Report: ‘Top Kill’ Effort Succeeds In Blocking Gulf Coast Oil Leak | Talking Points Memo

The Los Angeles Times reported this morning that U.S. Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen says the “top kill” effort to block the Gulf Coast oil spill has worked. It turns out that that may have been premature. In the meantime, we’re covering all the details, minute by minute.2:38 p.m.: Still trying to plug that leaking oil well…


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