BP is measuring the pressure in the well, and providing proof by the pressure increasing (very slowly) that they aren't the source of multiple natural leaks in the area, lest they get to dedicate their company simply into a never ending gulf maintenance organization. They are still responsible to their shareholders, not government wanks with their hands out.
Truth be told, this hasn't turned into the environmental disaster some in the administration hoped for, just an economic one as millions avoided the gulf region. The have to justify their crisis and if there's no more oil flowing into the gulf, how will they justify their crap and trade legislation?
Feds don’t want it to succeed so they can own BP in 30 or so days...
The Media has been in a Frenzy....