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Small part of oil slick reaches powerful current
Posted: 05.19.2010 at 5:13 PM Updated: 05.20.2010 at 7:00 AM
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A Tuesday, May 18, 2010 aerial photo provided by the Louisiana Governor's office shows thick, rust colored ribbons of emulsified oil encroaching on the shores of the Pass a Loutre Wildlife Management Area, dark pools of oil forming near the coast, and oil overtopping protective booms.  / AP Photo/Louisiana Governor's office
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Federal scientists said Wednesday that a small portion of the oil slick from the blown-out well in the Gulf of Mexico has reached a powerful current that could take it to Florida.

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