[Clara Lou]

I understand that. The only reason I can think that the Dutch assistance would be ignored is that Obama doesn’t want assistance,the excuse being that the Dutch ships do not meet EPA/OSHA/whatever standards. (And that’s the case: The Dutch ships would remove something like 90% or 99% of the oil from the water before putting it back into the sea. Not good enough for D. C., although it would certainly make a difference in the lives of people, animals, and plants affected.)

[Puppage]

The Dutch ships would remove something like 90% or 99% of the oil from the water before putting it back into the sea. Not good enough for D. C., although it would certainly make a difference in the lives of people, animals, and plants affected.

I did not know that. Thank you for the info.

[xsmommy]

In addition, waiving the Jones Act and permitting foreign assistance, will PO the unions. This administration has proven to bend over backwards for unions, that cannot be discounted as a motivation.

[maine-iac7]

The only reason I can think that the Dutch assistance would be ignored is that Obama doesn’t want assistance,the excuse being that the Dutch ships do not meet EPA/OSHA/whatever standards...

Translation: they would not be union workers - who are protected by the JONES ACT - which Bush quickly waived during Karina.

His majesty would NOT waive the JOnes Act, because he obeys his union bosses.