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
. greta: there s much more ahead but first to our new york newsroom. reporter: congress now one step closer to retaining the full power of the nation s anti-terrorist law. earlier today the house agreed to extend three provisions of the patriot act until next december. first common ground must be found with the senate before those term expire the end of this month. provisions grant authorities broader surveillance powers. opponents argue they infringe on civil liberties. gm s hourly workers about to get close to $4,000. bonuses coming fewer than years after the company went bankrupt. the money more than doubles gp s previous record payment. when the workers will get their bonuses will be announced later this month. for all of your business news tune into the fox business network giving you the power to prosper. i m ainsley earhart, thanks