Best Of The Web: BP-Style

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Every major news site has had wall-to-wall coverage of the spill since it began 62 days ago.
Smaller sites across the country have started to localize the coverage as well, looking at what the oil spill could mean for their region and providing some interesting takes on BP, the government and the future.
Here's a guide to some of the best coverage (both serious and humorous) on the Web:
Public Opinion: According to a CBS News/New York Times poll, 64 percent of Americans believe the oil spill will continue for "at least several more months." Even though President Obama said last week that he expects BP to be containing "up to 90 percent" of the oil "in the coming weeks and days," 16 percent of those surveyed said they expect the leak to continue for a year or longer.
Quotable: Mother Jones has a fantastic rundown of the "Top 10 Ridiculous Oil-Spill Quotes From Congress." One highlight from the list: "This is a kneejerk reaction by the administration to address a problem that doesn't exist" -- Pete Olson (R-Texas) on moratorium.
Laughable: Thanks to the improv, sketch and stand-up comedians over at UCB Comedy (Upright Citizens Brigade) for this hilarious look at how BP execs cope with a coffee spill in the office.
Behind The Scenes: New York Times reporters asked for--and answered--readers' questions on their investigation into how the oil rig's last line of defense failed.
By The Numbers: BP says it has spent $2 billion on recovery efforts and victim compensation in the past two months.
Smack Talk: Beltway Confidential looks at what's being said about Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) since his infamous apology...err...apologies?
Wait, What? BP CEO Tony Hayward (nicknamed Tony Baloney), who's been known to stick his foot in his mouth, was spotted at a "glitzy" yacht race off the coast of England on Saturday.
Looking Deeper: Some of the most shocking media coverage of the spill has been the photographs and video of oil-covered birds and animals. Yahoo compiles more than 480 photos in a Gulf Coast slideshow.









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