The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Washington Observer-Reporter challenged that decision and the documents were released when another judge ruled in their favor.
Regarding the reaction in Washington, one observer suggested that if these same lawmakers were to look into the manufacturing source of the performance apparel and footwear the athletes wear during competition, they would find that most of the gear is made in China.
"It certainly makes getting out of bed very difficult, " said Fitzgerald, who lives on the mountain eight days at a stretch as a weather observer for the private Mount Washington Observatory.