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Despite Louisiana Court Drilling Moratorium Rule, Diamond Offshore Moves Rig
Written by Bayoubuzz StaffAccording to Reuters, Diamond is pulling one of its deepwater rigs out of the gulf. Reuters reports that Diamond is the first of such move “surrounding a U.S. moratorium on deepwater drilling.
The Obama administration through the Interior Department imposed the deepwater drilling moratorium after the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded which has resulted in what is known as the BP Oil Spill.
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Vitter, Melancon Get More Foes in Louisiana US Senate Race; Lt. Gov Spot Gets 2
Written by Bayoubuzz StaffUpdate: Milt Gordon has qualified according to his Facebook. He is a conservative (11:59am) and has told Bayoubuzz that he is running as an independent. Also, Steve Scalise has picked up an opponent, Myron Katz of New Orleans.
Nick J. Accardo has qualified for the seat. occupied by incumbent David Vitter. Accardo has qualified as a republican. Now both major candidates, Vitter and democrat Congressman Charlie Melancon have competition within their own respective parties.
Also, the Lt. Governor's has picked up more candidates. Melanie J. McNight and entertainer Sammy Kershaw have entered the race.
Here is the latest list of candidates who have qualified for upcoming elections (as of 11:29 am)
Who Has Qualified For Louisiana Political Office?
Written by Bayoubuzz StaffThe last day of qualifying for political office for important Louisiana elections is today.
Here is a quick analysis of some of the important races:
U.S.Senate
Will David Vitter coast to being the only Republican running in the US Senate race? So far, the unexpected has occurred. Instead of Vitter getting a possible republican challenge, his major opponent, Charlie Melancon did. Now that there are two democrats in the race, what position will that party take? Will it support one candidate over another?
Louisiana: Vitter, Melancon, Cao, Michelle Obama, Hunt Downer
Written by Bayoubuzz Staff
Good morning and welcome to Ringside. Did you hear? Michelle Obama is coming now to the Gulf Coast. So all your fears can wash away…..never mind. So what good does this visit do when red tape is still getting in the way? Meanwhile, Governor Bobby Jindal is practically screaming at the federal government. Great talk, but so far the governor isn’t walking the walk. The stage is set now for David Vitter vs. Charlie Melancon and questions have been spurned by Vitter on the persisting questions of his now fired controversial staffer. And just what’s going on in the Department of Justice? A voter intimidation case where intentions were clear has now been tossed out by this administration. Reverend James David Manning is at it again as he has some very pointed words as usual for President Barack Obama.
BP Oil Spill: Obama’s Gulf Deep Water Drilling Halt Should Get Out The Way
Written by Bayoubuzz Staff
The offshore deepwater drilling moratorium took another hit on Thursday when the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, in New Orleans, declined the federal government’s effort to restore the pause in certain Gulf of Mexico drilling activity.
So what?
After Thursday’s hearing Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal said, “We have very serious concerns that the Department of Interior is going to announce a second moratorium. As members of the court pointed out today during the hearing, despite the injunction against the original moratorium, we currently have a de facto moratorium because of uncertainty from the Department of Interior".
Interior Losses Offshore Drilling Moratorium Rule But Who Wins?
Written by Bayoubuzz Staff
On Thursday, the appellate panel of the 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals denied the US government’s request stating it "failed to demonstrate a likelihood of irreparable injury if the stay is not granted."
The ruling appears to be a short-term embarrassment to the Obama administration who has pressed the moratorium on certain deepwater drilling activities.
However, it is uncertain how much of a victory the ruling really might be for those who won the three judge decision.
The ruling said there was no evidence that deepwater drilling would resume immediately.
Louisiana Jindal Pleased With 5th Circuit Drilling Moratorium Rule, But Has Concerns
Written by Bayoubuzz Staff
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana – Today, Governor Bobby Jindal joined Lt. Governor Scott Angelle to represent the State of Louisiana at the hearing on the drilling moratorium at the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans. The Court issued a ruling shortly after the hearing where they denied the motion for stay. Below is a statement from the Governor.
Governor Jindal said, “We’re pleased the court did not reinstate the moratorium. However, it’s clear from the ruling that this matter is not resolved and there remains uncertainty about the future of deepwater drilling and thousands of
Landrieu Delivers State Of New Orleans Address
Written by Bayoubuzz Staff
Today, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu delivered his first State of the City address, titled “Eyes Wide Open,” to a packed audience at Xavier University.
During Landrieu's brief experience in office, not only has he picked his administration but has also dealt with the BP Oil Spill experience
Louisiana BP Oil Update: Recreational Fishing Closure, Tar Balls Near Pontchartrain
Written by Bayoubuzz StaffMichelle Obama To Star In Another BP Oil Spill Photo Op
Written by Stephen Sabludowskyt took twelve days after the oil spill in the Gulf for President Obama to make his first trip to the region. Since then, he has made a few brief trips, but he has not traveled here in the last few weeks. The most recent high profile visit was from Vice President Biden last week. Yesterday, it was announced that First Lady Michelle Obama will be visiting the area next week.
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Gulf Oil Moratorium Case Defines BP Oil Spill Federal Response
Written by Bayoubuzz StaffToday, as the US 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans hears the case regarding the Gulf of Mexico Deep Water moratorium imposed by the Obama administration, the debates over the federal response to the BP spill continue. At top of the arguments are whether oil drilling is safe in the Gulf Of Mexico, whether the Obama administration ‘s moratorium is overbroad, whether the courts hearing the cases are biased and even whether the moratorium is just another example of the Obama administration taking actions actually damaging rather than aiding the recovery and the United States.
Media Kicks Louisiana’s Butt Over BP Oil Spill Issues
Written by Stephen Sabludowsky
When the deep water Horizon well first began spurring thousands of gallons of oil into the Gulf, sympathy from around the nation poured into Louisiana. The country and the world watched in horror as the Bayou State once again wrestled with the elements of nature and the manmade disaster that followed. “First Katrina, now the oil. How many hits can the state take?” was a common expression of concern. But as more states become directly affected by the polluted waters, and the Louisiana political and business leadership continues to call for more drilling, national sympathies are beginning to wane. Is Louisiana pushing the envelope, and trying to have it both ways?
From Louisiana: Who Cares About Kagan’s Confirmation To Supreme Court?
Written by Bayoubuzz Staff
About the last thing on anyone’s mind right now, particularly in my home state of
Louisiana Politics: US Senate, Congress, Lt. Gov Race
Written by Stephen SabludowskyHere are the names of candidates qualifying on Wednesday for
Louisiana Democratic Congressman Charlie Melancon and Louisiana Republican U.S. Senator, David Vitter have qualified for the U.S. Senate position currently held by Sen. Vitter. Also, qualifying in that race is Anthony Gentile, a Libertarian and Cary Deaton, a Democrat. Deaton's entry might come as a surprise to many political pundits.
Dead Pelican
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