Archive for July, 2010

Voices For and Against

Interview excerpts regarding the Gulf drilling moratorium In the process of covering the array of protests, town hall meetings, and study announcements surrounding the oil spill, I have had the opportunity to interview a diverse group of individuals. The primary point of concern has been the ongoing moratorium on deepwater drilling in the Gulf of [...]

Energy & Environment July 29, 2010 10:18 am 1 Comment

Commentary: DISCLOSE Act an Affront to Constitution and National Character

This is a shameless attempt to stifle political competition while bolstering their power base (unions) and currying votes from selective special interest groups in preparation for mid-term elections.

Budget, Labor, Transparency July 28, 2010 9:10 pm 0 Comments

BP Halts Use of Dispersants

Disputes remain over toxicity of Corexit; EPA approval process too long for alternative Since July 15th, BP has ceased all use of dispersants in the clean-up of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Although not widely publicized, BP’s decision was made in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency and the Coast Guard and came after [...]

Energy & Environment, Transparency July 27, 2010 4:38 pm 0 Comments

Pelican Institute Luncheon

Celebrate the Legacy of Milton Friedman The Pelican Institute cordially invites you to celebrate the Friedman Legacy for Freedom on Friday, July 30, 2010 at: The Plimsoll Club at the Westin Canal Place Hotel, New Orleans 12:30 – 1:30 P.M.

Education, Energy & Environment July 23, 2010 12:56 pm 0 Comments

“Let Us Go Back to Work!”

“Let Us Go Back to Work!”

On Wednesday 11,000 people gathered in Lafayette to send a resounding message to Washington. The Rally for Economic Survival’s byline was “Lift the moratorium!” and Governor Bobby Jindal summed up the sentiment in the crowd: “We don’t want more BP compensation checks; we don’t want unemployment checks; we want to get back to work.”

Energy & Environment July 22, 2010 1:55 pm 0 Comments
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