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BP spill report underscores government complacency

By Aaron Mehta

A presidentially-appointed commission today called for major changes in offshore oil drilling and described the Deepwater Horizon spill as “

Excerpts from this story referencing "BP":

"… ire breaks out.The 398 page final report of the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling provides a detailed anal …"

"… ty of another failure will be dramatically greater.”The report describes BPs preparedness plan, meant to detail how to cope with a spill, as “embarr …"

"… uses” — neither of which lives in the Gulf. One website highlighted by BP as a resource to help with cleanup efforts linked to a “Japanese enterta …"

"… setts Institute of Technology, told the Center in May.A Center story about BP, “Renegade Refiner”, found that BP was responsible for 97 percent of a …"

Some lawmakers sold BP, transocean stock

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts and at least three other federal lawmakers have sold their holdings in companies tied to the Gulf of Mexico

Excerpts from this story referencing "BP":

"… 20 members of Congress disclosed owning at least $1,001 worth of shares in BP or Transocean Ltd in their 2008 financial forms filed one year ago.Kerry h …"

"… he 2008 filing but still owns between $1,001 and $15,000 worth of stock in BP, his spokeswoman confirmed. The annual disclosure forms require members of …"

"… terest in the company, the Massachusetts Democrat has taken a hard line on BP in public statements. “I think we can finally get that oil leak plugged …"

"… I think we can finally get that oil leak plugged if we stuff it with the BP executives’ bonus money,” Kerry, the lead sponsor of a climate change …"

Treasury Dept. subpoenas TransOcean about Myanmar operations

By Julie Vorman and Laurel Adams

TransOcean Ltd., the offshore drilling company facing numerous investigations about its rig explosion and the ensuing BP oil spill, says the
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Gimme shelter (from taxes)

By Jonathan Werve

U.S. oil and gas companies have 882 subsidiaries in tax haven countries

Excerpts from this story referencing "Transocean":

"… n the offshore drilling rig business. Noble's two other main competitors—Transocean Inc. and GlobalSantaFe Corp.—are also incorporated in the Caymans.Noble …"

As critics press for action, Chemical Safety Board investigations languish

By Jim Morris and Chris Hamby

UPDATED APRIL 18: The U.S. Chemical Safety Board, which probes chemical accidents, is under attack for its slow investigative pace.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Transocean":

"… sources were never provided.” The investigation was slowed by rig owner Transocean’s refusal to comply with board subpoenas for records, lead investigator …"