Bush Time running out for law on terror suspects

WASHINGTON, Sep 15 (Reuters) President George W Bush pledged today to try to work with rebellious members of the U S Congress over the treatment of foreign terrorism suspects but warned ''time is running out'' to pass legislation.

Bush spoke at a White House news conference a day after a Senate panel rejected his pleas that new legislation on foreign terrorists allow CIA interrogators to use tough interrogation methods.

Instead, the Senate Armed Services Committee voted 15-9 to endorse an alternative bill by Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain that would better protect the rights of foreign terrorism suspects.

''We will work with members of both parties to get legislation that works out of the Congress,'' Bush said.

But he warned, ''Time is running out. Congress needs to act wisely and promptly so I can sign good legislation.'' Reuters SAM DB2234