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Obama Lifts Moratorium on Deep-Water Drilling in Gulf of Mexico
-Tom DiemerThe Obama administration, pressed by industry and political interests, lifted its ban on deep-water drilling in the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, well ahead of schedule.
White House Defends Its Response on BP Oil Spill
-Alex WagnerAmid criticism from a commission investigating the gulf disaster, Robert Gibbs says "there was never an effort to not put out the most accurate and timely information as soon as we had it."
Commission Report Slams Government's Oil Spill Response
-Christopher WeberA presidential commission's reports criticize the Obama administration for "underestimating" the amount of crude flowing into the Gulf, which in turn "undermined public confidence in the federal government’s response."
Gulf Oil Spill: BP Report Spreads the Blame Around
-Tom KavanaghBP's investigation of the gulf oil disaster blames "multiple companies and work teams" for the explosion that triggered the worst environmental catastrophe in U.S history.
Oil Platform Fire: No Oil in Water But Questions About Cause
-Tom DiemerAn offshore oil watchdog agency says it will investigate the fire on a huge platform in the Gulf which caused 13 workers to abandon the facility Thursday.
Another Oil Platform Blast in Gulf: No Injuries, No Leaking
-Tom DiemerAnother oil rig has exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, but there are no reports of deaths and AP says the platform is above a well that's not currently producing oil.
Katrina Anniversary in New Orleans Brings Pride, Anguish and Anxiety About Future
-Ben SandmelNew Orleans residents mark 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with a mix of pride, anguish and anxiety. Many events planned and already under way.
Is Gulf Seafood Safe to Eat? Feds Say Yes, but Testing is Limited
-Patricia MurphyFederal scientists say testing shows no oil spill contamination in seafood, but others doubt such pronouncements by the government.
Gulf Oil Spill: Residents' Skepticism, Resentment Remain Uncapped
-Ben SandmelDespite encouraging claims that most of the oil has disappeared, many say the crisis is far from over. Plus, disputes remain about using barges to block oil.
Alabama Sues BP Over Gulf Oil Spill
-Christopher WeberThe state of Alabama is suing BP and other companies for their roles in the disastrous Gulf oil spill.
Obama, the GOP and the Knobe Effect: Why Negative Messages Win Votes
-Jeffrey WeissResearch suggests that humans are quicker to assign blame than to give credit for accomplishments. Come November, that could spell trouble for Democrats.
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