Cameron, clegg call their cabinet 'New kind of government'
Today
For the first time since becoming British Prime Minister, Conservative David Cameron held a press briefing along with his new Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg. Speaking to reporters, Mr. Clegg referred to the partnership as being "underpinned by a common purpose." Mr. Cameron added that the coalition is a "historic and seismic shift" in British politics. They also emphasized their commitment to the new government by supporting a legislative agreement for a five year parliament.
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Lawmakers Investigate Oil Spill Prevention Measures
Today
Appearing for a second day on Capitol Hill, BP America Inc. Pres. Lamar McKay and Transocean Ltd. Pres. Steve Newman are providing their accounts on what caused the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Chairman Bart Stupack (D-MI) is holding this House Energy Subcmte. hearing to discuss how to prevent future incidents and the direction of U.S. national energy policy.
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