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On the recordAugust 25, 2010
If they are found simply negligent, they will pay $5 billion. If they are found grossly negligent, they will pay approximately $20 billion.
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Mary Landrieu
Democratic · Louisiana

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Discussing penalties for BP related to the oil spill.

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