Uncertainty grows with oil slick's size
Monday, May 3, 2010 - 09:31
in Earth & Climate
The president visits Louisiana and vows to protect natural resources and compensate those affected. Weather hinders work crews and forecasts about landfall. With the massive oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico tripling in size in 48 hours, President Obama visited New Orleans on Sunday and promised to "do everything in our power" to mitigate a looming environmental disaster.