11/20/12
Oil Spill
BP's US Criminal Settlement Over Oil Spill is Credit Positive -Moody's
By Selina Williams
Published November 19, 2012
Dow Jones Newswires
BP PLC's (BP.LN) $4.5 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of
Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission over criminal charges
and claims arising from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster are credit
positive for the company because they clarify the level of the criminal
penalties, Moody's said Monday.
http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2012/11/19/bp-us-criminal-settlement-over-oil-spill-is-credit-positive-moody/
Will this be BP's last apology?
CNN
FORTUNE -- For the second time in five years, BP, the world's
fourth-largest company, has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal felony for
epic safety failures that resulted in deaths, disaster, and billions in
damage.
http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2012/11/19/bp-oil-spill-settlement/
State News
IMMS continues to look for answers in dolphin deaths
WLOX
They're regarded by many as one of the most intelligent, gentle, and
friendly creatures on earth. That's exactly why there's so much confusion
surrounding recent incidents along the Gulf Coast.
http://www.wlox.com/story/20132902/imms-continues-to-look-for-answers-in-dolphin-deaths
Groups Say Kemper Power Plant is Over Budget and Behind Schedule
MPB
BY DANIEL CHERRY | PUBLISHED 19 NOV 2012 06:41PM |
Opponents of Mississippi Power's $2.8 billion power plant in Kemper County
say the project is over budget and behind schedule. In spite of
controversy, MPB's Daniel Cherry reports, Mississippi Power is pushing
ahead with the plant.
http://mpbonline.org/News/article/749groups_say_kemper_power_plant_is_over_budget_and_behind_schedule
Brandon lawmaker resigns, to pay fine as part of deal in ethics case
Printing company can't do business with state for a year
Clarion Ledger
State Rep. Kevin McGee, R-Brandon, has agreed to resign from the
Legislature and pay a $10,000 fine in a deal with the Mississippi Ethics
Commission.
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20121120/NEWS/311200026/Brandon-lawmaker-resigns-pay-fine-part-deal-ethics-case
US judges: No Miss. legislative elections in 2013
AP
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Three federal judges say they won't order Mississippi
to hold a new round of legislative elections in 2013.
http://www.wlox.com/story/20141373/us-judges-no-miss-legislative-elections-in-2013?clienttype=printable
National News
After election wins, greens map policy strategy
Politico
By: Andrew Restuccia
November 20, 2012 04:37 AM EST
Still aglow from a wave of electoral victories, the country's major
environmental groups are mapping out a plan for the next four years — and
they hope to use their 2012 election strategy as a model.
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1112/84060.html?hp=l10
Bipartisan steps urged on climate change policy
Global warming is 'hot' again, but analysts urge compromise, not ideology,
in Congress
By Beth Daley
Boston Globe Staff
First, Hurricane Sandy hit. Then, President Obama mentioned global warming
in his acceptance speech. Now, 2012 looks likely to be the hottest year on
record.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2012/11/19/bipartisan-steps-urged-climate-change-policy/4wCsBxHXim8s2KrL7hm26H/story.html
States eye trusts for new oil, gas revenue
USA Today
9:26PM EST November 19. 2012 - What should be done with the nation's new
oil and gas riches?
One answer rapidly gaining popularity: Set some aside for future
generations.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2012/11/19/states-oil-gas-revenue/1715851/
Fracking boom gains momentum
USA Today
7:10PM EST November 19. 2012 - Political obstacles to oil and gas
production are starting to fall away at the state and local levels as
voters, elected officials and courts jump on the energy boom bandwagon.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2012/11/19/energy-boom-gains-momentum-as-obstacles-disappear/1715743/
