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Now That the Well Is Capped, Should BP Ever Be Allowed to Open It Again?

By David KnowlesAug 6th 2010 – 2:10PM

(Aug. 6) -- You'd think that after suffering the worst accidental oil spill in history, the rush to drill more new holes in the ocean would be tempered somewhat. But for an oil-addicted planet, simply turning away from the reserves still locked beneath BP's freshly sealed Macondo well may prove too difficult to endure....

BP Gives Gas Stations Aid to Offset Boycotts

Jun 29th 2010 – 8:17PM
Joe Raedle, Getty Images

Joe Raedle, Getty Images

HOUSTON (June 29) -- Gas could become cheaper at some BP pumps after the oil company agreed to measures meant to help distributors and station owners offset a consumer boycott against BP fuel that was sparked by the out-of-control spill in the Gulf of Mexico. BP PLC has offered to give distributors of its gasoline money...

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  • 05/31/12 Fatal crash probe complete Source: Marshfield News-Herald - Marshfield WI The Portage County Sheriff's Department has closed its investigation into a fatal crash last month, citing one bartender for serving an underage man who was one of three people killed.
  • 05/23/12 Former Columbia Co. commissioner could get new trial Source: CBS - News 12 - Augusta GA A former Columbia County commissioner could see a new trial.
  • 05/19/12 Police still investigating details in fatal crash in... Source: Stevens Point Journal - Stevens Point WI Portage County Sheriff's investigators are working to wrap up a few final leads before giving a definitive report on a fatal crash in April.
  • 05/16/12 Cherry Point refinery repairs could finish soon Source: The News Tribune - Tacoma WA Washington's largest refinery, shut down since February, may be producing gasoline again soon, sources close to the business said Tuesday.
  • 05/15/12 Police release fatal crash info Source: Wausau Daily Herald - Wausau WI The suspected driver in an April crash that killed three Portage County men had a history of driving drunk and had a blood alcohol level of 0.343 percent at the time of the crash, authorities said Monday.

Background on scott dean

Scott Dean Wedman (born July 29, 1952 in Harper, Kansas) is a former NBA basketball player. He was drafted by Kansas City-Omaha Kings in the first round in the 1974 NBA Draft.

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