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July 19, 2010

Gulf Coast Workers to Have Cleanup Pay Deducted from Claims
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Earlier today, BP said the oil spill cleanup has cost nearly $4 billion
so far, including $207 million to settle damage claims. Gulf Coast
residents meanwhile are voicing outrage over news the
government-administered claim fund will subtract any money they earn by
working for the cleanup effort from any future claims. Fund
administrator Kenneth Feinberg says the ruling will apply to anyone who
participates in the Vessels of Opportunity program, which has employed
hundreds of Gulf Coast residents left out of work because of the spill.
A group of fishermen walked out of a public meeting on Friday after
Feinberg announced the decision.



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