"House Repubs renew press for Patriot Act reauthorization "

[dbeach]

I wonder why??

the bill that was NEVER read by most pols is now up for reneawal..geeI wonder if they read it yet??

http://www.thehill.com/thehill/export/TheHill/News/Frontpage/071305/patriot.html

"House Republicans renew press for Patriot Act reauthorization
By Patrick O'Connor


In the week after train and bus bombings in downtown London that seized world attention, House Republican leaders are hoping that Democratic criticism of unfunded rail security will translate into strong support for reauthorizing the USA Patriot Act.



“Republicans would be better served making necessary investments to protect the American people from terrorism rather than threatening their civil liberties,” said Jennifer Crider, a spokeswoman for Pelosi, referring specifically to shortfalls that Democrats descry in transportation, border and port security

“We need more from them than political rhetoric,” said Ron Bonjean, the spokesman for House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.). “What we need is Democratic leadership to help reauthorize the Patriot Act before it expires because terrorist threats against America will not expire at the end of the year.”"