Mary Landrieu actually said...

I hold the Federal Government responsible for continuing to issue permits for deep-water drilling without demanding that the companies who receive those permits be prepared to deal with the effects of an accident.

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Landrieu emphasizes government accountability in issuing drilling permits without adequate safety preparations.

05/16/2010

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