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The storm avoided most offshore drilling rigs and production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.
Joining the protest was hip hop star Nas, who said the Fox coverage inspired a song "Sly Fox" on his new album.
The USGS said it did not consider economic factors, such as the effects of permanent sea ice or water depths, in its assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources.
But 55 percent believed Obama, a 46-year-old first-term Illinois senator, would be the riskier choice for president.
Wages have not kept pace with inflation. Taking into account higher prices paid for food, healthcare, housing and a range of other necessary expenditures, wages are equal to those paid 40 years ago.
The automaker has said it ended 2007 with $9 billion in cash.
The report says there has been a 4 percent increase among those ages 12 to 17 in a study from 1997 to 2006.
"We'll let you know when we have an announcement."
The billionaires intend to use the money to help governments in developing countries implement policies and increase funding that could help reduce tobacco use.
"It got drunk and now it's got a hangover. The question is, how long will it sober up and not try to do all these fancy financial instruments?"