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Reid introduces Syria resolution in Senate

By Washington Examiner
Published September 6, 2013 7:33pm ET
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Reid introduces Syria resolution in Senate
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. makes his way to the Senate floor on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, to introduce a resolution to authorize military action to support President Barack Obama's request for a strike against Syria. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) | J. Scott Applewhite

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has formally introduced the resolution giving President Barack Obama the authority to use military force against Syria.

Reid filed the measure on Friday during a brief Senate session. Lawmakers return from their five-week recess on Monday and will begin to debate the resolution.

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