Is President Obama Avoiding Congress On The Issue Of War With Syria?

Lawmakers say the U.S. would be wise to take a pass at intervention. Reuters

U.S. Intelligence Committees Say They're Not Properly Consulted On Syria -- Reuters

(Reuters) - U.S. congressional intelligence committee leaders believe the Obama administration has not properly consulted them as the president engages in final deliberations for possible military action in Syria, according to congressional officials.

One of the officials said the administration's discussions with critical lawmakers, including Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Dianne Feinstein and her House counterpart, Mike Rogers, had been limited to "very brief status updates."

Another official said such talks had largely taken place over unclassified non-secure phone lines, making it difficult to discuss sensitive intelligence findings or details of the administration's plans for a possible U.S. military response.

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More News On The U.S. Congress And The Crisis With Syria

White House to Brief Key Members of Congress on Syria -- ABC News
Obama Administration to Brief Lawmakers on Syria Response on Thursday -- Time
U.S. congressional leaders to receive Syria briefing on Thursday -- Reuters
House Speaker Boehner calls on Obama to make case to nation, Congress on possible Syria action -- Washington Post/AP
Top Republican calls for more Obama outreach on Syria -- AFP
Many U.S. Lawmakers Want A Say On Taking Action In Syria -- NPR
Congress Gets Assertive With the White House Over Syria -- National Journal
How Congress Will Handle a Strike in Syria -- Alex Altman, Time
Does Obama need Congress to approve Syria strike? -- Jennifer Skalka Tulumello, Christian Science Monitor
President Obama should consult Congress before striking Syria -- Washington Post Editorial Board