‘Apparently Oblivious’

CNN:

Lawmakers told BP Chief Operating Officer Tony Hayward on Thursday that they intend to grill him on what they believe to be cost-cutting measures adopted by the oil giant that compromised the safety of the Gulf of Mexico well.

“After learning of risks, BP made a decision to ignore them,” said Rep. Henry Waxman, chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, citing documents and confidential e-mails obtained by investigators.

Waxman also said BP’s top leadership was “apparently oblivious” to the design and safety of the oil well.