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Top pipeline regulator missing from Congressional hearing

By Aaron Mehta

The Obama administration’s top pipeline safety official has recused herself from matters related to Enbridge Inc’s massive oil spill in Mich

Excerpts from this story referencing "Enbridge":

"… s top pipeline safety official has recused herself from matters related to Enbridge Inc’s massive oil spill in Michigan because she previously worked for th …"

"… s Safety Administration, did not appear at a House hearing today about the Enbridge spill. A Center for Public Integrity and CBS News investigation published …"

"… merica’s network of pipelines in August 2009, Quarterman had represented Enbridge Energy Partners as an attorney for law firm Steptoe & Johnson. Under t …"

"… red before the House Transportation Committee to field questions about the Enbridge pipeline accident that occurred in late July.Also testifying was Enbridgeâ …"

Congress investigates treatment of Michigan oil spill victims

By Aaron Mehta and John Solomon

Phyllis Nelson defied her doctors’ predictions by surviving chronic lung disease for the last seven years, and until late July she had her s

Excerpts from this story referencing "Enbridge":

"… son signed waiver forms that released the Canadian-based pipeline operator Enbridge Inc. from all liability, or permitted the company to get their medical rec …"

"… to the pipeline company.“The medical release form is a deceitful way for Enbridge to limit its liability for the cost of medical care that may be incurred b …"

"… incurred by victims of the company’s pipeline failure. With these forms, Enbridge is manipulating and exploiting people who trust the company to do the righ …"

"… told the Center in a statement.“Instead of avoiding its responsibility, Enbridge should step up and be accountable and responsive to the people in Michigan …"

Keystone pipeline fight: Wall Street is watching

By Corbin Hiar

White House approval of oil sands pipeline could spur investments in dirtier fossil fuels and worsen global warming

Excerpts from this story referencing "Enbridge":

"… opposition north of the border as the Keystone XL project is in the U.S.“Enbridge has one hell of a fight if they think they’re going to get that pipeline …"

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NTSB: Neglect, inaction caused Michigan oil spill

By The Associated Press

NTSB approves report blaming huge 2010 Mich. oil spill on Canadian company's neglect, inaction

Excerpts from this story referencing "Enbridge":

"… tory, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday. Enbridge Inc. knew in 2005 that its pipeline near Marshall, a city 95 miles west of …"

"… board at a meeting in Washington. Investigators also faulted Enbridge control center personnel for twice pumping more oil into the line after th …"

"… About 320 people reported symptoms from crude oil exposure. Enbridge's cleanup costs have exceeded $800 million, which NTSB Chairman Deborah He …"

"… "This accident was the result of multiple mistakes and missteps by Enbridge," Hersman said. "But there is also regulatory culpability. Delegating too …"