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Spill panel: No evidence of saving $ over safety

The BP oil rig explosion and spill wasn't about anyone purposely trading money for safety, investigators on a special presidential commission said Monday.

 

Firms Knew of Cement Flaws Before Spill, Panel Says

Firms Knew of Cement Flaws Before Spill, Panel Says

Halliburton and BP knew weeks before the blast on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico that the cement mixture they planned to use to seal the well was unstable, a commission found.

 

BP Failed to Fix Safety Device, Worker Testifies

Drilling continued despite a leak on a critical safety device, a company official told investigators.

 

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