Meanwhile, the USA Patriot Act moved a step closer to re-approval Tuesday. The Senate voted to end debate on proposed changes to the act, setting the stage for a final vote that could come as early as today. Renewal had stalled in Congress amid bi-partisan concerns the new measure lacked adequate safeguards for civil liberties. The proposed legislation still includes several provisions that have riled civil liberties groups. Among them, the renewed Patriot Act would still allow the FBI to obtain internet and email records from library computers.