Limits to Surveillance Bill Blocked

Wednesday September 13, 2006 5:01 PM

By LAURIE KELLMAN

Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans blocked Democratic attempts to rein in President Bush's domestic wiretapping program Wednesday, endorsing a White House-supported bill that would give the controversial surveillance legal status.

Under pressure from the Bush administration for quick action, the full Senate could take up the measure next week.