House Rejects Extension of Patriot Act Provisions

The House today failed to extend the life of three surveillance tools that are key to the Patriot Act. Republicans brought up the bill under a special expedited procedure requiring a two-thirds majority, and they fell seven votes short. Twenty-six Republicans voted against the measure, along with 122 Democrats. Supporters…

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House Rejects Extension of Patriot Act Provisions

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