New BP CEO turns down Markey's request to testify — again

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New BP CEO turns down Markey's request to testify — again
By Darren Goode - 10/25/10 04:32 PM ET


New BP CEO Robert Dudley has declined to testify — again — before a 
key House energy subcommittee, citing other commitments.



“As I am sure you can imagine, I have an enormous amount of work to do
 transitioning into this role and am very focused on ensuring the right 
decisions are made for the future of the company and the safety of our
 workforce,” Dudley wrote Rep. Edward Markey (D-Mass.), chairman of the House
 Energy and Commerce Energy and Environment subpanel, in a Friday 
letter. “Therefore, I regret that I must decline your invitation at 
this time, but I look forward to sharing our progress with you on 
these important changes once they have been further developed and
 implemented.”



Markey asked Dudley in an Oct. 1 letter to appear before the
 subcommittee in November or December, offering possible dates in those
 two months.



Dudley already had turned down an initial request to testify before 
Markey’s panel before he officially assumed the role as head of BP
 this month.



Markey quickly slammed Dudley’s second refusal to appear.



“The American people deserve answers from BP, but when it comes to
 appearing before Congress, one thing BP certainly does not stand for 
is 'being present,' " Markey said. “If BP is truly committed to 
repairing their image and standing with the American people and 
government officials, Mr. Dudley can start by appearing before 
Congress.”

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http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/677-e2-wire/125755-bp-ceo-dudley-turns-down-markeys-request-to-testify

[KILL THE WISE ONE]

1. request ? thank the republicans for that

[dixiegrrrrl]

2. I don't suppose a subpeona would help.

[Angry Dragon]

3. Subpeona power was voted down