Friday, June 3, 2011

U.S. Congress Votes To Criticize President Obama's Libyan War Policy

House Approves Resolution Demanding Obama Response On Libya -- L.A. Times

The House on Friday voted to require President Obama to swiftly report to Congress on the rationale for continued U.S. military engagement in Libya, launching a potential showdown over federal funding for the NATO-led operation.

The House voted 268-145 for the resolution that also said the administration has failed to make the case for military action in support of rebels fighting Libyan leader Moammar Kadafi, as required by the authority of the War Powers Act.

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More News On The U.S. Congress Rebuking President Obama's Libyan War Strategy

House adopts resolution scolding Obama on Libya -- Yahoo News/AP
House rips Obama Libya policy -- CNN
House Rebukes Obama Over Libya -- New York Times
House Passes John Boehner's Modest Libya Resolution, Defeats Dennis Kucinich's Measure to Withdraw Troops -- ABC News
House adopts resolution scolding Obama on Libya -- MSNBC
House Chides Obama Over Libya, Stops Short of Calling for U.S. Withdrawal -- FOX News
House Demands Obama Explain Libya Mission's Rationale -- NPR
87 House Republicans vote for Kucinich resolution on Libya -- MSNBC
White House: House Libya resolutions 'unhelpful' -- AFP

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