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Less oil on surface means less work for fishermenThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:02PMNEW ORLEANS (AP) - Even when the oily sheen starts fading from the surface of the Gulf of Mexico, it manages to become bad news for fishermen.

US Suing Oracle Alleging Software Contracts FraudThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:02PMNEW YORK -- The U.S. Justice Department said Thursday it is joining a fraud lawsuit against Oracle Corp. related to software contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Does the Appleseed Project Teach Marksmanship or Something More?Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:58PMIs the Appleseed Project just a rifle course with attitude or a symptom of a growing hostility toward government?

Less oil on surface means less work for fishermenThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:56PMNEW ORLEANS (AP) - Even when the oily sheen starts fading from the surface of the Gulf of Mexico, it manages to become bad news for fishermen. Many of those whose fisheries were shut down by the oil spill have found work skimming the oil from the water through BP's Vessels of Opportunity program.

Incumbent judge faces challengersThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:54PMVoters will see four names in contention in Tuesday’s primary for a six-year term as a 33rd District Court judge.

HUFFPOST HILL - JULY 29TH, 2010Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:52PMWhat's Your Reaction? With the August recess quickly approaching it looks like Congress won't be able to pass the comprehensive energy reform oil spill bill before September.

GOP goes after Murray for bringing Washington state federal porkThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:41PMDelivering dollars for Washington state is a point of pride for Democratic Sen. Patty Murray, whose efforts have helped her comfortably win re-election twice. Republicans insist that this November, it will be her downfall.

Miss McAlester pageant set for SaturdayThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:37PMThe ladies of Beta Iota of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International are excited that Miss Oklahoma 2010 Emoly West will be the emcee for the Miss McAlester Pageant.

Microloans can help tiny businessesThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:24PMHere's a story by Ina Paiva Cordle of McClatchy Newspapers on a microloan program in Miami, Fla., that is helping the smallest businesses (the kind banks don't talk to) get on their feet.