BP Claims Office near Tampa: Commercial fishermen get nothing, “Woman is brought to tears”

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Anger growing at Clearwater BP claims office; One woman is brought to tears, ABC Action News Tampa Bay, July 2, 2010:

For Kathy Birren, the BP claims process is so frustrating it brings her to tears. …

“I ain’t selling a third of the fish I was selling. I got bills to pay,” said Woodhouse.

He was told if he brought the proper paperwork, he’d get some money. But he left empty handed. A BP representative him only long line fisherman could receive payments. “They said the federal government or something.  I don’t know. They said we’ll call you. I gotta go home and wait,” said Woodhouse. …

“It just shows me what’s to come,” said Birren.

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