6-24-10 by dugan BP is touting restoral of its robot-damaged "cap" (which looks like a giant hat for the Tin Man) to corral a large fraction of the company’s Gulf oil spill, but is…
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Fossil Fuel Fiascos-in-Waiting
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Big Oil’s New Ballot War
06-23-10 by dugan Californians are getting sick to death of corporate-sponsored ballot initiatives. And they’re catching on to who’s behind the slogans, voting down two deceptively marketed initiatives on the June ballot that were…
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Final Thoughts
Final Thoughts by Khan BP will have to evaluate long and hard as to whether Hayward’s strategy today–be evasive as possible for seemingly legal reasons–was worth the public excoriation that is starting to pile on….
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Hayward: “not fail safe”
Hayward: "Blow out preventers…across the world…not fail safe" Liveblog by Khan Hayward tells Rep. Barton that he thinks one of the biggest industry lessons going forward will be to make sure the blow out preventers…
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Hayward: ‘No reckless behavior’
Hayward: "No evidence of reckless behavior" by Khan In response to Rep. Stearns’ (FL) question about whether people were suffering in the Gulf due to BP’s reckless behavior, Hayward responds: "There was no evidence of…
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Barton’s Non-Apology
Rep. Barton says some may have "misconstrued" his accusation of a White House "shakedown" and "national tragedy." by Khan Rep. Barton (TX) just took a moment to clear up his "shakedown" comment. Saying…
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Pulling the Camera Back
A SCOTUS hearing? by Khan The hearing so far is coming to resemble a Supreme Court confirmation hearing– When asked for judgment & opinion on specific matters of the Macondo well’s construction (read: when asked…
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Hayward’s Raging Ignorance
Rep. Dugette’s Futile Questions Liveblog by Khan Rep. DeGette from CO is grilling Hayward on these documents, cited in letters from Waxman & Stupak, giving detailed technical information and likely questions on BP’s well, its…
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Not Catching the Drift
Not Catching the Drift Liveblog by Khan It doesn’t seem like committee members had a chance to reflect during the one hour recess. Questions from members after returning from their votes seem to be in…
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Burgess: ‘Scaring me now’
Hayward’s ‘scary’ testimony Liveblog by Khan In response to Rep. Burgess’ questions concerning the specific nature of the Macondo well, Hayward continues to assert that he does not have specific information, demonstrating an embarassing [or…
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Hayward’s Dodger Strategy
Hayward dodging all questions Liveblog by Khan BP CEO Hayward has a clear strategy to the tough questions that he’s receiving from committee members. In response to questions from Rep. Stupak concerning whether BP "cut…
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Gibbs: Barton’s words ‘shameful’
Gibbs: Barton’s comments "shameful" Liveblog by Khan As the committee reconvenes, a quick update on the immediate backlash against Rep. Barton’s "shakedown" description of the WH’s success in getting BP to commit to a $20…
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Hayward: We will not rest
Hayward: We will not rest until we make this right Liveblog by Khan As we recess to give committee members time to make Congressional votes, Hayward has just finished his opening statement. Nothing particularly…