Oil Spill Touches U.S. Coast
Today’s reports suggest the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and the resulting oil slick, has reached the Louisiana coast and will remain unstoppable for weeks.
- Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill, picture courtesy of NASA
The Gulf of Mexico: Receiving 5,000 Barrels of Oil Daily
Burning Oil in the Gulf of Mexico
The oil spill spreading in the Gulf of Mexico has reached a point approximately 20 miles off the coast of Louisiana; attempts to stop the leak at its source have so far failed. In response, a large portion of the surface oil will be contained and burned to avoid more harm to animals and the surrounding environment.
Arizona’s Stance on Illegal Immigration
On Friday of last week, Arizona governor Jan Brewer signed legislation that could push the extent of illegal immigration control in the state and force local law enforcement officers to ask anyone of “reasonable suspicion” for documents proving legal status in the United States.
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Oil Spills into the Gulf of Mexico
As of Monday, it is unknown whether the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico will be contained within days or continue to spread to coastal states in coming months.
