Oil rig victims' wives oppose drilling ban

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<p> 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. </p><p> 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. </p><p> Despite the personal cost, their testimony shows strong support for offshire drilling which is a major economic driver in the Gulf Coast region. </p><p> 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. </p><p> A live video feed still shows black crude billowing into the sea. </p><p> BP and government officials have said a definitive solution will not come until August when a relief well is drilled. </p>