Senate extends USA Patriot Act amid political hurdles
The GOP led Senate approved a six month extension of the USA Patriot Act to prevent expiration on December 31, preserving 16 provisions after the 9 11 attacks. President Bush voiced approval, while House negotiators seek a broader, more safeguarded renewal. Senate leaders defended the extension as necessary to keep anti terror tools in place.
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Congress fights to finish year's work in a divided Senate
Congress races to pass a $29 billion Katrina and heating assistance package and a near $40 billion deficit-cutting measure before year end 2005. Democrats claim the bills conflict with holiday spirit while Republicans push to send aid to Katrina victims, support kidney dialysis providers, and extend the Patriot Act. President Bush wants the measures enacted by December 31 as Frist and Hastert schedule votes in a tense session. The outcome hinges on last minute maneuvering and Cheney’s tie-breaking vote kept GOP priorities alive.
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Brownback returns funds tied to Abramoff donations
Sen. Sam Brownback is returning or donating $42,000 in campaign gifts linked to indicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff. He also is giving up a $5,000 contribution from a defense contractor tied to ex Rep. Randy Cunningham's bribery case. Brownback's spokesman said funds showing impropriety will be donated.
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Alaska Wildlife Refuge Drilling Blocked in Defense Bill
The Senate refused to attach an Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil drilling measure to a defense spending bill, a setback for Sen. Ted Stevens and supporters. Environmentalists and Democrats hailed the move as protecting the coastal plain's polar bears caribou and migratory birds from oil development. The vote was 56 to 44, three votes short of overcoming a filibuster.
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