skippy the bush kangaroo

now go ahead and try to tell me this administration isn't in bed with big bidness...

the dupont co. and the environmental protection agency have tentatively agreed to a multimillion dollar settlement of charges that the company failed to report health and pollution risks from a chemical used to make teflon and other nonstick and stain-resistant products.

although both sides declined to release details friday, dupont set aside $15 million to cover penalty costs in the case, the company disclosed.

dupont's potential liability had been estimated at more than $300 million when the complaint first surfaced. epa officials ruled out a push for the maximum penalty last year. - delawareonline...read on