Cheyenne, Wyo. Salazar announced four coal lease sales in Wyoming for tracts containing an estimated 758 million tons of low sulfur coal.
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar passes a book about President Barack Obama as he enters the Cheyenne South High School library for a press conference on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, in Cheyenne, Wyo. Salazar announced four coal lease sales in Wyoming for tracts containing an estimated 758 million tons of low sulfur coal.

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Knut, famous German polar bear, dies at Berlin zoo

I was a bit surprised to learn that the U-Bahn (subway) out to the Berlin Zoological Garden to see the famous polar bear cub. It was a rainy day and I remember spending several minutes wandering around the vast zoo looking for the biggest attraction, but eventually found the celebrity.

Knut, a polar bear cub, peers out of his enclosure as he sits perched on a rock on Monday, July 7, 2007, at the Berlin Zoological Garden. Knut gained worldwide fame after he was rejected by his mother as a club and raised by the zoo's keepers.
Knut, a polar bear cub, peers out of his enclosure as he sits perched on a rock on Monday, July 7, 2007, at the Berlin Zoological Garden. Knut gained worldwide fame after he was rejected by his mother as a club and raised by the zoo's keepers.

Wyoming Legislature ends session

Today was the last day of the 2011 session of the 61st Wyoming Legislature. Covering the legislature twice a week has really become part of my weekly routine since I started at the paper here in January so it will be a bit weird not having to dress up in a suit. It was kind of a weird mood among the legislators today. It kind of seemed like the last day of elementary school. Everyone was cleaning out desks. I kept wondering if I’d spot someone signing a yearbook.

Sen. Bill Landen, R-Casper, right, speaks to Sen. Leland Christensen, R-Alta, as the senators take a break while they wait for two bills to make their way from the House to the Senate during the last day of the 61st Legislature's session on Thursday, March 3, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Sen. Bill Landen, R-Casper, right, speaks to Sen. Leland Christensen, R-Alta, as the senators take a break while they wait for two bills to make their way from the House to the Senate during the last day of the 61st Legislature's session on Thursday, March 3, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Sen. Eli Bebout, R-Riverton, listens during the last day of the 61st Legislature's session on Thursday, March 3, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Sen. Eli Bebout, R-Riverton, listens during the last day of the 61st Legislature's session on Thursday, March 3, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.

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Wyoming Senate

Sen. Ray Peterson, R-Cowley, wipes something out of his eye as he listens to debate on HB0147 (Excise tax-vendor compensation) on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, on the floor of the Senate chambers at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The bill passed 23-6 after a third reading.
Sen. Ray Peterson, R-Cowley, wipes something out of his eye as he listens to debate on HB0147 (Excise tax-vendor compensation) on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, on the floor of the Senate chambers at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The bill passed 23-6 after a third reading.
Sen. Bill Landen, R-Casper, listens during debate on HB0147 (Excise tax-vendor compensation) on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The bill passed 23-6 after a third reading.
Sen. Bill Landen, R-Casper, listens during debate on HB0147 (Excise tax-vendor compensation) on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The bill passed 23-6 after a third reading.

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Wyoming House passes Teacher Accountability Act

Rep. Jim Roscoe, D-Wilson, shares a laugh with Rep. Dave Zwonitzer, R-Cheyenne, after the House passed SF0146, the Teacher Accountability Act, after a third reading on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The bill passed 52-4 with 4 members excused.
Rep. Jim Roscoe, D-Wilson, shares a laugh with Rep. Dave Zwonitzer, R-Cheyenne, after the House passed SF0146, the Teacher Accountability Act, after a third reading on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The bill passed 52-4 with 4 members excused.
Rep. Tim Stubson, R-Casper, debates a proposed amendment to SF0146, the Teacher Accountability Act, during a third reading on the floor of the House on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The House passed the bill.
Rep. Tim Stubson, R-Casper, debates a proposed amendment to SF0146, the Teacher Accountability Act, during a third reading on the floor of the House on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The House passed the bill.

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