November 29, 2012 01:14 PM

Next Up: Merkley and Portman amendments

Following the vote on the Hagan amendment, the next amendments in order are the following:

-          Merkley #3096) (SoS on Afghanistan) (or a modified version of that amendment

-          Portman #2995 (enhance authorities relating ot he the admission of defense industry civilians to DoD educational institutions & programs)

The Managers of the bill said they intend to stay late tonight to continue to work through amendments to the bill, including the detainee issue.