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BP Paying Off Universities And Gulf Scientists In Mass To Hide Oil Spill Research Data From The Public

The contract requires scientists to agree to withhold data even in the face of a court order if BP decides to fight such an order

Scientists from Louisiana State University, Mississippi State University and Texas A&M have reportedly accepted, according to academic officials. Scientists who study marine invertebrates, plankton, marsh environments, oceanography, sharks and other topics have been solicited.

More than one scientist interviewed by the Press-Register described being offered $250 an hour through BP lawyers. At eight hours a week, that amounts to $104,000 a year.

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