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I notice this story was also mentioned in the defendent's facts:

http://www.ph.ucla.edu/EPI/bioter/anthraxpowdernotroutine.html

Extensive lab tests of the anthrax powder have revealed new details about how the powder was made, including the identity of a chemical used to coat the trillions of microscopic spores to keep them from clumping together. Sources close to the investigation declined to name the chemical but said its presence was something of a surprise.

The powder's formulation "was not routine," said one law enforcement official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. "Somebody had to have special knowledge and experience to do this," the official said.

The finding, one of several emerging from months of intensive laboratory analyses of anthrax spores mailed to Senate offices in October, appears to further deepen the mystery of who is behind the worst act of biological terrorism in U.S. history. But, hey, don't worry - Ed can just fabricate a new "sting operation" to explain that away. Yeah, that's it - the FBI released fake information on fake analysis finding a fake additive - just so they could catch a leaker.

That was by Joby Warrick. While there has been some great reporting — like Shane’s article on bloodhounds — I think Joby Warrick has nudged ahead in giving us the best anthrax articles such as this exclusive A1 story from November 2006.

Suspect and A Setback In Al-Qaeda Anthrax Case
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/comments/display?contentID=AR2006103001250

Now if Warrick teamed up with Susan Schmidt to bring Amerithrax across the finish line, that would be a formidable team. Popkin at NBC could come up on the outside. It was MSNBC that had the isotope ratio story.