Yes, there is a backlash from legislators and special interests.

There is also the pressure from legislators and regulators in some states.

"We don't see a conspiracy, at least not just now," he said in response to questions from legislators.

He has won high confidence from legislators of all political shades.

But this second effort failed as well, despite broad support from legislators and citizens.

"But I ran up against a brick wall from legislators who are very interested in trying to help large industrial companies."

Instead, they say the panel sometimes bends to pressure from local legislators trying just to keep people on the job.

We've gotten calls on the issue from legislators in almost every state.

But this time, 12 people applied for the spot, and 3 won some support from legislators.

The public complaints are coming from legislators who raise doubt about the deal's benefits.