WAR POWER

Obama's alleged power to wage war on Libya without approval from Congress runs out today.

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From http://news.antiwar.com/2011/05/19/no-clear-signs-from-obama-as-war-powers-act-deadline-arrives/

No Clear Signs From Obama as ‘War Powers Act’ Deadline Arrives

60 Days Into Libya War, Will President Flout Resolution Requirements?

by Jason Ditz, May 19, 2011

It is now early Friday, May 20, the 60th day since President Obama informed Congress that he had begun attacking Libya (the attacks technically began on the weekend, March 19, but were reported to Congress on Monday, March 21). This is particularly important because, under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, the President is obligated to obtain Congressional authorization for any use of military force lasting longer than 60 days, or halt all hostilities.

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