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To: mamelukesabre

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Powers_Resolution

The War Powers Resolution of 1973 (50 U.S.C. 1541–1548) was a United States Congress joint resolution providing that the President can send U.S. armed forces into action abroad only by authorization of Congress or if the United States is already under attack or serious threat. The War Powers Resolution requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing armed forces to military action and forbids armed forces from remaining for more than 60 days, with a further 30 day withdrawal period, without an authorization of the use of military force or a declaration of war.

Congress needs to be notified. So when did hostilities start and how many hours are left from the 48 and will congress authorize this little adventure?


39 posted on 03/20/2011 11:50:58 AM PDT by Calamari (Pass enough laws and everyone is guilty of something.)
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To: Calamari

I don’t think you read your own post very well. As long as he’s out in 90 days he doesn’t need congress for anything.


45 posted on 03/20/2011 12:00:13 PM PDT by mamelukesabre (Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (If you want peace prepare for war))
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