Not so fast: GOP taps brakes on revoking 2002 war powers

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A group of Senate Republicans has slowed Senate consideration of a resolution that would revoke the 2002 authorization for the use of military force in Iraq.

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee was slated to consider the measure Tuesday but postponed the meeting following objections from a group of five Republicans who want a public hearing and a private briefing on the matter.

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