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Jones Act of 1920 keeps out European ships that could complete clean-up in four months vs. estimated nine months some experts believe it will take.

Media frustrated that 'accounting quirk' allows money to pass to children, grandchildren 'tax free'

Institute of Medicine report finds FDA 'lacks vision necessary to protect consumers,' AP ignores funding increase.

Energy investment banker tells CNBC clean-up of Gulf oil spill will cause ultimate end of beleaguered oil giant.

Fox News show consisting of Forbes magazine editorial board offers 'nuclear option' to stem flow of oil from BP spill.

National Fisheries Institute debunks 'Dr. Oz' talking points that exaggerate the dangers of mercury in seafood.

Retired Army lieutenant colonel says Chinese navy is switching from 'a defensive navy' to 'an aggressive overseas navy,' with estimated ship count of 260 ships versus 286 U.S. ships.

Time magazine marvels at advertisers' 'great influence over our behavior,' don't acknowledge individual decisions.

Since foreclosure is everyone else's fault, the Times says debtors don't 'slink away in shame.'

News service wonders why 'conservatives who usually denounce federal activism suddenly are clamoring for it.'

'No Plastic Girl' joins 'No Impact Man,' 'Compost Man' as media's green superheroes.

CNBC contributor argues only way Obama administration is authorized legally to intervene in Gulf Coast spill is to put oil giant in receivership.

Newspaper leads with salt's 'ill effects on the nation's health,' buries study about portion control.

Out of 500 million users, NY Times and NBC can't find one person who supports Facebook.