Jindal gets high marks for his ethics reforms, his take-charge response to Hurricane Gustav last fall, and his ability to connect with everyone from Cajun oystermen to north Louisiana peach growers.

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The suits claim the company is responsible for everything from injuring or killing workers to causing economic harm to fishermen, oystermen, shrimpers and hoteliers who have had to cease operations as the spill spreads.

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