Quote Originally Posted by pomtzu View Post


I also find it inappropriate that the Pres isn't in DC this weekend!
He's in Chicago, although he went from here to Louisiana to assess the oil spill situation, and then came back. They were seen attending a barbecue at the neighbors' house. When they're home it causes even worse traffic tie-ups because they have to shut down one section of the expressway (which is already under construction) at a time to get him and the First Fam and the dog to and from the airport. It was reported in the Chicago Tribune that Michelle was working in their garden before they headed for the party.

I heard on the news today that the top kill hasn't worked, so it is likely that nothing further will be effective in containing the spill till at least August when they can drill a second well.