[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 14]
[Senate]
[Page 18702]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          INTELLIGENCE REFORM

  Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I will comment on the progress that the 
majority leader referenced with regard to both the Governmental Affairs 
Committee work as well as the task force. This is one of those, 
unfortunately, all too rare occurrences where there is real bipartisan 
partnership and participation. Both Senator Collins and Senator 
Lieberman deserve great credit for bringing the committee to a point 
where they can begin the markup this morning. It is our expectation 
that we will address that important legislation next week. In fact, we 
have made a decision that on Thursday we will have a special caucus 
just to talk about the legislation. I hope we can work through that 
bill and complete it, as the majority leader has proposed.
  Also, Senator Reid and Senator McConnell have done an outstanding job 
in narrowing the focus, as we look at ways with which to improve 
oversight. That, too, is on track. It would be my hope that we would 
complete our work on congressional reorganization as well before the 
end of this session. Given the progress they have made, I am optimistic 
about our prospects for doing exactly that.


                           Order of Procedure

  Before I get into my leader time, I ask unanimous consent that during 
the first hour of time allocated to the Democratic caucus that Senator 
Kennedy be given the first 20 minutes, Senator Harkin be given 10 
minutes, and then Senator Lincoln 15 minutes, Senator Conrad 20 
minutes, and Senator Dayton 10 minutes in the second hour.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so 
ordered.

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