Transocean: No Apologies Over Gulf Oil Spill
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/transocean-no-apologies-over-gulf-oil-spill-07012011.html
Gulf Oil Spill Aftermath Hampers Rig Research
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=gulf-oil-spill-aftermath-hampers-rig-research
"More than a year after the Deepwater Horizon disaster gushed oil into the Gulf of Mexico, scientists say that they have been struggling to gain access to the region's rigs and drill ships, hampering their research."
ALASKA
Alaska governor vows to accelerate state oil-drilling leases
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/06/30/2293906/alaska-governor-vows-to-accelerate.html#ixzz1RFKIGI4s
Alaska governor plans to open coast for drilling
http://fuelfix.com/blog/2011/06/30/alaska-governor-plans-to-open-coast-for-drilling/
At hearing, conservation groups and Natives say Chukchi not ready for drilling
http://www.thearcticsounder.com/article/1126at_hearing_conservation_groups_and_natives
FLORIDA
Fla. Senate Boss: No Offshore Drilling
http://www.northescambia.com/?p=59742
"Senate President Mike Haridopolos said Thursday that while he?s in favor of boosting domestic oil drilling, and interested in studying ?all options,? the Legislature will not pursue new drilling in near-shore Florida waters in the coming legislative session."
Governor's energy policy veers toward drilling
http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/article1178335.ece
"Gov. Rick Scott and state Senate President Mike Haridopolos have short memories. They have forgotten about last year's BP oil spill. They have forgotten about the millions of gallons of oil that spewed into the gulf, the dead wildlife and the soiled Panhandle beaches. They have forgotten about the financial strain it placed on residents and businesses hundreds of miles from any oil."
Cuba's oil hunt, our potential mess
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2015502957_cubaoil04.html
"In about five months, Spanish oil giant Repsol is to begin a risky offshore exploration in Cuba's North Basin, about 60 to 70 miles from Key West and even closer to ecologically fragile waters of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary."
NORTH CAROLINA
Perdue vetoes bill that pushed offshore drilling
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/07/01/2420223/perdue-vetoes-bill-that-pushed.html
Governor wears out veto stamp on GOP-inspired legislation
http://www.enctoday.com/news/raleigh-74889-kfpress-stamp-gop.html
"The vetoed bills [included]: A bill requiring her to enter a compact with neighboring states to push for offshore energy drilling and promoting offshore wind energy (SB 709)."
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