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The worst oil spill in U.S. history, still growing in the Gulf of Mexico, has intensified debate about alternative fuel options. Here, four experts discuss how to reduce U.S. oil consumption.

Six experts weigh in on the contagion threat of the European debt crisis and the potential impact on the U.S. economy.