Governors Association convenes in D.C. (16 images)

Governor Chris Christie, R-NJ, sits during a toast by U.S. President Barack Obama at the start 2011 Governors Dinner at the White House in Washington on February 27, 2011. UPI/Joshua Roberts/POOL

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at the start of the 2011 Governors Dinner at the White House in Washington on February 27, 2011. UPI/Joshua Roberts/POOL

Governor Mitch Daniels of Indiana prior to United States President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden hosting a meeting with a bipartisan group of governors in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. on Monday, February 28, 2010. UPI/Ron Sachs/Pool

Arizona Republican Governor Jan Brewer listens as United States President Barack Obama makes remarks during a meeting with a bipartisan group of governors hosted by the President and Vice President Joe Biden in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. on Monday, February 28, 2010. UPI/Ron Sachs/Pool