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BP Oil Spill: Has President Obama Let the Gulf Down?

Today, President Obama will answer questions from reporters about the administration's response to the BP oil spill. The news conference comes as Obama has announced his decision to cancel offshore drilling projects, including drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, along the Eastern seaboard and off the coast of Alaska, pending further review. "The president's eyes have been opened," a senior White House official told ABC News. Obama will make his second visit to the Gulf Coast since the start of...Full Story
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