Mark Guarino

Gulf Oil Spill: Deep Water Cleanup Still Needed?

Chicago - A report released Thursday specifies that there is not enough oil remaining near the Macondo wellhead to warrant continued cleanup operations in the deepwater region of the …

By: Mark Guarino ,; TheChristianScienceMonitor|Report

December 20, 2010

Bid to Knock Rahm Emanuel Off Ballot for Chicago Mayor: Can it Succeed?

Chicago - A challenge filed Friday to invalidate Rahm Emanuel’s candidacy in the Chicago mayoral race, says Mr. Emanuel's campaign, is a political trick by forces looking to "hijack" …

By: Mark Guarino ,; TheChristianScienceMonitor|Report

November 27, 2010

Months After West Virginia Mining Disaster, US Issues Emergency Order on Coal Dust

The Obama administration has issued an emergency order to underground mine operators to strengthen a crucial safety measure to prevent explosions of coal dust, a highly flammable substance that …

By: Mark Guarino ,; TheChristianScienceMonitor|Report

September 26, 2010

Obama Vows to End “Turf Wars, Red Tape” Hindering Katrina Recovery

President Obama spoke on the fifth anniversary of the day the Hurricane Katrina touched ground in the Gulf Coast. He also addressed the recent Gulf oil spill that continues …

By: Mark Guarino ,; TheChristianScienceMonitor|Report

August 30, 2010

BP Halts Gulf Oil Spill Leak for First Time as Crucial Test Begins

The test to determine whether BP can keep the cap closed on its leaking well began Thursday afternoon after an overnight delay. When the test began, no oil was …

By: Mark Guarino ,; TheChristianScienceMonitor|Report

July 16, 2010

BP Oil Spill: Relief Well Is Ahead of Schedule, Close to Target

Drilling for a relief well that could finally stop the BP oil spill is a few hundred feet from its target. But it will take until mid-August, officials say, …

By: Mark Guarino ,; TheChristianScienceMonitor|Report

July 8, 2010

After Supreme Court Ruling, Will Gun-Control Laws Be Under Siege?

Chicago - Gun-rights advocates say that a US Supreme Court ruling today will embolden them to challenge gun-control laws in cities across the country.

By: Mark Guarino ,; TheChristianScienceMonitor

June 29, 2010

Gulf Oil Spill: Judge Won’t Budge on Deep-Water Drilling Moratorium

A federal judge said Thursday that he will not reconsider his decision to overturn a six month deep-water drilling moratorium stemming from the Gulf oil spill. That means Interior …

By: Mark Guarino ,; TheChristianScienceMonitor|Report

June 25, 2010

Judge Slams Obama’s Drilling Moratorium, Blocks It

The judge said the federal report that led to the drilling moratorium didn't "explicitly justify" a ban. Some independent engineers who reviewed the report agree. The administration will appeal.

By: Mark Guarino ,; TheChristianScienceMonitor|Report

June 23, 2010

Louisiana Backs Oil Industry, Wants Drilling Moratorium Thrown Out

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is supporting a legal challenge that seeks to reverse President Obama’s six-month moratorium on deepwater oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. While the administration …

By: Mark Guarino ,; TheChristianScienceMonitor|Report

June 22, 2010

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