I think there's no doubt that this bill reflects the worst of Washington politics. It's Christmas in August for the read more

I think there's no doubt that this bill reflects the worst of Washington politics. It's Christmas in August for the big energy companies, and the consumers get lumps of coal. There's really nothing to cheer about by anyone who gets a utility bill or has to fill up a gas tank. The energy lobbyists are the big winners, and the rest of us are left in the dust choking.

It was always on the cards and they can justify it on the grounds that the new president will want read more

It was always on the cards and they can justify it on the grounds that the new president will want his own people on the ground. But it sends all the wrong signals.

The Bureau of Land Management has essentially become the bureau of oil and gas development.

The Bureau of Land Management has essentially become the bureau of oil and gas development.

Manny is a strange guy. Outward, he's happy-go-lucky. On the inside, he's got a lot of conspiracy theories going on. read more

Manny is a strange guy. Outward, he's happy-go-lucky. On the inside, he's got a lot of conspiracy theories going on. Obviously, Manny might be one of those guys when he's 50 years old he might be in his house with all the blinds shut and looking out and the CIA is after him. You don't know, man. You don't know what's going on his head.

I feel pretty good about (the retirement) because frankly there are not too many guys in my business who can read more

I feel pretty good about (the retirement) because frankly there are not too many guys in my business who can do it. I feel grateful the university has been so good to me and my family. I have a chancellor that has been very supportive of me, and his cooperation on what I wanted to do and how I wanted to do it. I think that is very unique to have a situation like that.

He went through some treatment today and the doctors are continuing to be encouraged, but he's really still in that read more

He went through some treatment today and the doctors are continuing to be encouraged, but he's really still in that active rest period. We don't think this is going to be a quick fix.

We lose that ability to connect with individuals who have that insight and could help us navigate through (government).

We lose that ability to connect with individuals who have that insight and could help us navigate through (government).

A few years later, my Uncle David took me to the Earle Theatre to hear Duke Ellington.

A few years later, my Uncle David took me to the Earle Theatre to hear Duke Ellington.

All we lacked was a goal. We played well and controlled the play as we wanted, but we just couldn't read more

All we lacked was a goal. We played well and controlled the play as we wanted, but we just couldn't break them down.