WASHINGTON, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2010. Despite tens of thousands of gallons of oil continuing to gush from BP’s oil well and executives from five major oil companies testifying before Congress today about off-shore drilling safety, some Congressional Representatives rallied on Capitol Hill today calling for more off-shore drilling and a bill[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2010. Statement of Michael Brune, Executive Director of Sierra Club: We share the President’s grief over the human cost of this tragedy and we agree with the President when he said, “The millions of gallons of oil that have spilled into the Gulf of Mexico are more[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2010 – 8:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. As we speak, our nation faces a multitude of challenges. At home, our top priority is to recover and rebuild from a recession that has touched the lives of nearly every American. Abroad, our brave men and women[Read More…]

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In the wake of any disaster many reach for their checkbooks to donate money and aid toward rescue organizations. The Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance (WGA) cautions that the Gulf of Mexico oil spill is unlike previous disasters and offers specific advice to potential donors and volunteers.[Read More…]

Pensacola, Florida–(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2010 – 9:48 A.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  We just had a very useful discussion, and I want to thank Governor Crist and the congressional delegation, as well as our owner here, Mike Pinzone, of this wonderful facility overlooking this beautiful beach.  I want to also thank the[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2010.  Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to complete the membership of the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: Frances G. Beinecke, Member, National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling Donald[Read More…]

GULF COAST–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2010.  BP today provided an update on developments in the response to the MC252 oil well incident in the Gulf of Mexico. Subsea Source Control and Containment The lower marine riser package (LMRP) containment cap, installed on June 3, continues to collect oil and gas flowing from[Read More…]

WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2010. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is playing a vital role in the oil spill response, using all the scientific methods at its disposal, including satellites in space, planes in the air, boats on the water, gliders under the sea, scientists in the field, and information online.[Read More…]

GULF COAST—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2010. Click HERE to view a response letter from BP COO Doug Suttles to Federal On-Scene Coordinator Rear Adm. James Watson’s directive to build greater capacity and redundancy for oil containment, and click HERE to read Rear Adm. Watson’s response directing BP to devise a more aggressive[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 11, 2010.  Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen, the National Incident Commander for the Deepwater BP Oil Spill response, briefed the media Friday morning. MODERATOR: Good morning.  Welcome to today’s briefing.  We’ll follow the standard format today.  Admiral [Thad] Allen will give the daily update and then we’ll take 10[Read More…]