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Daily Archives: July 15, 2010

Gusher capped but impact of oil spill will last for years

By on July 15th, 2010 | Last updated: July 15, 2010 at 8:07 am

By Steve Newborn – WUSF-FM The first testing of the cap on BP’s Gulf of Mexico drill site has apparently stopped the gusher. It’s the first time since the stricken Deepwater Horizon sank in April that no oil is pouring [...]

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Report examines Gulf of Mexico health before BP spill

By on July 15th, 2010 | Last updated: July 15, 2010 at 8:07 am

By Mike Kiniry – WGCU-FM A report released Thursday by the Nature Conservancy says restoring the Gulf of Mexico to its pre-spill state won’t be enough to reverse decades of degradation. Mike Kiniry Reports.

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Florida lawmakers dispute what issues should be addressed at special session

By on July 15th, 2010 | Last updated: July 15, 2010 at 7:07 am

By Gina Jordan – WFSU-FM Senate President Jeff Atwater sent a letter to House Speaker Larry Cretul Thursday suggesting that several issues related to the Gulf oil spill need quick attention from lawmakers – but that next week is too [...]

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Some state lawmakers want a second special session for late summer

By on July 15th, 2010 | Last updated: July 15, 2010 at 7:07 am

By James Call – WFSU-FM Florida Senate President Jeff Atwater is calling for a second special session to deal with problems flowing from the BP Oil Spill. James Call reports, Atwater is suggesting lawmakers meet in late August or early [...]

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