Louisianans give emphatic response to ruling that could mean $18bn in additional fines for Americas worst offshore oil spill

Environmentalists, recreational fishermen and people who make their living on the Gulf of Mexico are hailing a federal judges ruling that could mean $18 billion in additional fines for BP over the nations worst offshore oil spill.

Lisa Smith cheered and gave an emphatic yes Thursday afternoon when she heard about the decision as she fished off a beach bridge in Florida.

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