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   Subject: Re: No Trans pipeline so barge carrying almost a million gallons of   
   oil crashes into ship, causing spill in Galveston Bay   
   Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2014 19:26:35 -0500   
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   And a pipeline would have prevented this problem how exactly?   
      
   "Thanks Obama!"  wrote in message    
   news:011b3df3699fea134d3df23905c5edf7@dizum.com...   
   >A barge that was carrying almost a million gallons of oil hit a   
   > ship in Galveston Bay on Saturday, spilling an unknown amount   
   > into the water.   
   >   
   > According to the Associated Press, the Coast Guard had to send   
   > in booms to try to collect the spill. While it is unknown how   
   > much oil spilled into the water, there was reportedly a   
   > noticeable sheen left covering the bay area.   
   >   
   > The barge, which was carrying 924,000 gallons of particularly   
   > thick oil, was on its way to Bolivar when the collision   
   > occurred. Six crew members on board of the towing vessel, which   
   > was moving the barge, were reported to have injuries but are in   
   > stable condition. Specifics on those injuries were not given out.   
   >   
   > The Galveston Bay Foundation announced that it is looking for   
   > volunteers to help with the impact the oil spill will have.   
   >   
   > The Galveston Daily News reports that there is no immediate   
   > danger to the community due to the oil spill. There are,   
   > however, a few road closures to make crew access to the spill   
   > area easier.   
   >   
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