Lawmakers Hold Out Hope for Intel Bill

[Moloch]

WASHINGTON - Unwilling to concede defeat, congressional leaders expressed hope Sunday that lawmakers could return next month to resolve a turf battle that has blocked passage of an overhaul of the nation's intelligence agencies. Much depends on whether President Bush (news - web sites) is more active in bringing his own troops in line, they said.

"For us to do the bill in early December it will take significant involvement by the president and the vice president," said Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn. "It will take real focus on their part."

During a chaotic Saturday that was intended as the final meeting of the 108th Congress, negotiators announced a compromise on the intelligence bill. Hours later, opposition from the Republican chairmen of two committees stymied the legislation, which would create a national intelligence director.

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[struggle4progress]

1. Repubs seem dedicated to the idea that the White House ...

... should have an iron lock on what intelligence gets to the Hill ...

[Blue Gardener]

2. I love to see them fighting amongst themselves

It is a joy to behold.