house extends patriot act

“It is imperative that we not play political games with the tools that our law enforcement needs to prevent another terrorist attack,” said the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. James Sensenbrenner, R-WI."

"House Democrats said they did not want the Patriot Act to expire but are pressing for civil rights protections before renewing it permanently. The extension “will give members a chance to work together,” said Rep. Robert Scott, D-VA."

"Added Rep. Jane Harmon, top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee: “We must extend it, mend it, but not end it.”

Good news, at least until March.