Turf battles eclipse politics as blow to intelligence changes

Tuesday, September 7, 2004

WASHINGTON -- Congress is giving itself a month to come up with legislation restructuring the nation's intelligence apparatus, but Republican leaders acknowledge the goal may fall victim to turf disputes and lawmakers' focus on getting themselves re-elected Nov. 2.

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