Forum for discussing local and world politics and issues. All views are welcomed. Let your opinions be heard on current news and politics.
All standard guidelines apply to this board, No Flaming, No Taunting, No Foul Language,No sexual innuendos,etc..
As politics can be a volatile subject, please consider how you would feel if your comment were directed toward yourself.
Any post deemed to be in violation of guidelines will be deleted or edited without warning or notification. Any continued misbehavior will result in a ban or hidden status, so please play nice!!!
*"Moderators are here for a reason. If a moderator (or Global Moderator or Fencer) requests that a discussion on a certain subject to cease - for whatever reason - please respect these wishes. Failure to do so may result in being hidden, or banned."
Temo: Odd that they would hold hearings about an ACT that doesn't apply. Very odd.
Foreign Ships Help in Gulf Clean-up R.G. Edmonson | Jun 15, 2010 2:33PM GMT The Journal of Commerce Online - News Story Washington | Regulation | Maritime | United States Lawmakers to hold hearing on Jones Act waivers to allow operations The House Transportation subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation will hold a hearing Thursday on the influx of foreign-flag vessels in the Gulf of Mexico oil clean-up operation.