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Hear views on the current state of the oil spill and the environment. (Rebecca Dolan and Kate Howard/MNS)

WASHINGTON–Although BP is making progress on the gulf oil spill, it seems the public still has little faith in the company. Medill News Service takes to the streets of Washington to ask people how they feel about BP and what environmental issues concern them most right now. Midterm elections are nearing and we wanted to know how heavily the environment will impact voters when they head to the polls in November.

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America’s youth has something to say too. Kids visiting Washington shared what aspects of the environment are most important to them. Kate Howard/MNS