TheKCRAChannel.com - News - House Votes To Extend Patriot Act: "GTON -- President George W. Bush is pleased the House has approved extension of the Patriot Act and is urging the Senate to do likewise.In a statement released by the White House, Bush said Congress needs to send him a bill that renews the act 'without weakening our ability to fight terror.' Critics have civil liberties concerns.After more than nine hours of debate, the House approved the measure 257-171."