Congressman Kevin Brady holds a press conference Tuesday afternoon after leading a meeting held by local congressional delegates, CEO's and top officials of local, national and international drilling companies to discuss the Obama Administration's efforts to shut down all offshore drilling in the Gulf Coast and the effect that this would have on the job market along the Gulf Coast. Tuesday, July 6, 2010, in Houston. ( John Jiles / Chronicle ) Photo: John Jiles, Houston Chronicle / Houston Chronicle