Gulf Oil Spill – Cleaning Wetlands May Be Impossible

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HUFFINGTON POST– The gooey oil washing into the maze of marshes along the Gulf Coast could prove impossible to remove, leaving a toxic stew lethal to fish and wildlife, government officials and independent scientists said. Officials are considering some drastic and risky solutions: They could set the wetlands on fire or flood areas in hopes of floating out the oil. … Read More

Private Corporations Profit From Occupation of Palestine

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PROJECT CENSORED– Israeli and international corporations are directly involved in the occupation of Palestine. Along with various political, religious and national interests, the Israeli occupation of the West Bank, Gaza, and the Golan Heights is fueled by corporate interests. These occupying companies and corporations lead real estate deals, develop the Israeli colonies and infrastructure, and contribute to the construction and … Read More

Monsanto Hid Decades of Pollution

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WASHINGTON POST– On the west side of Anniston, the poor side of Anniston, the people ate dirt. They called it “Alabama clay” and cooked it for extra flavor. They also grew berries in their gardens, raised hogs in their back yards, caught bass in the murky streams where their children swam and played and were baptized. They didn’t know their … Read More

BP Enjoys Lobbying Strength as Investigation Looms

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COMMON DREAMS– On Thursday, oil giant BP asked for U.S. government assistance in cleaning up massive amounts of crude oil ominously approaching the coast of Louisiana — the messy results of a recent oil rig explosion 40 miles off-shore. In response, the Obama administration promised support in both clean up and containment of the environmental crisis. The president also sent clear … Read More

War Contractors Spent $27 Million Lobbying at Time of Surge

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HUFFINGTON POST– The ten largest defense contractors in the nation spent more than $27 million lobbying the federal government in the last quarter of 2009, according to a review of recently-filed lobbying records. The massive amount of money used to influence the legislative process came as the White House announced it would ramp up military activity in Afghanistan and Congress … Read More

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