New Legislation Will Ensure A Quick Government Reaction If Oil Spill Worsens, Says White House Official

According to Melody Barnes, the director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, a legislative package crafted by the White House to combat the economic threats posed by the massive oil spill off the Gulf Coast allocates funding to ensure a quick response from the government if the situation worsens. Additionally, it will give the government the resources to confront BP if they fail to pay claims in a timely manner. (0:16)

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