MIAMI (AP) - A flower shop in Florida that saw a drop-off in weddings this summer is probably out of luck. So is a restaurant in Idaho that had to switch seafood suppliers. A hardware store on the Mississippi coast may be left out, too. The latest guidelines for BP's $20 billion victims compensation fund say the nearer you are geographically to the oil spill and the more closely you depend on the Gulf of Mexico's natural resources, the better chance you have of getting a share of the money.

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Also, a second set of rules expected this fall will require that businesses and individuals seeking compensation for long-term losses give up their right to sue BP and other spill-related companies—something that could save the oil giant billions. The new rules for the claims process were released Friday by Washington lawyer Kenneth Feinberg, who was picked by President Barack Obama to run the fund and previously oversaw claims for 9/11 victims. Beginning Monday, the claims will be handled by Feinberg rather than BP, which is still footing the entire $20 billion bill.

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9HNEOO81&show_article=1

A LOT of people are going to get ignored and screwed. I saw where a strip-bar on the Gulf had applied for compensation and everyone was laughing about it, but it is not only shrimpers and hotels that have been badly hurt by this.

Wouldn't the logical way of paying out is all buisness had over there accounts for the last 3 years or so , thus they can work out the average income and pay that way ?

Logical to me, but I would guess that they are going to try to get out of paying anyone who can't prove that their business is directly related to fishing or Gulf tourism. However, I hope that I am wrong.

This entire scheme is being run by Obama's administration.

Does anybody really think there is any rhyme or reason to how it will operate?

It will be handled by one of his political appointees and will vary with the direction of the wind.

Wouldn't the logical way of paying out is all buisness had over there accounts for the last 3 years or so , thus they can work out the average income and pay that way ?

Three years ago - before the financial crisis - most businesses were doing better.

The amount of fraud here will probably dwarf the fraud in the aftermath of Katrina...

http://www.usatoday....ina-fraud_N.htm

Federal agents investigating widespread fraud after the Gulf Coast hurricanes in 2005 are sifting through more than 11,000 potential cases, a backlog that could take years to resolve.

Authorities have fielded so many reports of people cheating aid programs, swindling contracts and scamming charities after the hurricanes that Homeland Security inspectors, who typically police disaster aid scams, have been "swamped," says David Dugas, the U.S. attorney in Baton Rouge.

fishing industry is known to be largley a cash business. my accountant once told me; if cash comes in the door keep it off the books, hence proving loss of income will be a huge challenge for many.

fishing industry is known to be largley a cash business. my accountant once told me; if cash comes in the door keep it off the books, hence proving loss of income will be a huge challenge for many.

Mmm. Can't say I have much sympathy with them then.

That's right, it's all Obama's fault.

Be assured, BP will do everything possible to avoid compensating the people who suffered this criminal (?) lack of concern for the consequences of their greed. It wouldn't be the first time a large corporation used whatever tactics necessary to avoid doing the right thing. Do you really believe that BP gives a shit that they have ruined many lives, and future generations of those lives? How hard can it be to determine who lost income, and will suffer losses for many years to come. I'm not taking a position against it. It's what made America great. You have to fend for yourself. Don't worry too much about the strippers. They, if anyone, are survivors. It's like murder. The consequences of killing someone affects generations of family. Life is tough.

I only hope the government will pursue criminal charges against those responsible. Of course, that stands as much chance as due compensation to those who got screwed. CEO's should have their fortunes seized. I would love to see that ex-CEO get locked up. Same with the banking and stock broker criminals. However, we aren't communists.

As far as Obama is concerned, I truly believe, to a degree, he would do the right thing, but that's impossible.

Quick edit to add that I once worked in a shoe store. One day we were robbed at gun point. Thankfully, no one was shot, but as soon as the robbers left, the owner immediately started ringing up sales. It was our best, most profitable day since he opened. All he was thinking about was the insurance claim. Now there's a true capitalist.

