Obama open to changes to military authority against Islamic State

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

Obama open to changes to military authority against Islamic State

By NEDRA PICKLER
The Associated Press
Published: February 23, 2015

WASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama is open to negotiating with Congress on many elements of his request for war powers against Islamic State militants.

That includes his proposed three-year limit on U.S. military action and the use of American troops. But the White House says Obama is firmly opposed to any geographic restrictions on where the U.S. military can pursue Islamic State militants.

After a weeklong holiday break, lawmakers return to Washington on Monday and start work on Obama's request.

The White House also now says if Congress approves a new authorization, Obama will no longer rely on the authority approved in 2001 to pursue the Islamic State group and instead solely rely on the new powers.

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[Fred Sanders]

1. If Congress approves anything then they share equally in the consequences and results of the war action.

Taking responsibility means the GOP can not take childish potshots at Obama over war.....quite the quandry for the traitors.