Gonzales Faults Senate Version of Patriot Act Legislation

By Dan Eggen
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 30, 2005; Page A09

Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales yesterday criticized a Senate bill that would place new restrictions on law enforcement in the USA Patriot Act, saying the legislation would hamper the government's ability to prevent terrorist attacks.

Gonzales, during a meeting with editors and reporters at The Washington Post, said he favors a competing House version of the antiterrorism law that includes fewer restrictions on the government.