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Nation Apr 21

Four years after oil spill, BP refusing funds for research

By Anya van Wagtendonk

Science Jun 21

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Reporters Explore Possible Causes for Deepwater Horizon Explosion, Oil Leak

New reports suggest that BP cut corners on safety in the design of the blown-out oil well in the Gulf. Gwen Ifill talks to two reporters about what investigations are revealing about the oil giant's actions before the rig exploded…

Science Jun 21

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Reports Suggest BP Cut Corners on Safety, Design of Gulf Rig

As the Gulf oil disaster continues, new reports alleged that BP cut corners on safety measures and understated the oil leakage rate. Gwen Ifill reports.

Science Jun 16

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BP Agrees to Start $20 Billion Fund for Gulf Disaster Victims

BP has agreed to set aside at least $20 billion to pay damages caused by the Gulf oil spill, following tough talk from the Obama administration about quickly responding to victims' claims. Judy Woodruff has an update on the latest…

Politics Jun 15

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Obama Promises ‘Unprecedented Response’ to Gulf Spill Victims

President Barack Obama vowed to do whatever is necessary to clean up the Gulf as he returned to Washington to address the nation, following his visit to survey damage from the blown-out oil well. Judy Woodruff gets a preview of…

Jun 11

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Oil Leak’s Impact on U.S.-British Relations, Economics Examined

Lawmakers continue to hold U.K.-based BP's feet to the fire over the ongoing oil leak, sparking some tensions between the U.S. and Britain. Judy Woodruff gets two points of view about the company's future, the billions of dollars at stake…

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Jul 30

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Exxon, Shell Report Massive Drops in Profits

Oil giant Exxon Mobil Corp. reported Thursday that its earnings plunged 66 percent in the second quarter, following a steep decline in fuel prices over the past year.

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Sep 07

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BP Officials Testify on Pipeline Leakage

British Petroleum in Alaska officials fielded questions at a House hearing on the factors that forced them to shut down pipelines at Prudhoe Bay and what caused a large-scale spill.

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