Archive for July 4th, 2010

Rough weather curtails some Gulf cleanup work

Associated Press: Cleanup crews across the Gulf of Mexico surveyed damage done by last week's hurricane while contending Sunday with choppy seas that idled many of the boats dedicated to keeping oil from hitting vulnerable beaches and marshes. Offshore skimming vessels were able to operate in Louisiana waters, but not off the coasts of Alabama, Mississippi and Florida, officials said. "We've got our guys out there and they're docked and ready, but safety is a huge concern for us, especially with ...