executive nomination of andrea wood, the united states district judge in illinois and the nomination of madeleine hacala to be a judge in alabama. 5:30, there will be a call on the hacala nomination. the wood nomination expected to be confirmed in another way. mr. president, conskruktive good faith negotiations continue between the republican leader and me. i'm very optimistic that we will reach an agreement. it's reasonable in nature this week. to reopen the government, pay the nation's bills and begin long-term negotiations to put our country on sound fiscal footing. i deeply appreciate my friend, the minority leader, for his diligent efforts to come to an agreement. the republican leader and i will keep members informed as negotiations continue. >> mr. president, republican leader? >> let me just echo the remarks of my good friend the majority