H hsmith Guest Jul 24, 2010 #42 The US can simply revoke every single contract for drilling BP has. bp will play ball.
W WickedLou9 Guest Jul 24, 2010 #44 Because the regulatory agencies that allow BP to conduct business answer to the president. No, Obama can't pass a law or anything like that, but he can apply pressure in other ways which will "compel" them to comply with the request.
Because the regulatory agencies that allow BP to conduct business answer to the president. No, Obama can't pass a law or anything like that, but he can apply pressure in other ways which will "compel" them to comply with the request.
