Forbes Magazine has released its list of the 400 Wealthiest Americans. No less than nine of them are Washingtonians. Naturally, Bill Gates leads the pack–not only is he the wealthiest person in Washington but, indeed, in the whole USA. The remaning eight are:

• Paul Allen #5 (Microsoft, investments)
• Steve Ballmer #15 (Microsoft)
• Jeff Bezos #70 (Amazon)
• Craig McCaw #153 (McCaw Cellular)
• James Jannard #278 (Oakley)
• John Edson #354 (leisure craft
• Howard Schultz #354 (Starbucks)
• Charles Simonyi #374 (Microsoft)