WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is stepping up the
government's response to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill by sending
three Cabinet members to oversee the effort.
White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said the administration
also may send military ships and personnel to help control damage
from the spill.
Joining Interior Secretary Ken Salazar at the site will be
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and environmental
protection administrator Lisa Jackson.

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