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BP Safety Violations: Has Paid A Only A Pittance In Fines

BP Safety Violations: Has Paid A Only A Pittance In Fines

MMS' fines against BP have been the equivalent of a rounding error. From 1998 through 2007 "when MMS issued its last fine against the company" BP has paid less than $580,000 in penalties for its 12 safety violations. Environmental groups say this simply isn't enough.

 

Meeting brings little relief for wary Gulf fishermen

More than 300 fisherman desperate for information about the Gulf oil spill crowded under a picnic pavilion outside the VFW Hall ...

 

Machines and microbes will clean up oil

Machines and microbes will clean up oil

There's no way to stop oily water from reaching land along the Gulf Coast, but experts will use tools both massive and microscopic to clean it up.

 

Oil Slick Triples in Size, Fast

Oil Slick Triples in Size, Fast

Satellite images show Gulf spill has grown tremendously in a couple days as rough seas thwart cleanup effort.

 

Obama assures Gulf residents federal help is coming

Obama assures Gulf residents federal help is coming

President Obama on Friday sought to reassure Gulf communities that the federal government is committed to helping them deal with the massive oil slick working its way to shore.

 

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