Top US senators push for oil rig inspections

[ProSense]

Source: AFP

WASHINGTON (AFP) – Top US Senate Democrats urged President Barack Obama Wednesday to order "immediate and enhanced inspections" of major offshore oil drilling work in US waters that may threaten the environment.

"As the Gulf Coast continues to be threatened by the lasting effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster, we are deeply concerned that this accident could be repeated elsewhere," they wrote to Obama.

Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid and the rest of the party's leadership in the Senate signed the letter, which was released by the office of Democratic Senator Robert Menendez.

"We request that you order immediate and enhanced inspections of every offshore oil drilling rig and offshore oil production platform in United States waters that could pose a significant threat to the environment or the economy, no matter its location or depth," they wrote.


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[LakeSamish706]

1. Long overdue but good for them. n/t

[Bragi]

2. What a fabulous idea!

We can take pictures of all the rigs before the other ultra-deeepwater ones blow out.

[marylanddem]

3. How about ending offshore drilling?

[onehandle]

4. How about nationalizing oil?

And the banks. And healthcare.