Intelligence Oversight Bill Faces Obstacles

“The Senate has approved intelligence oversight legislation, deferring discussion of rules for interrogation and detention of terrorism suspects that have derailed previous proposals.

But the nation’s top intelligence official says he may recommend that President Obama veto the oversight proposals because they broaden traditional congressional briefings on covert activities.

If the legislation can be reconciled with the House version and is signed by the president, it would mark the first time in five years that an authorization bill, setting policy for the nation’s intelligence agencies, has become law. Still, there are enough potential obstacles that the bill’s future is far from certain. “

(Source: Intelligence Oversight Bill Faces Obstacles – washingtonpost.com)