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Blown out well head. a bp spokesperson, the chief operating officer, in fact, says it seems to be working. the epa and u.s. coast guard have signed off on this, what some would say a controversial plan. bp's other effort to contain the leak is expected to be back on track tonight. the company plans to insert a tube into the ruptured pipe and siphon the oil to a ship. here is bp's chief operating officer. >> it appears that the application of the subseed dispersant is actually working. the oil in the immediate vicinity of the well and the ships and rigs working in the area is diminished from pr...

Bp says transocean was hired for its skill and expertise and all of that brings some legal vulnerability. transocean is pushing blame in two different directions, first back at bp saying, yes, we are the experts, but you were directing our actions, and second, they're pointing to another company. saying look at the company that poured the concrete to mold the pipe in the main well itself. that's way down here on the ocean floor, they're saying look closely at that because maybe that's where the problem came from. >> that company, tom, of course, is halliburton. what do they have to say? >> hal...

Of that brings some legal vulnerability. transocean is pushing blame in two different directions, first back at bp saying, yes, we are the experts, but you were directing our actions. and second, they're pointing to another company, saying look at the company that poured the concrete to hold the main pipe in the well itself. that's way down here on the ocean floor, they're saying look closely at that because maybe that's where the problem came from, anderson. >> and that company, of course, is halliburton. what do they have to say? >> halliburton says in all of this, they admit there are serio...

Or jump shot method. this was actually done very successfully on several burning oil wells in iraq after the 1990-91 gulf war with hussein. it would involve having a pipeline go down to the blowout area on the well head and blast at very high velocity, shredded rubber, golf balls, kupbg to try to unclog the leak. it's never been tested at this debt. everything is -- depth. everything is on the table and everything that is feasible is being attempted. jane: take a look at what is happening on wall street. investors are keeping a close eye on europe at this pour. the dow is up almost 400 points....

2003 accident that left 11 people killed. its captain was committed of manslaughter. he admitted being on medications that made him sleepy. citing a series of mechanical failures over the years that led to action, a new york congressman is calling for a closer look. >> every time a staten islander or visitor gets on a ferry, they should feel safe and confident. >> ferry officials bristled when asked about this boat's maintenance record. >> it is maintained in accordance with the highest standards of the united states coast guard. it is fully maintained. >> there will be an investigation into w...