BP robot cap aims to seal Gulf spill with tightening cap
Undersea robots move a mile beneath the Gulf to lower a 150000 pound cap toward BP's leaking well. BP officials say the cap could take days to confirm effectiveness and stop the spill, the worst offshore incident in U.S. history. Vessel crews monitor the operation as oil continues to flow.
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Drilling chief vows balance in offshore oversight
Michael Bromwich, head of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement, says he will enforce laws even against oil executives and will not push drilling without safety and environmental safeguards. He aims to act midstream, balancing industry needs with regulations amid offshore drilling realities.
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IRS Opens Hotline For Gulf Spill Tax Help
The IRS launched a toll free line for taxpayers affected by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The 866 562 5227 service answers questions on BP payments and assists with filing or payment hardships from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT.
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