Oil Spill Legislation Must Outlast Current Crisis, Says Alaska Senator

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Ala.) stressed in a news conference Tuesday that legislation amid the oil spill must outlast the current crisis. (0:13).
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Alaska Senator Concerned Over BP's Ability To Meet Financial Demands Of BP Spill

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Ala.) said during a news conference Tuesday that there is concern that BP may not have the resources to meet its financial responsibilities. (0:21).
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Murkowski Promises Compensation For Those Hurt By BP Spill

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Ala.) told reporters that, as an Alaskan herself, she knows what it feels like to deal with an oil spill and she will do everything she can to make sure the people affected by the spill are provided with immediate relief. (0:22)
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There Will Always Be Risks Associated With Offshore Drilling, Says Senate GOP'er

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) says the U.S. federal government should learn from past mistakes in order to drill safely for oil in the future. (0:17)
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