House Refuses to Curb Patriot Act

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from the New York Times

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1. Well, they tried..

House Refuses to Curb Patriot Act

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Published: July 8, 2004

Filed at 4:36 p.m. ET

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Republican-led House bowed to a White House veto threat Thursday and stood by the USA Patriot Act, defeating an effort to block the part of the anti-terrorism law that helps the government investigate people's reading habits.

The effort to defy Bush and bridle the law's powers lost by 210-210, with a majority needed to prevail. The amendment appeared on its way to victory as the roll call's normal 15-minute time limit expired, but GOP leaders kept the vote open for about 20 more minutes as they persuaded about 10 Republicans who initially supported the provision to change their votes.


The effort to curb the Patriot Act was pushed by a coalition of Democrats and conservative Republicans. But they fell short in a showdown that came just four months before an election in which the conduct of the fight against terrorism will be on the political agenda.

Besides successfully fending off the effort to weaken the law, the veto threat underscored the administration's determination to strike an aggressive stance on law enforcement and terrorism.

...with that out of the way as decreasing Bush's power. Democrats will have to think more aggressively..

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2. God DAMMIT...Delay did that AGAIN?

Keeping the vote open until they get the votes? What the HELL??

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3. Stupid FASCIST ACT. I hope Kerry dismantles it.