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TimesCast: Obama and the Spill
Today's TimesCast covers President Obama's news conference on the government's response to the gulf oil spill.
Cuomo Accepts New York Governor Nomination
At the Democratic state convention, Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo tried to portray himself as an outsider.
Defending Spill Response, Obama Expresses Frustration
President Obama declared on Thursday that he is “angry and frustrated” over the oil spill in the gulf, and ordered a further moratorium on new permits to drill new deepwater wells.
Obama Extends Moratorium; Agency Chief Resigns
President Obama announced the decision on drilling new deepwater wells on Thursday, as the head of the agency that oversees offshore drilling departed under pressure.
Live Blogging Obama's News Conference
President Obama holds a White House briefing on the government's latest efforts to contain the Gulf oil spill, and to announce shifts in offshore drilling policies.
Poll: Wide Majority See Spill as 'Disaster'
A new USA Today/Gallup survey shows that the public is paying particular attention to spreading spill, and following responses to it.