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President Barack Obama and U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen, left, serving as the national incident commander, meet in Venice, La., May 2, 2010, to discuss recovery efforts following the BP oil well spill in the Gulf Coast region.

RECOVERY MEETING

President Barack Obama and U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen, left, serving as the national incident commander, meet in Venice, La., May 2, 2010, to discuss recovery efforts following the BP oil well spill in the Gulf Coast region.

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