Title: The Patriot Act : NPR
Headings: The Patriot Act
The Patriot Act
GOP Senators Reach Compromise on Patriot Act Renewal
Congress Further Extends Patriot Act
Patriot Act Provisions Remain in Limbo
Senate Fails to Extend Key Parts of Patriot Act
House Reauthorizes Parts of Patriot Act
The Secret Court of Terror Investigations
The Patriot Act: Provisions Expiring Dec. 31
The Patriot Act: Political Players
The Patriot Act: Justice Department Claims Success
The Patriot Act: Alleged Abuses of the Law
Patriot Act: Let Investigators Do Their Job
Patriot Act: Checks Are Needed to Protect Rights

Content: Congress Further Extends Patriot Act
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Patriot Act Provisions Remain in Limbo
January 29, 2006 • A new expiration date looms for some parts of the USA Patriot Act. Congress apparently is not close to agreement on some provisions, including authorization for the FBI to demand library and other business records. Patriot Act Provisions Remain in Limbo
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Senate Fails to Extend Key Parts of Patriot Act
December 16, 2005 • In a sharp blow to the Bush administration, a bipartisan group of senators blocks the extension of key provisions of the Patriot Act, which are due to expire Dec. 31. Critics say these elements of the act infringe too much on the civil liberties of U.S. citizens. Senate Fails to Extend Key Parts of Patriot Act
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House Reauthorizes Parts of Patriot Act
December 14, 2005 • The House of Representatives votes 251-174 to reauthorize parts of the USA Patriot Act due to expire at the end of the year. But the future of the legislation remains uncertain as members of the Senate prepare for a possible filibuster. Critics question the act's long-term impact on civil liberties. House Reauthorizes Parts of Patriot Act
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The Secret Court of Terror Investigations
December 13, 2005 • The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court oversees surveillance of suspected spies and terrorists. Its power has grown since the passage of the Patriot Act. Critics worry about the secrecy that surrounds the proceedings, but FBI agents say undue concern about civil liberties hinders surveillance.