The estimate of the potential leak the day after the BP rig exploded reveals that first responders almost immediately understood the threat to the Gulf when Coast Guard officials detected the first signs of oil appearing.
The U.S. government has investigated potentially thousands of BP leaks, spills and other incidents but the information is stored in a Coast Guard data...
A former professional gambler, a taxi company magnate, a telecommunications lobbyist, and a giant tobacco company are among the top lifetime givers to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who is facing a tough re-election.
Tobacco and whiskey have helped build Mitch McConnell's political career.
Long before Boehner became House Republican Leader, he created the "Thursday Group" -- a weekly discussion with business lobbyists, including representatives of Chamber of Commerce and other influential trade associations.
Labor unions, the National Association of Realtors, and JPMorgan Chase lead all political action committee contributors to California Democrat.
