BP oil spill trial settlement proposal could be filed in New Orleans federal … NOLA.com By Mark Schleifstein, The Times-Picayune The terms of a proposed .8 billion settlement between BP and private plaintiffs in the massive Gulf oil spill litigation will be filed in federal court in New Orleans by April 16, US District Judge Carl … Gulf Shores Alabama restored to beautiful dreamland after oil spill clean-upExaminer.com LC company helping with fix to future oil well blowoutsKPLC-TV Federal judge: filing of settlement expected by April 16 | The RepublicThe Republic BusinessWeek –Bayoubuzz all 22 news articles »
EPA announces federal task force plan to restore the Gulf of Mexico following … Corpus Christi Caller Times Scientists, policy makers and environmental stewards will discuss the Gulf habitats most affected by the disaster and review scientific data gathered since the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill that killed 11 people and spilled almost 5 … RESTORE Act Fines Could Provide Job Opportunities in Gulf Coast, 32 Other StatesMarketWatch (press release) Task force urges Congress to funnel oil-spill penalty money to GulfThe Hill (blog) Task force releases final strategy for reversing damage from oil spillFlorida Independent Houston Chronicle all 272 news articles »
Federal Judge Rules State Laws Cannot be Used in Gulf Oil Spill Damages Cases AllGov … cannot rely on state laws to recover damages for the August 2010 BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill accident. But the states may use federal statutes to collect monies from companies found responsible in federal courts for the environmental disaster. … Environment: Ready for another Gulf oil disaster?Summit County Citizens Voice BP loses 2 big Gulf oil spill rulingsThe Associated Press From The Oil Disaster Frontlines; Victory Up North As The Battle Rages In The GulfNatural Resources Defense Council (blog) BusinessWeek –bestofneworleans.com –Examiner.com all 323 news articles »
Gulf Oil Spill: Louisiana, Alabama Can Seek Punitive Damages, Federal Judge Says Huffington Post The judge upheld their right to pursue punitive damages and other compensation under general maritime law and the federal Oil Pollution Act. Barbier's ruling, dated Monday, was not a total victory for Alabama and Louisiana. The judge dismissed some … La., Ala. can seek punitive oil spill damagesSacramento Bee Alabama, Louisiana Can Sue BP for Gulf Spill, Says JudgeInternational Business Times BP, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, UBS, Merrill Lynch in Court NewsBusinessWeek Bayoubuzz all 79 news articles »
The Federal Government Announces 2012-2017 Offshore Drilling Program Bizmology Then came April 20, 2010 and BP's Deepwater Horizon disaster, which changed everything. The massive oil spill prompted a government-imposed moratorium on deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico (which has only been slowly lifted over the past six … Interior Secretary Unveils New Program For More Offshore DrillingTalk Radio News Service Salazar announces proposed 2012-2017 OCS leasing programMarine Log
Number of federal deepwater permits spikes in October Bizjournals.com Federal regulators approved 13 deepwater wells in October, the most given the go-ahead since the Obama administration ended the moratorium on new offshore exploration in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon Gulf of Mexico rig disaster. … BP wins permission to drill in the deepwater Gulf of MexicoBizmology Guest Commentary: BP Awarded First Gulf Permit to Drill Since Deepwater…The Pelican Post Sen. Bill Nelson helped lift veil on BP gulf oil spillTampabay.com Offshore Oil and Gas Magazine –The Hill (blog) –CSPnet.com all 36 news articles »
From investigating crooks who swindle Americans out of their retirement savings to helping the terminally and seriously ill get the benefits they’ve earned quickly, federal employees work hard each and every day to serve the American people. This past Thursday, 34 great Federal workers and teams were honored as finalists for the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal; there were nine winners. Sponsored by the non-profit Partnership for Public Service and at no cost to the taxpayers, the “Sammies,” as they’re known, recognize the outstanding achievements of Federal workers. They do some amazing things that you really need to hear about first hand to appreciate.
Along with members of the Cabinet and Congress and other distinguished guests, we had the privilege of meeting them at the awards dinner and learning about their achievements. Here’s just a sample:
A scientist who did the critical analysis that helped end the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
A Justice Department staffer who helps find missing persons – some who have been missing for many years – with an innovative database that brings together information from different states.
A NASA team that used their experience sustaining astronauts in space to keep trapped Chilean miners alive deep underground and ultimately rescue them.
A Veterans Affairs staffer who has built a network of 300 Vet Centers that help hundreds of thousands of Veterans adjust to civilian life with counseling and job assistance.
A radiation researcher who adapted America’s nuclear emergency plans to help Japan respond to the recent nuclear crisis.
A doctor called “America’s leading medical detective,” who helps people suffering with diseases so rare, they don’t even have names.
This is just a small taste of what Federal employees do every day to make all of our lives better. Their impact spans the globe and the breadth of the human experience, and the finalists come from all corners of our country. I hope you’ll take a moment to read through the profiles of this year’s finalistsand winnersand be inspired. We certainly were.
Their work is hard, it’s urgent work, and at times it’s thankless. But not on Sammies night. The Partnership for Public Service does an incredible job putting this event together each year. They sort through stacks of nominees to find the very best—and it can’t be easy, because so many Federal workers do amazing work every day.
Once more, congratulations to the winners, and thanks to the Partnership!
BP And the Deepwater Horizon Disaster-US Federal Report TRCB News Environmentalists simply do not know what impact the Deepwater Horizon oil spill will have on wildlife. Mankind has no historical data to look at in the Gulf because there never has been a spill of this magnitude before. Mother nature will not reveal … BP Shortcuts Led to Gulf Oil Spill, Report SaysNew York Times Deepwater Horizon Oil Report Fingers BP's Safety LapsesPBS NewsHour Deepwater Horizon report syphons off some of blame from BPThe Guardian EHS Today –Financial Times –Boston Globe all 1,606 news articles »
Federal Report Blames BP, Contractors For Gulf Oil Spill RTT News (RTTNews) – A US federal report released Wednesday blamed British oil giant BP and its contractors for last year's blow-out at the Macondo well, which led to a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The report as well made several recommendations to … Report Blames BP's Shortcuts for Gulf Oil SpillNew York Times Gulf oil spill: BP gets most blame in government reportLos Angeles Times Report Blames BP, Others for Poor Management, Missteps in Gulf Oil SpillFox News MarketWatch (press release) –Chicago Tribune –BBC News all 1,400 news articles »
Federal Study of East Coast Earthquake Had to Move Fast Newswise (press release) … such as the Gulf Coast oil spill from spring 2010 (http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/08/083010-engineering-gulfcoastresearch.html). Martin also is director of the World Institute for Disaster Risk Management( http://www.drm.ictas.vt.edu/) at …
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