Right now, between regulators and big oil, what prohibits an inspector from signing off BP's exploratory plan today and accepting a job with BP tomorrow? Nothing.
Bob Menendez: “Right now, between regulators and big oil, what prohibits an inspector from signing off BP's exploratory plan today and…”
On the recordJune 23, 2010
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Menendez highlights conflicts of interest in regulatory practices.
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