BP chief Hayward faces Congress over Gulf spill criticism
In a tense hearing Tony Hayward defended BP, denied stonewalling, and expressed deep regret over the Deepwater Horizon disaster. He acknowledged responsibility, but said he was not involved in design decisions and declined to label underwater plumes, while a protester was removed and Rep. Barton apologized to BP for the White House funds pressure.
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Costner pushes cleanup devices and BP deal
Actor Kevin Costner told a Senate panel that using his Ocean Therapy Solutions centrifuge devices with BP to clean Gulf oil spills is not a Hollywood ending for him. BP contracts cover 32 machines that separate oil from water at up to 200 gallons per minute on boats or docks. Costner has invested over $24 million in the technology.
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Biden blasts GOP critique of BP spill compensation fund
Vice President Joe Biden calls the criticism outrageous and out of touch after Texas Republican Joe Barton accuses the White House of pressuring BP to create a 20 billion dollar victims fund. He labels Barton's remarks insensitive and astounding.
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