Thad Allen: Well Kill "Important Step," But Not Complete

The administration’s point man on the BP-Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen, tells a White House press conference Wednesday that, although the static kill is a “very important step,” the Macondo well kill will not be complete until BP has effectively conducted the bottom kill procedure once the relief wells have been finished. (0:22)

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Energy Official: Oil Spill In New Phase, Not Over

Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change Carol Browner tells the media in a White House press conference Wednesday that although the static kill was a success, the disaster is far from over. The official explains that the focus must shift toward restoration and toward holding BP accountable to the people and the ecosystems of the Gulf. (0:28)

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Static Kill Doesn't Equal "Game Over," Says Thad Allen

The federal government’s point-man in the effort to stop the Gulf oil spill, retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen, previews today’s static kill manuever.

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Thad Allen Previews Static Kill

The federal government’s point-man on the effort to stop the Gulf oil spill, Coast Guard Ret. Adm. Thad Allen, outlines how exactly the “static kill” manuever will work.

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