The most popular programs for the Oil Pollution Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1180 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 14:26:54 GMT Witnesses testified on drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as a way to create jobs and increase domestic energy production. During the hearing Representative Young (R-AK) and Professor Brinkley engaged in a heated exchange after Representative Young characterized Mr. Brinkley's testimony as "garbage." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302781-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302781-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill following a cabinet member meeting about efforts to stop the spill and communities affected by the spill. In his remarks, he said, "I will not tolerate more fingerpointing or irresponsibility," referring the the heads of BP, equipment manufacturers, and the federal agencies in charge of oversight. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293514-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293514-2 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT President George H. W. Bush talked to reporters about the Exxon-Valdez oil spill. Topics included the ecological and economic damage caused by the oil spill, federal assistance in both areas, and the responsibility of Exxon for the crash. Following his statement, President Bush and federal officials answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7031-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7031-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Robert Gibbs briefed reporters on a number of topics including the economy, Iran's nuclear program and United Nations' sanctions, and the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293546-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293546-3 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Craig Fugate briefed reporters and answered questions about emergency relief efforts following flooding in Tennessee and Midwest tornadoes. Following his remarks, Robert Gibbs spoke to reporters about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293456-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293456-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT In his first news conference since July 2009, President Obama talked about efforts to impose new regulations for offshore drilling and responded to criticism of the government's reaction to the spill following and explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig. In his remarks he admitted that the government was not skeptical enough of oil industry claims that large underwater spills could be avoided. Question topics included midterm elections, immigration, national security, Afghanistan, and financial regulations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293762-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293762-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Homeland Secretary Janet Napolitano and Coast Guard Deputy National Incident Commander Peter Neffenger testified on the response to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and clean up efforts. Following their testimony and questions from the committee, Lamar McKay testified about BP's role in the clean up efforts and the accident on the Deepwater Horizon that led to the spill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293543-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293543-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mark Hafle testified before investigators on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion. The Coast Guard and the Mineral Management Service are conducting the joint investigation. Mr. Hafle, the BP drilling engineer, wrote plans for well casings and cement seals on the Deepwater Horizon's well. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293776-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293776-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Oil company executives spoke about the safety and security of offshore drilling operations, as well as the causes of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the ability of the energy industry to respond to future incidents. Executives characterized the spill as a rare event that their companies were not likely to repeat, saying that continued offshore exploration and drilling were essential to American oil and gas supplies. Pressured by committee members, BP America President Lamar McKay would not commit to place funds in an escrow account to handle future claims for economic and ecological damages. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294062-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294062-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Committee members and Tony Hayward made opening statements about the role of BP in the Gulf of Mexico offshore oil rig explosion and oil spill. Members criticized the company and focused on BP documents which showed the company had disregarded safety concerns at the oil rig site and had cut corners to save money. Representative Barton, however, apologized to BP for the White House "shakedown" in which BP agreed to set aside $20 billion for damage claims. In his remarks Mr. Hayward offered his condolences to the families and friends of the 11 people who died in the explosion and apologized to the American people for the incident. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294112-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294112-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the April 20, 2010 explosion and eventual sinking of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. They focused on the vessel's condition, crew qualifications, emergency preparedness, and casualty timeline. Jimmy Harrell from Transocean, the offshore installation manager on the Deepwater Horizon, talked about his recollections of the incident. This was the second day of the second session of hearings by the Deepwater Horizon Joint Investigation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293757-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293757-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Robert Gibbs briefed reporters on a number of topics including the status of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill response and the Obama administration's stance regarding the Israeli raid of a flotilla of ships carrying aid to the Gaza Strip. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293816-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293816-2 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Byron Dorgan talked about efforts to legally ensure that BP pays all costs and economic claims related to gulf oil spill. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294069-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294069-4 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Tony Hayward continued to testify on the role of BP in the Gulf of Mexico offshore oil rig explosion and oil spill. Questions from members focused on the scope of the accident, causes of the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, BP's poor safety record over the past several years, the company's commitment to cleanup efforts, and documents which showed the company had disregarded safety concerns at the oil rig site and had cut corners to save money. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294112-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294112-3 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Executives from BP, Halliburton, Cameron, and Transocean testified on their roles in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Questions and testimony focused on equipment failures, regulatory oversight, and the causes of the accident on the Deepwater Horizon that led to the oil spill. Several members were highly critical of company engineering practices and equipment modifications made prior to the accident. Part 1 of 2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293463-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293463-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Gene Taylor talked about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and congressional response to it, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He is a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which held a hearing the previous day on oil spill liability. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293994-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293994-3 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Aaron Viles talked from New Orleans about the environmental impact of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and what it means for federal assistance in preserving wetlands and wildlife. Mr. Viles' organization, the Gulf Restoration Network, was a co-signer of a letter to President Obama urging more federal oversight of public safety protection, environmental monitoring, and environmental testing. