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BP 'disregarded dangers' at well | BP 'disregarded dangers' at well |
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"On day 59 of this environmental and economic disaster... I continue to be frustrated and downright angry about BP's response." | "On day 59 of this environmental and economic disaster... I continue to be frustrated and downright angry about BP's response." |
Congressman Joe Barton, the senior Republican on Mr Waxman's committee, said that while he agreed BP should explain its actions, he was "ashamed" to see the firm being made to set up the compensation fund. | Congressman Joe Barton, the senior Republican on Mr Waxman's committee, said that while he agreed BP should explain its actions, he was "ashamed" to see the firm being made to set up the compensation fund. |
BP, he suggested, had been subjected to a "$20bn shakedown" by the Obama administration. | BP, he suggested, had been subjected to a "$20bn shakedown" by the Obama administration. |
As Mr Hayward prepared to speak, a heckler disrupted proceedings. An unidentified woman could be seen shouting before she was removed from the hearing. | As Mr Hayward prepared to speak, a heckler disrupted proceedings. An unidentified woman could be seen shouting before she was removed from the hearing. |
Mr Hayward said he had focused on improving safety for the past three years. | Mr Hayward said he had focused on improving safety for the past three years. |
Asked if his job was at stake, he said his priority was stopping the leak and clearing up the oil. | Asked if his job was at stake, he said his priority was stopping the leak and clearing up the oil. |
"I give my pledge as the leader of BP that we will not rest until we make this right," he said. | "I give my pledge as the leader of BP that we will not rest until we make this right," he said. |
"We're a strong company and no resources will be spared." | "We're a strong company and no resources will be spared." |
Mr Hayward's inability to answer specific technical questions about the situation on the rig angered the panel particularly. | Mr Hayward's inability to answer specific technical questions about the situation on the rig angered the panel particularly. |
BP's chief executive said answers would be supplied by his firm when they were ready. | BP's chief executive said answers would be supplied by his firm when they were ready. |
The questions, set out in a letter to Mr Hayward on Sunday by Mr Waxman and fellow committee member Bart Stupak, include allegations that BP: | The questions, set out in a letter to Mr Hayward on Sunday by Mr Waxman and fellow committee member Bart Stupak, include allegations that BP: |
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Are you affected by this story? Send us your comments on the Congress committee. | Are you affected by this story? Send us your comments on the Congress committee. |