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Today, of course we followed up on the Congressional testimony of BP CEO Tony Hayward. The World watched, but he didn't say much.
But...Texas Republican congressman Joe Barton said a lot!!! He apologized (literally) to BP CEO Tony Hayward. Tx. Republican Congressman Barton also referenced the 20 billion dollar compensation fund agreed to under the leadership of President Obama . . . as a "shakedown."
Wow. The republican congressman later apologized for the apology. The level of detachment was astonishing!!!
Question: Are the many, and now infamous Congressional hearings productive in your opinion, or are they a political theatrical production?
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| Hearings - Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations |
| Thursday, 17 June 2010 11:30 |
"The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing entitled “The Role of BP in the Deepwater Horizon Explosion and Oil Spill” on Thursday, June 17, 2010, in 2123 Rayburn House OfficeBuilding. The hearing examined what caused the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and the oil spill that continues to spread across the Gulf of Mexico."
THE JONES ACT... What is it? Why is it important? http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-jones-act.htm "The Jones Act is officially titled the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, although it came to be known as the Jones Act after Senator WesleyJones, who sponsored it. The act was passed in response to concerns about the health of the Merchant Marine, and to establish protections for sailors. Prior to passage of the Jones Act, sailors who were injured on the job had few options for recovering damages or getting assistance; recognizing the inherent danger of working at sea and the value of trained seamen, the Jones Act established a system of benefits for sailors." |
"Two parts of the Jones Act are of particular historical importance. The first heavily promoted American built, owned, and staffed ships. This was accomplished by restricting shipping and passenger trade within the United States to American owned or American flagged ships, and stipulated that 75% of a ship's crew must consist of American citizens. In addition, the use of foreign parts and labor in ship construction and repair was also heavily restricted. This section of the Jones Act was intended to create a strong, well staffed Merchant Marine which could ably serve the United States during both peace and war."
Even though "The Jones Act" prohibits foreign built marine vessels from operating in domestic waters to protect the domestic ship industry...should it be waived? The Gulf Coast ongoing oil gushing catastrophe requires all tankers available to "suck and salvage" the massive amounts of crude out of America's waters.
Do you care if the vessels is foreign flagged...if they are willing, and able to get the oil out of the Gulf Coast Waters? Clearly, America needs help to save the Gulf Coast, and all sectors connected to it. Should President Obama waive The Jones Act?
Congratulations to the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team!!! They beat the Boston Celtics last evening for the NBA championship!!!
But...why does celebration have to involve the burning of police cars, and all sorts of other public ridiculouness? How is that celebration?
These issues, events, and concerns are discussed on todays show. Enjoy the show!!! Questions, comments, or complaints...let me know.
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