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson previewed topics for Sunday morning news shows at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293805-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293805-4 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Christopher Pleasant, survivor of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion, testified before investigators to recount his memory of the event. The Coast Guard and the Mineral Management Service were conducting the joint investigation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293776-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293776-2 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Christopher Haire and Miles Ezell, survivors of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion, testified before investigators to recount their memory of the event. The Coast Guard and the Mineral Management Service were conducting the joint investigation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293776-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293776-4 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT David Sims, BP drilling and cementing operations manager and survivor of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion, testified by telephone from Houston, Texas with investigators to recount his memory of the event. The Coast Guard and the Mineral Management Service were conducting the joint investigation. The focus was on gathering information on the vessel's condition, crew qualifications, emergency preparedness, and casualty timeline. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293803-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293803-6 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Interior Department officials testified about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and outer continental shelf gas and oil strategy. In their remarks they reiterated BP's commitment to honor all legitimate claims and said that they would use the power of the federal government to ensure the commitment was honored. They also talked about the Mineral Management Service and highlighted some of the malfeasance that took place at the agency. Secretary Salazar said that incidents outlined in a report took place during the Bush administration and noted that some MMS employees have been terminated and others placed on administrative leave. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293734-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293734-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Charles Credeur, Dril-Quip, service technician and survivor of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion, testified before investigators to recount his memory of the event. The Coast Guard and the Mineral Management Service are conducting the joint investigation. The focus was on gathering information on the vessel's condition, crew qualifications, emergency preparedness, and casualty timeline. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293803-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293803-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Tony Hayward testified on the role of BP in the Gulf of Mexico offshore oil rig explosion and oil spill. Questions from members focused on the scope of the accident, causes of the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, BP's poor safety record over the past several years, the company's commitment to cleanup efforts, and documents which showed the company had disregarded safety concerns at the oil rig site and had cut corners to save money. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294112-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294112-2 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Executives from BP, Halliburton, Cameron, and Transocean testified on their roles in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Questions and testimony focused on equipment failures, regulatory oversight, and the causes of the accident on the Deepwater Horizon that led to the oil spill. Several members were highly critical of company engineering practices and equipment modifications made prior to the accident. Part 2 of 2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293463-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293463-2 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and other department officials testified on issues related to the Interior Department's May 27, 2010, report: "Increased Safety Measures for Energy Development on the Outer Continental Shelf," including oversight of recent actions recommended by the department to address the safety of offshore oil development. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293974-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293974-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about offshore oil and gas development including the Department of the Interior's recent five year planning announcements and the accident in the Gulf of Mexico involving the offshore oil rig Deepwater Horizon. Among the topics they addressed were the technology used in oil exploration, safety and regulatory oversight, and engineering solutions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293442-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293442-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on on legal liability issues surrounding the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The committee was considering legislation to raise liability caps. Additionally, survivors and the father of a worker killed in the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig testified about the experience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293754-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293754-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Democratic California Congressman John Garamendi urged members to support his new bill H. 5213, which permanently prohibits offshore drilling off the coastline of California, Washington, and Oregon. Following his testimony, BP America President Lamar McKay and Transocean Drilling Rig President Steven Newman testified about continuing efforts to stop the flow of oil into the Gulf of Mexico and their financial commitment to the clean up. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293756-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293756-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the circumstances surrounding the ongoing spill of crude oil from the well site in the Gulf of Mexico. Federal officials and others talked about the federal response to the oil spill, the scope of the environmental threat, regulatory oversight issues, and continuing efforts to investigate the causes and threat posed by the oil spill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293597-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293597-3 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the circumstances surrounding the ongoing spill of crude oil from the well site in the Gulf of Mexico. Executives from BP and Transocean talked about the accident which caused the oil spill, safety records, efforts underway to cap the leaking well, and clean up efforts undertaken by the companies. They also answered questions from members about the choice of chemical dispersant used and business interests in the company that provided the dispersant. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293597-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293597-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Federal officials and scientists testified about research, development, and technology needs for the recovery and effective cleanup of oil spills. In the first panel officials focused on activities and programs pursued since the passage of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, and gaps in federal oil spill response research and technology. The second panel focused on aquatic ecosystems, tools available to respond to oil spills, and the capacity for cleanup. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293977-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293977-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT A joint investigation hearing was held by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the Minerals Management Service (MMS) into the circumstances surrounding the explosion, fire, pollution, and sinking of the Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit Deepwater Horizon, with multiple loss of life in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010. This second session of hearings focused on gathering information on the MODU's materiel condition, crew qualifications, emergency preparedness, and casualty timeline. Douglas Brown from Transocean, the chief mechanic on the Deepwater Horizon, talked about his recollections of the the incident. