1.   This bipartisan support reflected appreciation of his long experience in the CIA and his past co-operation with congressional oversight of the CIA.

2.   And congressional oversight once again became blind.

3.   And Senate majority leader Trent Lott already has said congressional oversight should be a priority next year, instead of focusing on new programs or policies.

4.   As a result, there will be no confirmation or congressional oversight required.

5.   At the same time, congressional oversight of the massive federal bureaucracy is considered spotty at best.

6.   A request for a projected budget for the new direction the Forest Service has taken is understandable and legitimate exercise of congressional oversight.

7.   Bush contends that Ridge is his adviser and not subject to Congressional oversight.

8.   But he promised that in the future, congressional oversight of the bureau would be much tougher.

9.   But there was solace at least in believing that congressional oversight committees were exercising vigilance in secret briefings.

10.   But this power grab would eviscerate congressional oversight.