The White House has worked to keep the focus of public anger on the company--and with it, give reassurance there will be consequences and restitution. AG Eric Holder has launched criminal and civil investigations, and the government has presented BP with a first bill for $69 million in cleanup costs. On his visit to the region Friday, Obama warned BP against "nickel-and-diming" people and businesses harmed by the spill. |
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Sheila Samples is an Oklahoma writer and a former civilian US Army Public Information Officer. She is a Managing Editor for OpEd News, and a regular contributor for a variety of Internet sites.