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The U.S. Department of the Interior protects America’s natural resources and heritage, honors our cultures and tribal communities, and supplies the energy to power our future.
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![Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change Carol Browner. Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change Carol Browner.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20100628162156im_/http://www.doi.gov/news/doinews/images/P060110PS-0116_thumbnail.jpg)
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
THU, JUNE 24, 2010Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change Carol Browner met with BP executives Bob Dudley, Lamar McKay, David Nagel and Karen St. John to discuss a number of key issues. Read More >
![La 15 Mouth Cleaning - bird in gloved hands La 15 Mouth Cleaning - bird in gloved hands](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20100628162156im_/http://www.doi.gov/news/doinews/images/La15MouthCleaning_thumbnail.jpg)
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
WED, JUNE 23, 2010National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen provided a briefing to inform the American public and answer questions on the progress of the administration-wide response to the BP oil spill. Read More >
![President Obama and his Cabinet 2010 June 22 - Original image by Pete Souza President Obama and his Cabinet 2010 June 22 - Original image by Pete Souza](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20100628162156im_/http://www.doi.gov/news/doinews/images/ObamaCabinet2010June22_thumbnail.jpg)
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
TUE, JUNE 22, 2010At a Cabinet meeting held today at the White House, President Obama met with senior administration officials to discuss a range of topics—including the ongoing federal response to one of the worst natural disasters in the nation’s history. Read More >
![Michael Bromwich, Director of BOE Michael Bromwich, Director of BOE](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20100628162156im_/http://www.doi.gov/news/doinews/images/BromwichAndFlag98x98_thumbnail.jpg)
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
MON, JUNE 21, 2010Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today swore-in former Justice Department Inspector General Michael Bromwich to oversee the fundamental restructuring of the former Minerals Management Service. Read More >
![ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Petty Officer 3rd Class Kendra Hassler, a marine science technician reservist stationed at Coast Guard Sector New York, discusses oil identification procedures with fellow team members during a Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Technology team training scenario held at North Shore Beach near downtown St. Petersburg June 20, 2010. The SCAT team also learned about proper documentation practices during the hands-on training session. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nick Ameen ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Petty Officer 3rd Class Kendra Hassler, a marine science technician reservist stationed at Coast Guard Sector New York, discusses oil identification procedures with fellow team members during a Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Technology team training scenario held at North Shore Beach near downtown St. Petersburg June 20, 2010. The SCAT team also learned about proper documentation practices during the hands-on training session. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nick Ameen](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20100628162156im_/http://www.doi.gov/news/doinews/images/20100621-training-98x98_thumbnail.jpg)
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
SUN, JUNE 20, 2010Under the direction of the federal government, BP continues to capture some oil and burn gas at the surface using its containment dome technique. Read More >