Posted on 08/23/2010 11:39:36 AM PDT by Pan_Yans Wife
Neither the White House nor critics of an Obama administration report is crying uncle in a dispute over a government report suggesting that three-fourths of the oil in the Gulf of Mexico is "gone."
After being blasted by lawmakers, scientists and environmentalists in recent weeks, the administration is standing behind its claims that all but 26 percent of the oil is accounted for, despite widespread criticism that such a claim paints too rosy a picture of the situation in the Gulf.
At issue is the Aug. 4 interagency report that accounts for the spilled oil, indicating the amounts that have been burned, skimmed and dispersed and those that remain unaccounted for. Briefings at the White House and on morning news shows immediately following the report's release painted an optimistic picture of the situation in the Gulf.
Carol Browner, President Obama's top adviser on energy and climate issues, went so far as to say the report indicated "the vast majority of the oil is gone."
But scientists, lawmakers and environmentalists have blasted the administration's report and presentation, saying they downplay the severity of the spill.
(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...
Obama’s Golf Oil Crisis continues.
I kinda have a suspicion that this Gulf of Mexico crisis was allowed to go unchecked by the Obama Administration in order to allow more oil to be imported from the Persian Gulf...I mean - we all know it - I’m just saying...
With oil revenue up in the M.E. and Iran going nuclear - all about the time frame of a major combat force being withdrawn from Iraq - seems like “Wag the Dog II” - any other opinions - I just don’t trust this Administration to do what is right for the United States - I don;t think he even considers the U.S. when he makes decisions...just saying...
Everyone is really po'd that mother nature is so good at what she does.
Fisherman like to work....The sea is a thrill and they're not about to give it up. No fisherman is going to shut his mouth if he finds something. They know the waters inside and out.
Obama and pals will find some way to cheat the states our of cash
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