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Oil Spill Judge Dumped His Energy Stocks

Feldman sold many while hearing case on drilling moratorium

(AP) - The Louisiana federal judge who struck down a six-month ban on deepwater oil drilling has sold many of his energy investments, a financial disclosure report released yesterday reveals. US District Judge Martin Feldman's disclosure report, which covers investments for 2009, shows he owned eight energy-related investments including stock in Exxon... More »

Judge Won't Delay His Ruling to Lift Moratorium

White House wanted a stay while it appeals to higher court

(AP) - A federal judge in New Orleans has refused to delay his decision to strike down a 6-month moratorium on deepwater drilling imposed after the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The Justice Department had asked US District Judge Martin Feldman to stay his ruling while it appeals to the... More »

Judge Who Blocked Drill Ban Has Gulf Oil Investments

Environmentalists protest 'flagrant conflict of interest'

(AP) - The Louisiana judge who struck down the Obama administration's six-month ban on deepwater oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico has extensive investments in the oil and gas industry. US District Judge Martin Feldman, a 1983 Reagan appointee, in 2008 reported owning less than $15,000 in stock in Transocean,... More »

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