The most popular programs for the BP Oil Spill Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=4249 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, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 19 May 2013 18:38:13 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, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Lisa Jackson and Larry Robinson testified at a hearing on the use of dispersants in response to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Topics included the effects dispersants have on wildlife and seafood safety, and EPA authority to ban dispersants. In her testimony Administrator Jackson said that BP has used over 1.8 million gallons of dispersants to date on the spill, a volume never used before in the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294559-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294559-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT David Michaels talked about the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in protecting those who are helping to clean up the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. OSHA signed a memorandum to protect worker health and safety during the clean up. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294109-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294109-6 Fri, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama, in his first address from the Oval Office, spoke about the federal response to the environmental and economic devastation resulting from the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. In his remarks he talked about the gravity of the situation, outlined government actions to address concerns of the Gulf Coast region, and talked about relief and recovery already underway and planned for the future. He highlighted the work of a commission to study the causes of the accident, legislative remedies to hold the energy industry more accountable, and his personal commitment to relief efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294074-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294074-3 Fri, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Brett Cocales testified at the U.S. Coast Guard and Bureau of Energy Management joint investigation of the April 20, 2010, Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. This session of hearings focused on well design and construction, and vessel safety management. This hearing was the fifth day of the fourth session of hearings of the Deepwater Horizon joint investigation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295218-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295218-102 Fri, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Kenneth Feinberg talked about the role of the federal government in executive pay. He had been appointed as a special administrator to oversee executive compensation of financial firms and automakers that received large government bailouts, as well as the special master for distribution of funds for victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks. He talked about his past experience and his new role developing and administering a compensation fund for victims of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294280-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294280-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mike Williams, Transocean chief electronics technician and survivor of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion, testified before investigators to recount his memory of the event. Providing information regarding the gas detection system and general alarm system, in this testimony he said that key alarms were turned off prior to the explosion that led to the oil spill. This was the fifth day of the third session of hearings of the Deepwater Horizon joint investigation held by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement (BOEM) 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. David Dykes and Captain Hung Nguyen co-chaired. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294728-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294728-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Brian O'Neill talked about the legal implications of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included possible criminal and civil charges against BP; potential legal costs for state, local and the federal government; and non-financial effects that oil spills have on communities. Mr. O'Neill was an attorney for 32,000 Alaskan fishermen and natives who brought a civil suit against Exxon after the Exxon Valdez aground in Alaska's Prince William Sound in 1989, spilling almost 11 million gallons of crude oil. Mr. O'Neill participated from Minneapolis. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293860-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293860-5 Fri, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Brett Cocales testified at the U.S. Coast Guard and Bureau of Energy Management joint investigation of the April 20, 2010, Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. This session of hearings focused on well design and construction, and vessel safety management. At the beginning of the hearing, attorneys for Mark Hafle, who had been schedule to appear, announced that he had invoked his right not to testify. This hearing was the fifth day of the fourth session of hearings of the Deepwater Horizon joint investigation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295218-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295218-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Jesse Gagliano testified at the U.S. Coast Guard and Bureau of Energy Management joint investigation of the April 20, 2010, Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. This session of hearings focused on well design and construction, and vessel safety management. Mr. Gagliano testified that he told BP before the explosion that the well could have a gas flow problem. This hearing was the second day of the fourth session of hearings of the Deepwater Horizon joint investigation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295154-107 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295154-107 Fri, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill at the Theodore Staging Facility. In his remarks he said that BP has submitted a revised containment plan that proposes to contain over 50,000 barrels a day by the end of June and addresses preparedness for extreme weather and other unforeseen events in the months ahead. He also spoke about food safety measures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294052-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294052-4 Fri, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Greg Palast presented his investigation of the BP oil spill and talked about the corruption he says permeates the oil industry, the financial sector, and government. This event was held at the Silver Spring Civic Building in Maryland by WPFW (Pacifica Radio). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303885-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303885-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Admiral Allen briefed reporters on the latest on the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. In his remarks he said BP has removed a containment cap over the leaking well iafter a remote-controlled vehicle collided with it. The cap had been collecting thousands of barrels a day from the well. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294214-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294214-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Kenneth Feinberg, selected by President Obama and BP to administer the $20 billion Gulf Coast Claims Fund, held a town hall meeting to listen to the concerns of people affected by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and discuss the claims process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294567-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294567-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Paul Johnson testified at the U.S. Coast Guard and Bureau of Energy Management joint investigation of the April 20, 2010, Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. This session of hearings focused on well design and construction, and vessel safety management. Mr. Johnson testified that he was not on the rig at the time of the explosion and told the committee that he had reservations about BP Well Leader Robert Kaluza. This hearing was the first day of the fourth session of hearings of the Deepwater Horizon joint investigation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295141-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295141-102 Fri, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Justice Department and other law enforcement officials held a press conference in New Orleans regarding new criminal charges and a settlement in the BP oil spill. Attorney General Holder outlined the 14 charges which included 11 counts of manslaughter and one obstruction of justice. He also said that BP agreed to a $4.5 billion settlement which would be disbursed to federal agencies for restoration, preservation and conservation. Other investigations into civil and criminal charges remained open. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309482-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309482-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Harry Thierens testified at the U.S. Coast Guard and Bureau of Energy Management joint investigation of the April 20, 2010, Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. In his testimony he said that changes to the blowout preventer device hurt efforts to manually operate it days after the explosion. He also said that after several failed attempts to get the blowout preventer to work, he learned that its security function was replaced by a testing device not designed for well control. This hearing was the third day of the fourth session of hearings of the Deepwater Horizon joint investigation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295172-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295172-2 Fri, 14 May 2010 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, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu talked about the state of his city nearly five years after Hurricane Katrina and just four months after the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon BP oil rig. He commended Obama administration officials for their interest in the city and outlined the ways in which the schools and community parks are rebuilding. He urged BP and the Obama administration to continue to pay attention to the gulf even though the well has been capped. He also explained the problems that New Orleans has been facing since long before Hurricane Katrina devastated the city. Following his remarks, he responded to written questions submitted by members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295107-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295107-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT