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New numbers from the government tonight about the flow rate of oil. they now believe 4.9 billion barrels have leaked out. 62,000 barrels of oil were flowing out of the well every day before it was capped on july 125th. 53,000 barrels of oil each day after that. bp could be fined up to $23 billion if the company is found to be grossly neglect. a crucial test is being rescheduled until tomorrow at the earliest, a test that needs to take place before the company goes ahead with the static kill plan to seal off the well. a small leak was discovered that needs to be repaired. tom foreman joins me n...

Because this is going to how much money bp pays in damages and civil penalties to the federal government. if the federal government determines that this was simple mistake on bp's part, which is not likely, it is $1,000 per barrel. if it's gross fegs according to the federal government, it is something in the neighbor of $4,000 per barrel. so we're talking big bucks here if the government determines gross negligence based on those numbers. that's why those numbers are important. >> huge number when you think of the amount of oil and the potential damages as well. jim acosta in new orleans this...

Sort of saying, this is not the end. we call this the static kill, and we are ending the threat of this well, if we're able to go forward with this procedure. but this is not the end, this is just another step in a very long and lingering disaster. >> this has been quantified as the largest maritime spill. i think we need to be mindful, we have long-term impacts. we need to be sobered by the fact that while the oil has stopped and we're not dealing with the day-to-day threat anymore, we need to assess the long-term impact on our ecology, the environment and the gulf. >> part of that ecological...

The area approved for swimming and they are not wearing life vests. north korea is threatening to overcome exercises with a powerful physical blow. bp is making final preparations to permanently plug that leaking well. engineers say a handful of new minor leaks will also be plugged and should not delay at larger static kill. the epa says a study of dispersants used in the gulf found them to be no more harmful than the oil itself. senator john mccain is blocking president obama's nominee for director of intelligence, demanding that the general provide a specific report. now back to "hardball....

Good morning to you, it is 8:00 here in new york on this tuesday, august 3rd. >> good morning to you. thanks so much for being with us. lots to talk about this morning, get you right to t going for the kill. bp says today could be the day, after yet another delay in the gulf of mexico yesterday. the company says it postponed a key test that needs to happen before the so-called static kill operation can begin. it is a small hydraulic leak they hope to get fixed today. we are live on the gulf coast with the latest update. an islamic center and mosque just steps from ground zero. a slap in th...