House Republicans Block Dems' Domestic Spying Fix

U.S. Republican lawmakers on Friday blocked an effort by Democrats to temporarily allay President George W. Bush's concerns about the government's anti-terrorism spying program, saying it did not go far enough.

Under accelerated consideration as lawmakers prepared for a monthlong recess, the 218-207 vote in favor of the bill fell short of the needed two-thirds majority for passage in the Democratic-led House of Representatives.

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