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The Oil Spill—Obama’s Reaction

Michael Werz comments on President Barack Obama’s address to the nation on the gulf oil spill and explains what the White House is doing to tackle the spill on Info Radio Berlin.

Michael Werz comments on President Barack Obama’s address to the nation on the gulf oil spill and explains what the White House is doing to tackle the spill. He also comments on the political controversy surrounding the climate and energy bill in the U.S. Senate. The interview is in German.

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Michael Werz

Former Senior Fellow

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