Byron Dorgan actually said...

I propose $10 billion, which is a bit more than the first quarter profits of BP, $6 billion or $7 billion, be put in a Gulf coast recovery fund that is run by a master who would be selected and perhaps a counselor from BP so you would have joint management of that designated fund.

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Dorgan suggests creating a Gulf coast recovery fund from BP's profits.

06/08/2010

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