Today is the 60th day since President Obama sent a letter to Congress explaining his military actions in Libya. Therefore, according to the War Powers Act, Obama must cease all military action in Libya unless Congress: 1) has authorized force; 2) has extended the deadline: or 3) can’t physically meat because the nation is under attack.
None of these has occurred. If Obama continues to use military assets in Libya tomorrow it will be illegal under U.S. law. So why isn’t anyone in Congress making a big deal about it? Three reasons:
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