US Senator Susan Collins (C), R-ME, speaks with US Senator Joe Lieberman (L), D-CT, during a news conference about passing an intelligence reform bill 07 December 2004 in Washington DC. (Photo:Yahoo/AFP)

    WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 (Xinhuanet) -- The US House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bill to reform the country's intelligence community.

    The legislation, approved by a vote of 336-75, would create a new national intelligence director to take charge of the country's15 spy agencies and establish a counter-terrorism center.

    The Senate is expected to pass the bill on Wednesday before sending it to President George W. Bush for signature. Enditem