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Obama Killed The War Powers Act? No, Congress Did

Once again, Congressional abdication has led to an Executive Branch power grab.

War Powers Act and Illegal Wars

Is the war in Libya illegal?

Authorization For Libyan War Set To Expire Next Week, Don’t Expect Anyone To Do Anything About It

The 60 day deadline for Presidential discretion under the War Powers Act will expire next week. Congress won’t do anything about it.

Al Franken’s Pay for War Gimmick

A comedian-turned-Senator makes some strong points about how America goes to war.

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Barack Obama’s Imperial Presidency

Like all Presidents before him, Barack Obama is asserting the right to virtually unfettered discretion when it comes to military matters.

Congress, The President, And War Powers Under The Constitution

Operation Odyssey Dawn has resurrected the eternal battle over what limits there are, and should be, on the President’s ability to use military force without Congressional authorization.

Yet Another War

America is about to enter a third war in the Muslim world with no clear idea of the end game.

War Declarations

Congress and Warmaking

GEPHARDT 101

WAR POWERS, REDUX

SUING TO STOP WAR