>> from america's news headquarters, i'm ainsley earhardt. word of further medical progress by arizona congresswoman gabrielle giffords. astronaut mark kelley says that his wife is now responding to questions. so quickly, in fact, that her speech therapist now wants her to slow down. given her shot in the head last month by a would-be assassin, kelley hopes his wife can attend his shuttle launch 2 months from now. >> on monday, the house agreed to extend three key provisions of the patriot act until next december. but first, common ground must be found with the senate before the terms expire at the end of this month. the provisions grant authority for broader surveillance powers. opponents argue they infringe on civil liberties. fox news business network giving you the power to prosper. we now return to "on the