BP Eyes July Finish For Gulf Relief Well
BP and the federal government push a relief well as a possible July completion, though officials warn only ideal, uninterrupted conditions would meet that target. Adm Thad Allen maintains mid August as official timing while signaling some progress. Beaches in Mississippi face continued oil incursions as containment efforts advance.
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Ala
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Jefferson Parish
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Thad Allen
Allen
U.S. Minerals and Management Service
New Orlean s court rejects moratorium on drilling
A federal appeals court in New Orleans rejected the federal government’s bid to restore an offshore deepwater drilling moratorium, potentially allowing resumed Gulf drilling while the higher court weighs the merits in late summer. The decision leaves 33 suspended wells in limbo pending further action.
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Obama
County mulls tax hike to fund heritage assets plan
County commissioners consider raising property taxes by 5.44 mills to finance open space and heritage assets. A $150,000 home would pay about $122.40 more annually. Chairwoman Nancy Thellman calls the proposal a jaw-dropper as hearings run over two weeks and a formal budget vote is set next month.
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Nancy Thellman
County Commission
Budget hearings set for Douglas County 2011 budget
County officials begin hearings to present funding requests for the 2011 budget at the Douglas County Courthouse. Sessions cover departments from Bert Nash and Sheriff to IT and Public Works with additional dates through July 27. Local governments weigh tax changes as Lawrence contemplates a 2 mill library expansion levy.
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Bert Nash
Destination Management Inc
Lawrence-Douglas County
Jim Flory
Lawrence
Expert witness cites Cat Tracker bus unsafe design
An expert testified the Cat Tracker bus would have avoided the fatal overpass accident if built on a lower chassis and if a back deck ladder had been secured. The open deck allowed passengers to move freely, with a top-rail risk noted as the bus traveled to a football game on November 18, 2006. Green died and Orr was injured. Samantha Green sued multiple defendants, Briggs Auto Group settled, others contested design duties and ownership details emerged during cross examination.
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Irving Hill Road
Iowa Street
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Connie Kipp
Pottroff
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Lawrence
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Johnson
Columbia
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Ames
Iowa
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