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May 13, 2011

Obama May Skirt War Powers Law to Continue Libya Bombing 
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The New York Times reports President Obama and his legal advisers are
deliberating about how the U.S. military may lawfully continue
participating in NATO’s bombing campaign in Libya. Under the War
Powers Resolution of 1973, a president must terminate any military
operation not authorized by Congress after 60 days. That deadline is
next week. One option being considered is for the military to
temporarily halt all of its efforts in Libya. Some lawyers make the case
that, after a complete pause, the United States could rejoin the mission
with a new 60-day limit.



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