It is something that was discussed today, but largely it's a question for the leadership as to when a final vote would occur.

We are trying to work through the concerns that have been raised and trying to reach a bipartisan consensus.

Until there is reform, we're going to continually have questions about these deals moving forward.

Sen. Shelby does continue to hope to be able to pass strong GSE regulatory reform legislation in 2006.

Our focus has been on having a hearing and putting the Senate in a position to move on the nomination prior to the expiration of Chairman Greenspan's term.

Our focus has been on having a hearing and putting the Senate in a position to move on the nomination prior to the expiration of Chairman Greenspan's term,