who is Frank Patton?
district engineer
who sent him an email?
Douglas
what did it say?
the company wanted to get a plug set in the well
what is BP having problems with?
controlling the undersea well
what is a blowout preventer?
the massive device used to shut down the well in an emergency
who gave BP more time?
David Trocque
what is the House Energy and Commerce Committee looking into?
the disaster
did anyone die?
Yes
how many?
11
how much oil has spilled?
798,000 gallons every day
where is this happening?
the Gulf
why hasnt it been stopped?
BP has been unable to activate the well's blowout preventer