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February 21, 2011

Bill may alter rules for 16th Section land

Bill may alter rules for 16th Section land Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says a bill moving through the Legislature that would strip his oversight on public school trust lands would cost millions in proceeds for K-12 education. But supporters of the measure say decisions on leasing 16th Section land should rest with local authorities.…
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February 19, 2011

BP: Oil spill claims methodology too generous

BP: Oil spill claims methodology too generous NEW ORLEANS — The administrator of the $20 billion fund for Gulf oil spill victims, under fire for a claims process beset by red tape and delay, has been told by BP that his methodology for final payments is actually too generous. A lengthy document purporting to be…