Senate Deal On FISA Bill Amendments Remains Elusive.

The article reports that the U.S. Senators are struggling to reach an agreement to vote on amendments to a bill overhauling the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Attorney General Michael Mukasey and Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell have sent key senators a detailed letter listing seven amendments that would prompt a veto. They have also warned Congress not to let a temporary law altering FISA, without passing a permanent measure