BP Oil Spill Sparks Political Debate

The now infamous BP oil spill, started by the deadly underwater explosion of Deepwater Horizon rig, has become the largest oil spill in U.S. history. BP and government officials are still scrambling to stop the leak. Recently, Attorney General Eric Holder announced the launch of a criminal and civil investigation into BP and the events leading up to and following the explosion and subsequent oil leak. This announcement has added to the brewing political firestorm that has crept into the oil spill catastrophe. 


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