House Bars Ground Troops in Libya
The House of Representatives has voted 416-5 for a resolution prohibiting President Obama from sending ground troops to Libya
Obama Administration Tells Congress War Powers Act Doesn’t Apply To Libya Mission
The Obama Administration is offering an odd explanation for why it doesn’t need to comply with the War Powers Act.
Don’t Blame Obama For The Death Of The War Powers Act
It has now been 60 days since American involvement in Libya commenced. Congress has failed to act, and that’s their fault.
Obama Killed The War Powers Act? No, Congress Did
Once again, Congressional abdication has led to an Executive Branch power grab.
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.
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.
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