Bush Signs Law Renewing Patriot Act
From Times Wire Reports
A day before parts of the Patriot Act were to expire, President Bush signed into law a renewal that will allow the government to keep using expanded powers passed after the Sept. 11 attacks.
Bush’s signature came two days after the House gave final approval to the legislation over objections that it infringes on Americans’ privacy.
The president said the law had been vital to protecting Americans from terrorists. .
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