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Obama Responds to Gulf Oil Spill Criticisms

By Joel ScanlonJun 16 2010

Renewed criticism for Barack Obama and his government in the handling of the oil spill crisis in the Gulf of Mexico has brought the US President for a 3 hour tour of the affected area. The Oil Spill was caused by the blowing up of a BP rented rig in the Gulf of Mexico.

US experts have estimated that between 35,000 to 60,000 barrels per day were being spewed out of the ruptured well on the sea base. The massive amount of crude oil is becoming a huge threat to the US coastline from Louisiana to Florida.

To emphasis the gravity of the situation President Obama gave his statement in a debut prime time address from the Oval Office. He was flanked by the US Flag and a flag with the presidential seal. He underscored that he intended to take BP to task for the environmental hazard they had created.

He also asked the new generation of Americans to become innovative to generate energy from renewable power sources. The US has demanded that BP set up a 20 billion dollar escrow to pay for the clean up. BP’s American boss McKay declined to comment on the issue.

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Joel Scanlon

Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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