Despite the fact that it happened twenty years ago, Exxon is still paying significant sums of money in damages for the Exxon Valdez oil spill that devastated the coast of Alaska, both ecologically and economically. Over $480 million in punitive interest penalties and $70 million in court fees will be paid by the oil giant.
 
This number stands in addition to the $507.5 million that Exxon has already paid in punitive damage awards to those affected by the spill. The decision to pay this amount was made by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in response to a successful Exxon appeal …read more

Before I get into my thoughts on Senator McCain’s choice for Vice President, I want to talk about the Vice Presidential job description. What does the Vice President of the United States get to do? Sarah Palin isn’t sure what the job requires, so I thought I would take a look.
Job Description courtesy of Wikipedia
The formal powers and role of the vice president are limited by the Constitution to becoming President in the event of the death or resignation of the President and acting as the presiding officer of the U.S. Senate. As President of the Senate, the Vice …read more