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293742-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293742-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Micah Burgess, Transocean driller and survivor of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion, testified before investigators to recount his memory of the event. The Coast Guard and the Mineral Management Service were conducting the joint investigation. The focus was on gathering information on the vessel's condition, crew qualifications, emergency preparedness, and casualty timeline. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293803-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293803-2 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Paul Meinhart, Transocean motor operator and survivor of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion, testified before investigators to recount his memory of the event. The Coast Guard and the Mineral Management Service were conducting the joint investigation. The focus was on gathering information on the vessel's condition, crew qualifications, emergency preparedness, and casualty timeline. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293803-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293803-5 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Greg Meche, survivor of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion, testified before investigators to recount his memory of the event. The Coast Guard and the Mineral Management Service were conducting the joint investigation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293776-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293776-3 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on issues surrounding the oil spill in the Gulf, including the impact on the economy and the environment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293447-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293447-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified at a a hearing on the federal response to the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. They spoke about initial responses, continued efforts to respond to greater environmental threats, actions taken by companies responsible for the accident, and challenges facing citizens and government agencies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293566-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293566-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jim Snyder reported by phone on the week's congressional hearings on the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293441-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293441-3 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT William Stoner, survivor of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion, testified before investigators to recount his memory of the event. The Coast Guard and the Mineral Management Service were conducting the joint investigation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293776-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293776-5 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Allen Seraile, Transocean assistant driller and survivor of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion, testified before investigators to recount his memory of the event. The Coast Guard and the Mineral Management Service were conducting the joint investigation. The focus was on gathering information on the vessel's condition, crew qualifications, emergency preparedness, and casualty timeline. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293803-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293803-3 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the April 20, 2010 explosion and eventual sinking of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. They focused on the vessel's condition, crew qualifications, emergency preparedness, and casualty timeline. Curt Kutcha, master of the Deepwater Horizon, answered questions about command responsibilities and his recollections of the incident. This was the second day of the second session of hearings by the Deepwater Horizon Joint Investigation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293757-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293757-2 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jack Coleman and Dennis Takahashi-Kelso talked about offshore drilling and the environment. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293425-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293425-4 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the response efforts to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill forllowing a catastrophic explosion on the oil rig, Deepwater Horizon. Heads of the Coast Guard and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration spoke about short and long-term impacts of the spill. Following their remarks, members questioned executives about theire personal responsibility and that of their companies, BP and Transocean, in the incident. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293570-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293570-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the adequacy of the Minerals Management Service's regulations for offshore oil and gas operations in light of the Deepwater Horizon explosion. Additionally Kenneth Abbott testified about his allegations about unsafe practices surrounding BP's deepwater production platform Atlantis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294113-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294113-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave her weekly legislative briefing to the press. Topics included the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, efforts to bring a jobs bill to the House floor, and the retirement of Appropriations Committee Chair David Obey. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293364-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293364-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the April 20, 2010 explosion and eventual sinking of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. They focused on the vessel's condition, crew qualifications, emergency preparedness, and casualty timeline. Chad Murray, chief electrician on the Deepwater Horizon, testified about his recollections of the explosion and his escape from the rig. This was the second day of the second session of hearings by the Deepwater Horizon Joint Investigation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293757-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293757-4 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Heber Morales, Transocean roustabout and survivor of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion, testified before investigators to recount his memory of the event. The Coast Guard and the Mineral Management Service were conducting the joint investigation. The focus was on gathering information on the vessel's condition, crew qualifications, emergency preparedness, and casualty timeline. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293803-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293803-4 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Physicians and other health professionals testified on the effects of the BP oil spill and its cleanup efforts on public health and various methods to minimize the negative impacts. Among the topics they addressed were water and air quality, occupational exposure by cleanup workers, and monitoring programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294073-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294073-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Charles Wohlforth, author of the book [The Fate of Nature], talked about federal government response to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and oil corporations' performances during these types of incidents. Other topics included long-term effects on the environment and wildlife, and the future of drilling for oil in deep water environments. Mr. Wohlforth was the former lead reporter for the [Anchorage Daily News] during the Exxon Valdez oil spill. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294042-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294042-3 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the April 20, 2010 explosion and eventual sinking of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. They focused on the vessel's condition, crew qualifications, emergency preparedness, and casualty timeline. David Young, Chief Mate on the Deepwater Horizon, testified about conditions on the rig before and after the incident, and about his escape on board a life raft. This was the second day of the second session of hearings by the Deepwater Horizon Joint Investigation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293757-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293757-3 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT