In a deep recession, however, some expansion in Q was likely to take some pressure on P.

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Rumors of a coming downgrade of Italian government debt accelerated the selling pressure and by 1:00 p.m.

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At 8:20 p.m. on the day of the explosion the pressure data suggest there was a constant flow of sea water being pumped into the drill pipe that was displacing the heavier mud system which was the primary pressure control for the well.

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"Evidence will show BP placed huge financial pressure to cut costs, cut corners, and rush the job, " attorney James P.

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