Patriot Act News: Another Five Weeks

Thursday, February 02, 2006

Another Five Weeks

From the Oroville Mercury-Register:

The House of Representatives agreed Wednesday to extend the USA Patriot Act for five weeks while lawmakers and the White House negotiate the terms of renewal and determine how to protect people from government intrusion.

The GOP-controlled House used a voice vote to keep the law in effect until March 10 so negotiators have more time to come up with a deal. The Senate was expected to also approve the extension before the law expires Friday.

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