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Today the House is debating the Intelligence Authorization Conference Report. The bill authorizes the largest amount for intelligence programs ever authorized - containing numerous provisions to improve the effectiveness of intelligence programs and agencies. It also includes an amendment that extends to U.S. intelligence agencies and personnel the current prohibitions in the Army Field Manual against torture. The legislation's accountability measures include provisions to enhance oversight of the intelligence community and provisions to improve accountability on the use of contractors in the intelligence community.

"Good afternoon. It is reported that later today that the President will veto the SCHIP bill. Once again, he will veto the SCHIP bill.

"This is indeed a sad action for him to take, because so many children in our country need access to quality health care. That is why we were able to pass with strong bipartisan support, in the House and Senate, with the veto-proof majority in the Senate, legislation that would cover 10 million children in America at the cost of $35 billion. It was all paid for.

Hoyer: President Should Stop Playing Politics with Defense Employees

CRS Report Says Defense Department Has Tools to Avoid Issuing Furlough Notices

Click here to read the full CRS Report, "Extending Army Operations in Advance of a Supplemental War Appropriation."

Table of Possible Options for Extending Army Operations in Advance of 2008 Supplemental Appropriations

The New Direction Congress succeeded where others had failed by passing a Head Start bill for the first time in nearly a decade that improves teacher and classroom quality, focuses Head Start on school readiness, and serves more children.

Head Start is one of America's most popular investments because it is one of our most effective. This legislation builds on its success and strengthens Head Start for the future.