GOP blocks surveillance extension

Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic attempt to revive a controversial wiretapping law for 30 days on Monday night, leading to a mini-squabble on the chamber floor over the Bush administration’s program. Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) had asked for unanimous consent for the month-long extension to allow more time for House-Senate negotiations. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) objected, saying the temporary fix was inadequate. The objection essentially blocks Reid’s extension request.
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