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HCR 144 - Response to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Rig - Louisiana Key Vote

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Title: Response to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Rig

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote on a motion to suspend rules pertaining to a concurrent resolution concerning the governor of Louisiana's refusal to declare a state of emergency after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Highlights:

-Authorizes congress to direct the Environmental Protection Agency to investigate the governor of Louisiana's refusal to timely declare a state of emergency in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. -Specifies that it is necessary to declare a state of emergency due to the impact the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is predicted to have on the Louisiana coast and the livelihood of coastal residents.

NOTE: THIS VOTE RECONSIDERS A PREVIOUS VOTE.

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NOTE: THIS IS A NON-BINDING CONCURRENT RESOLUTION. IT IS NOT SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR AND THEREFORE DOES NOT HOLD THE WEIGHT OF LAW.

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