Senate moves Patriot Act toward extension

Senate moves Patriot Act toward extension 26 May 2011 Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he has struck the first of several agreements needed to pass a four-year Patriot Act extension before three provisions expire at midnight Thursday. The agreement to hold a test vote Thursday morning is the first progress all week... Once passed by the House and Senate, the extension must be flown to Europe for President Barack Obama’s signature.