Gulf of Mexico oil spill claims to be 'paid quickly'

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Gulf of Mexico oil spill claims to be 'paid quickly'

The man running the $20bn (£13.5bn) fund to compensate Gulf of Mexico oil spill victims says he is determined to speed up the payment of claims.

Kenneth Feinberg said President Barack Obama wanted to "get these claims paid. Get them paid quickly".

He also said he would "err on the side of the claimant" in assessing emergency claims from fishermen and businesses. Oil giant BP agreed to bankroll the fund, under pressure from Mr Obama, after the sinking of its rig in April.

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