Dodd is right in his opening remarks that this is a fine time to discuss this. The Republicans need to attach an amendment to this that kicks senators out of the senate if they do the same thing and then advancing the bill forward. This bill, in and of itself, is a good thing.
The funny part is that Valerie Plame would lose her clearance if this bill passes. She revealed that she was covert CIA to Joe Wilson on their third date, according to his book.