5 things to know about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill | The Hill

5 things to know about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill | The Hill: More than 1 million gallons of oil have flowed into Gulf of Mexico waters following a pipeline leak first reported Friday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Although the situation is still developing, here are five things to know so far about the leak, as well as the history of similar accidents in the region.…