[development] Why would permissions not save?

I've never had this happen before. I just added a new function to an existing module. That function is called from a MENU_NORMAL_ITEM with a new permission for that item. The permissions list show the new permission, but checking the roles doesn't save it. Furthermore, check another box on an existing permission is not saving that either. The only things I have added recently is the External Links module and that should have nothing to do with it.   Nancy   Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. -- Dr. Martin L. King, Jr.