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Gulf Oil Spill Reaches Texas Shore
U.S. officials confirmed Monday that tar balls from the Gulf oil spill have reached the shore of Texas, the first evidence that the spill has reached all five U.S. Gulf states.

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BP Makes First Payment to Gulf Spill Compensation Fund
British energy giant BP said on Monday it made an initial payment of 3 billion U.S. dollars into the a 20-billion escrow fund to compensate residents and businesses affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

• Health Impact of Gulf Coast Oil Spill Hazardous: Researchers
The oil spill along the U.S. Gulf Coast still poses health risks to volunteers, fishermen, clean-up workers and members of coastal communities, researchers said on Monday.

• Obama Says Fight against Oil Spill Close to End
The long battle against the huge Gulf of Mexico oil spill is close to an end, U.S. President Barack Obama said on Wednesday.

• Indonesia Asks Compensation on Oil Spill
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Thursday demanded compensation for an oil spill off in Timor sea which destroys environment.

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Gulf Spill A Familiar Story in Oil-soaked Nigeria

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People in the Know

2010-06-18 Environmental Impact of US Oil Spill

Under pressure from President Obama BP has agreed to set up a $20 billion fund for people affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. How is the environmental impact of a spill originating deep in the ocean floor different from shallower spills?

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Oil Spill Damage

Scientist Warns Impact of Methane Gas as Result of Oil Spill

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill "An Environmental Tragedy"

Operation Underway to Rescue Pelicans Following Oil Spill

U.S. Spill Accident Rings Alarm for Oil Companies

Oil Spill Biggest U.S. Environmental Disaster

Thick Oil Reaches Louisiana's Wetland, Threatening Coastal Species

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U.S. Government Actions

White House Blasts Republican Congressman's Apology to BP

Obama Announces Pick to Fix Oil Industry Oversight

Obama Announces Members of Oil Spill Commission

Obama Says Largest Response Underway in Gulf

BP Chairman Requested to Meet with Obama

Oil Spill Not to Hurt U.S.-Britain Ties: U.S. Official

Obama to Make Fourth Visit to Gulf Coast

Obama to Make Third Trip to Gulf Coast on Friday

U.S. Sends BP 69-Million-dollar Bill

Obama Vows to Push Energy Bill

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BP Responses

v BP Says Claim Payments Exceed $100 Million

v BP CEO Says "Deeply Sorry" for Oil Spill

v BP's Second Oil-containment System in Operation

v BP to Suspend Quarterly Dividends, Sell Assets

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Analysis

• Obliviscence Behind Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
Obliviscence of past lessons stands as one of the reasons behind the ongoing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf of Mexico oil spill serves as a powerful reminder of the heavy price to pay if the pursuit of profit prevails and calls for safety are not heeded.

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