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Brad Pitt is 'willing to look at the death penalty' in bizarre rant against BP

By DAVID GARDNER

Last updated at 6:49 PM on 22nd August 2010

The Hollywood actor said he would consider the death penalty for those to blame for the ruptured well that gushed millions of gallons of oil into the ocean.

He was speaking in a documentary due to be screened in the US tomorrow tonight.

Brad Pitt has said he would consider the death penalty for those to blame for the Gulf oil spill crisis

Asked about the people responsible for the crisis, the ‘Inglourious Basterds’ star said: ‘I was never for the death penalty before – I am willing to look at it again.’

Mr Pitt, 46, has spearheaded the ‘Make it Right’ project to build 150 affordable and sustainable homes in one of the areas of New Orleans that was worst hit by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

His efforts in the region are featured in the new film by director Spike Lee marking the fifth anniversary of the hurricane devastation.

The documentary, called ‘If God is Willing and Da Creek Don’t Rise’, was supposed to end on a positive note with the New Orleans American Football team winning the Super Bowl.

More here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1305215/Brad-Pitt-willing-look-death-penalty-bizarre-rant-BP.html

That's right, it's all Obama's fault.

Be assured, BP will do everything possible to avoid compensating the people who suffered this criminal (?) lack of concern for the consequences of their greed. It wouldn't be the first time a large corporation used whatever tactics necessary to avoid doing the right thing. Do you really believe that BP gives a shit that they have ruined many lives, and future generations of those lives? How hard can it be to determine who lost income, and will suffer losses for many years to come. I'm not taking a position against it. It's what made America great. You have to fend for yourself. Don't worry too much about the strippers. They, if anyone, are survivors. It's like murder. The consequences of killing someone affects generations of family. Life is tough.

I only hope the government will pursue criminal charges against those responsible. Of course, that stands as much chance as due compensation to those who got screwed. CEO's should have their fortunes seized. I would love to see that ex-CEO get locked up. Same with the banking and stock broker criminals. However, we aren't communists.

As far as Obama is concerned, I truly believe, to a degree, he would do the right thing, but that's impossible.

Quick edit to add that I once worked in a shoe store. One day we were robbed at gun point. Thankfully, no one was shot, but as soon as the robbers left, the owner immediately started ringing up sales. It was our best, most profitable day since he opened. All he was thinking about was the insurance claim. Now there's a true capitalist.

You should re-read the article.

It's the US government making these rules, not BP.

There's an article?

BP, the government, what's the difference?

There's an article?

BP, the government, what's the difference?

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Be assured, BP will do everything possible to avoid compensating the people who suffered this criminal (?) lack of concern for the consequences of their greed. It wouldn't be the first time a large corporation used whatever tactics necessary to avoid doing the right thing. Do you really believe that BP gives a shit that they have ruined many lives, and future generations of those lives? How hard can it be to determine who lost income, and will suffer losses for many years to come.

I only hope the government will pursue criminal charges against those responsible

As far as Obama is concerned, I truly believe, to a degree, he would do the right thing,

Do you really believe all you write, or just spew out your thought of the minute, while looking for your meds?

It's the strawman argument Humph. Pointless pursuing it.

Dear Bear,

Other than the issue of my meds (which I am taking because of my toothache), I'm not sure what your point is. I read the article, and, yes, it;s a lot of BS.

Yes, I believe what I write. My point being that there is no possible way to assess the damage done to those, and future generations, affected by the spill. Much less the damage done to the environment which will also affect generations to come. I'm not real clear on the political pressures on the US government to establish rules of compensation. I believe that, perhaps, the rules are being established to protect BP from bankruptcy.

Maybe you could be more specific about what you find drug-induced from my comments. Maybe my thoughts are a little spewed because I find the whole situation despicable, and would rather see some example made of those responsible for this disaster. Maybe your pension is rapped up in BP.

You should try discussing what I wrote, and what you take issue with, rather than making this personal. It's always easier to attack the person rather than what I've written. I will agree I'm a little emotional about this particular event, so, maybe it was a little bit of a spew.

I gotta go. It's meds time.