BREAKING: Coast Guard Head Was Informed of Maine Oil Boom on 5/21. Yesterday, He Claimed He Didn’t Know
A letter signed by both Maine senators — with the four Gulf State governors copied — informed Admiral Allen of Packgen's boom weeks ago. Allen told ABC yesterday that he hadn't heard this information. (Read article to see the letter, along with a photo of miles of Packgen boom sitting in storage.)
Miles of Oil Containment Boom Sit in Warehouse, Waiting for BP or U.S. to Use
An enterprising businessman put his factory in overdrive, figuring the country needed his product and his workers needed overtime. He's making enough to stem the shortage. Why is everyone ignoring him?
Dirt Is Expensive
Sitting around waiting for housing bubbles to burst and to finally be able to afford a place to live in your city of choice? Don't hold your breath, says contractor Gregory Sullivan. He explains why the cost of desirable real estate isn't plummeting anytime soon.




