GOP Aims To Clear Intelligence Measure Before Election.

The article focuses on the U.S. House which moved toward passage of legislation to overhaul intelligence programs. The GOP leaders are aiming to deliver a bill to the U.S. President before the elections. The House and Senate bills would create a national intelligence director and reorganize intelligence programs, but the House version has provisions dealing with immigration laws and federal standards for identification cards. Before final passage, Republicans and Democrats sparred over amendments to tighten immigration laws and strengthen law enforcement tools.