He said he probably would support the antiterrorism law known as the USA Patriot Act again, but would demand stronger protections for domestic civil liberties.

That issue is embodied in the debate in Washington over the future of the antiterrorism law known as the USA Patriot Act.

Civil rights advocates said the decision was a significant victory in their efforts to lift the secrecy surrounding the legislation known as the USA Patriot Act.

He is also fighting big fights over reauthorization of the antiterrorism law known as the USA Patriot Act and legislation to stem illegal immigration.

They have voted in favor of abortion rights, gun control, changes in campaign finance laws, stronger environmental standards and the antiterrorism law known as the USA Patriot Act.

Lawmakers made progress in another area as House and Senate negotiators reached a compromise to extend the antiterrorism law known as the USA Patriot Act.

Two years ago, about 15 towns debated the antiterrorism law known as the USA Patriot Act.

The law, known as the USA Patriot Act and passed shortly after the attacks of Sept. 11, broadened government surveillance and detention authority.

The bureau has issued more than 20,000 such letters since it received authority under the antiterrorism law known as the USA Patriot Act of 2001.

Under the antiterrorism law known as the USA Patriot Act, for example, the Justice Department has demanded records on library patrons' Internet use.