The presidential commission investigating the BP oil spill says it found no instances where the company purposely cut corners on safety in order to save money. Members of Congress and lawyers who are suing BP have pointed to money-saving design decisions that compromised safety for the oil rig that exploded and killed 11 workers, and caused the largest oil spill in U.S. history. Source Link
The next Congress may be talking about cutting taxes, but state governments that don’t have the luxury of deficit spending are adding more taxes to make up for dropping revenues in the fallout from the Great Recession. More than 30 states have raised taxes or fees, and nearly all have cut personnel and reduced funding for higher education in an effort to close budget gaps. Source Link
Could having heavy friends increase your risk of obesity? A new study based on 40 years of data claims that social interaction with obese people raises your odds of obesity. But being friends with thin people does not help you maintain a lower weight. The study predicts that America’s obesity rate will eventually rise to reach 42% of the population. Source Link
