Publius1787
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Lawmakers largely silent on war powers authority in Libya - TheHill.com
U.S. operations in Libya hit the 60-day mark Friday, but Congress has grown largely silent on the administrations unilateral intervention into the war-torn North African nation.
The 1973 War Powers Act (WPA) the statute President Obama invoked when he launched forces in March requires presidents to secure congressional approval for military operations within 60 days, or withdraw forces within the next 30.
So I guess the question is will he ignore the War Powers Act and prove to us once again that he is above the law and the constitution be damned or will he beg congress for approval?