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UPDATE: Barbour said oil still miles from state's shores
by The Assocated Press
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Gov. Haley Barbour
Gov. Haley Barbour
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BILOXI — Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says no oil from a leaking well has reached the state's shores, but he's calling on people to volunteer in case their help is needed cleaning up in the future.

Barbour said during a news conference Wednesday in Biloxi that 9,000 people and 315 vessels have been signed up to help.

He urged more people to sign up as leaders make preparations to protect vital ecosystems with boats, booms and volunteers.

Barbour stressed that the oil remains miles from Mississippi shores and that tourists should not cancel vacation plans.

He said "Mississippi is open for business."
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dzsnutzs
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May 12, 2010
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DocJ
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May 12, 2010
"calling on people to volunteer in case their help is needed cleaning up in the future."

Bet his fat butt won't be volunteering ...

Maybe he will send Nunnelee to do it for him! lol

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