Congress to Vote on Cutting Funding for Libya
The House of Representatives is set to vote on a resolution to scale back the US military intervention in Libya. House Republicans contend that President Obama violated the War Powers Act, which limits the president’s ability to declare war without the consent of Congress. While the proposal will prevent the US military from engaging in direct combat operations in the Libya, it will allow it to continue to supply support and intelligence for our NATO allies. We’re joined by Todd Zwillich, Takeaway Washington Correspondent and Ian Black, Middle East editor of The Guardian.
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