Senate Passes Patriot Act Extension For Six Months

AP JESSE J. HOLLAND December 21, 2005 at 10:48 PM

The Senate passed a six-month extension of the USA Patriot Act late Wednesday night, hoping to avoid the expiration of law enforcement powers deemed vital in the war on terror.

Approval came on a voice vote, and cleared the way for a final vote in the House.







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