According to the New York Times, BP is warning Congress that if lawmakers pass tougher regulations on offshore drilling in the Gulf, BP may not provide promised funding for clean-up.
Below is a statement from David Pettit, senior attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council:
“Apparently, BP's efforts to ‘make it right’ extend no further than their bottom line.
“Petro-money may talk in Congress, but extortion is illegal in the U.S. All lawmakers need to stiffen their spines. BP's latest outrage cannot stand.”
The Natural Resources Defense Council is a national, nonprofit organization of scientists, lawyers and environmental specialists dedicated to protecting public health and the environment. Founded in 1970, NRDC has 1.3 million members and online activists, served from offices in New York, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Livingston, MT, and Beijing.
Written by Jenny Powers
National Media Director
Natural Resources Defense Council
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