Says Remus (of The Woodpile Report)
‘Lawmakers largely silent on war powers authority in Libya
By Mike Lillis and John T. Bennett – 05/20/11 05:58 AM ET
U.S. operations in Libya hit the 60-day mark Friday, but Congress has grown largely silent on the administration’s 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.
Congress did not authorize the mission — which includes a no-fly zone, bombing raids, a sea blockade and civilian-protection operations — but the deadline has stirred little sense of urgency on Capitol Hill. ‘
A perfect demonstration of the arrogance of the Chosen One and the supine cowardice of Congress. Is there now any limit to the Kenyan’s power?
