Congress Extends Key Provisions Of Patriot Act

House Extends Key Provisions of Patriot Act -- Wall Street Journal

WASHINGTON—The House voted 275-144 Monday night to extend three key provisions of the Patriot Act, overcoming a small uprising of House Republicans last week that briefly delayed the measure.

Wisconsin GOP Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner's proposal allows federal agents to continue to use enhanced surveillance powers until Dec. 8. The extension still needs Senate approval to become law.

"We can't let our guard down," Mr. Sensenbrenner said. "These are needed measures to keep our nation safe."

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House extends key provisions of Patriot Act -- AP
House OKs short-term extension of Patriot Act -- L.A. Times
US House votes extension of anti-terrorism powers -- AFP
House votes to extend Patriot Act surveillance powers -- BBC
House votes to extend anti-terror provisions -- Reuters
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Try again: Patriot Act extension passes House -- Politico

My Comment: Where are the opponents to this Act? From front page coverage a few years ago .... to page A22 in the major papers.

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