House panel opens hearing with BP CEO Tony Hayward answering questions on Gulf oil spill
By Matthew Daly, APThursday, June 17, 2010
BP CEO faces lawmakers in Gulf oil spill hearing
WASHINGTON — In an atmosphere of high tension, a House panel has opened Congress’ first hearing with BP CEO Tony Hayward answering questions about the catastrophic Gulf Coast oil spill.
Hayward, sitting by himself at the witness table, is expected to be interrogated sharply by lawmakers about BP’s preparedness for such a massive spill and its failure to stop oil from spewing into the Gulf.
Lawmakers also want assurances that BP will compensate Gulf coast residents and businesses for oil spill damage.
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