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Gulf Coast goes on spending spree with BP money
Posted: 04.11.2011 at 8:19 AM
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A biologist from the Audubon Institute releases a sea turtle that had previously been impacted by oil from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The boat was purchased with money from BP.  / AP photo
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Gulf officials using SUVs, iPad and other gear with no clear oil ties, on BP's dime

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