BP to Get an ‘Earful’ from Florida Cabinet on Claims Process
A top official from BP will get questions Tuesday from state officials on what is taking so long for claims to be paid to Floridians idled by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Attorney General Bill McCollum, CFO Alex Sink and Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson will question BP Vice President Bob Fryar on how long Floridians…
McCollum: State Would Back Federal Charges Against BP
The state would be prepared to join any action – including criminal charges – needed to ensure that BP takes full financial responsibility for the effects of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, Attorney General Bill McCollum said Monday during a tour of affected areas. “If federal charges are filed I can assure you that we will join the federal government in bringing them,” McCollum said…
Doctors Tack on Fees for Patients
A growing number of doctors across the country are boosting revenue by asking patients to pay new fees for services they say insurance doesn’t cover, insurance and physicians’ groups say…
Today in the World of Sports…
It is fairly reasonable to say that Spaniard Rafael Nadal is currently the best male tennis player on clay – and possibly ever. Whether the 24-year-old is eight feet behind the baseline or hitting a cross-court backhand, he holds a distinct advantage on the red clay at Roland Garros. Finishing on Sunday, Nadal did not drop a set on the way to his fifth French Open title and seventh overall major. Amazingly, with the contribution of Swede Robin Soderling, a 2009 French Open finalist, knocking out Roger Federer…
Cartels Tap Into Mexico’s Oil Lines
Mexico’s drug cartels are getting into the oil business, tapping into underground pipelines and siphoning tons of crude oil and gasoline, some of which is sold in the USA, law enforcement officials say…
BP: Try the ‘Joe Joe’ Method!
I know that millions of people around the world have been watching and waiting for the Gulf oil leak to be capped and stopped. But in the end, those watching have been disappointed. With all of the technical know-how and millions of dollars spent to date, isn’t it amazing that just one bright idea hasn’t [...]
Conference Expansion Picking Up Steam
PARK RIDGE, Ill. – The domino effect of the Big Ten Conference’s study to expand, which has led other leagues to examine their futures, could speed up the Big Ten’s timetable. “Our announcement in December has caused individual institutions to consider their future and conferences to consider their future,” Michigan State President Lou Anna K. [...]
Frustrations Continue as Winds Move Oil Sheen East
Tar dollops, balls and patties continue to wash ashore on Florida’s Panhandle beaches as winds and current push breakaway sheens and masses of oil farther east…
In Case You Missed It: Bert Ralston on the Observer Radio Show
In case you missed last week’s edition of the Jacksonville Observer Radio Show with Tom Patton, we’ve got it available for you to download! Our guest for the bulk of the hour was local political consultant Bert Ralston…
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