Number: RL32525 Title: Congressional Oversight of Intelligence: Curent Structure and Alternatives Authors: Frederick M. Kaiser, Government and Finance Division Abstract: This report first describes the current select committees on intelligence and then the former Joint Committee on Atomic Energy, often cited as a model for a counterpart on intelligence. The study also sets forth proposed characteristics for a joint committee on intelligence, differences among these, and their pros and cons. The report also examines other actions and alternatives affecting congressional oversight in the field. Pages: 29 Date: September 16, 2008