White House And Congress Still In Disagreement With Libya And The War Powers Act

White House Says It Complied With War Powers Act -- Washington Times

Will ‘endeavor to answer’ lawmakers questions on Libya role.

The White House said Monday that it has an obligation to answer lawmakers’ questions about U.S. involvement in NATO’s mission in Libya, but it wasn’t clear if the administration will comply with a House resolution passed Friday that threatens to withhold funding unless President Obama complies with demands for more information.

Press secretary Jay Carney said Mr. Obama hasn’t violated the War Powers Resolution, which calls for the commander in chief to obtain congressional approval if U.S. forces are to be committed to action for longer than 60 days. Mr. Carney said the White House has “consulted” with Congress, which he said meets the president’s obligations.

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My Comment: This is rapidly becoming very political .... a strategy that the White House is either deliberately pursuing, or they do not know what they are doing. But unlike most political battles in Washington, Republican and Democrat Congressman are unified on this issue.