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On the recordMay 26, 2010
If you made $50,000 last year and you cannot work this year because of BP and the accident, BP is going to write you a check for $50,000.
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Mary Landrieu
Democratic · Louisiana

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Landrieu emphasizes BP's responsibility to compensate affected individuals.

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