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Gulf of Mexico oil spill now worst in U.S. history

As crews pump mud in "top kill" maneuver, scientists increase estimate of oil flow; Minerals Management Service director leaves her job.

 

Obama to keep drilling moratorium for 6 months: aide

Obama to keep drilling moratorium for 6 months: aide

President Barack Obama will announce on Thursday that a moratorium on deepwater oil drilling will continue for six months while a commission studies the reasons for the Gulf of Mexico spill, a White House aide said.

 

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