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