<p><br /> Two women who lost their husbands in the Deepwater Horizon rig explosion told members of Congress to blame BP but lift the ban on offshore drilling.<br /> </p><p><br /> Courtney Kemp, who lost her husband Wyatt in the accident, said: "I am asking you to please consider harsh punishments on companies who choose to ignore safety standards before other families are destroyed."<br /> </p><p><br /> Despite the personal cost, their testimony shows strong support for offshire drilling which is a major economic driver in the Gulf Coast region.<br /> </p><p><br /> Meanwhile, President Obama met with Cabinet officals at the White House. He said the economic impact of the spill, which also threatens the Gulf Coast's fishing industry, will be substantial.<br /> </p><p><br /> A live video feed still shows black crude billowing into the sea.<br /> </p><p><br /> BP and government officials have said a definitive solution will not come until August when a relief well is drilled.<br /> </p>
