The Senate likely will act quickly to pass homeland security legislation already cleared by the House and send it to a conference committee for speedy consideration, legislative sources said. As Republicans gain control of the Senate, prospects for Democrats' objections to . . .
The Senate likely will act quickly to pass homeland security legislation already cleared by the House and send it to a conference committee for speedy consideration, legislative sources said. As Republicans gain control of the Senate, prospects for Democrats' objections to management flexibility provisions in the bill that have slowed its progress through Congress are fading.

"Senator Lott believes homeland security is a top priority," said Ron Bonjean, spokesman for likely new Senate majority leader Trent Lott (R-Miss.) "Senator Lott has spoken with Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta and believes homeland security should be brought up as soon as possible."

Senate Republicans will not achieve a majority until incoming Missouri Sen. Jim Talent receives certification from election authorities in his state, however. Senate aides said they expect that to be completed by next week.

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