Felony reporting…

From the ever-alert NewsBusters we learn that as of July 1,  getting within 65 feet of what the Coast Guard determines are essential recovery efforts will be a Class D felony,   punishable by a fine of up to $40,000.

CNN’s Anderson Cooper was  already furious about his team being blocked last week,  comparing such treatment to the Bush Administration’s similar actions during Katrina.   Except there were no such restrictions for Katrina…

Congressional Democrats  have blocked an amendment which would guarantee the press access to the Gulf spill.