"A group of U.S. senators, demanding increased protection of civil liberties, defied President George W. Bush on Friday by blocking renewal of the USA Patriot Act, a centerpiece of his war on terrorism.
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Opponents have suggested that expiring provisions be temporarily extended as now written until congressional negotiators can resolve differences. But Republicans leaders and the White House have vowed to reject any short-term extension."

"Dismayed lawmakers demanded on Friday that Congress look into whether the highly secretive National Security Agency was granted new powers to eavesdrop without warrants on people inside the United States."