. . . looks to be hitting a roadblock. Via Dana Bash of CNN:

Sen Bill nelson at same presser w nj senators: “the presidents proposal for off shore drilling is dead on arrival.” about 1 hour ago via OpenBeak
Nj dem senators at presser now slamming bp for false promises…say they don’t believe company will pay damages bc of 75 m federal cap about 1 hour ago via OpenBeak