White House: 'Limited' Libya Operation Didn't Require Approval Of Congress -- Christian Science Monitor
Responding to a House resolution, the White House cited 'important US interests' in claiming authority for the 'constrained' military operations in Libya. Critics said their concerns were not satisfied.
Citing “important US interests,” the White House on Wednesday claimed constitutional authority for ongoing US military operations in Libya, now estimated to cost US taxpayers $1.1 billion through Sept. 30.
The claim was made in a report released as lawmakers converged on the White House for an annual picnic. It is the Obama administration’s response to a House resolution on June 3 calling for the release of documents providing a legal justification for the president’s decision to commit US forces without authorization from Congress.
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President Obama's Letter to Congress on the War Powers Resolution and the U.S. Mission in Libya -- FOX News
Libya air strikes: Nato uses Twitter to help gather targets -- The Guardian
Canadian military holds a garage sale in Kandahar -- Globe And Mail
Anders Fogh Rasmussen condems Russia for 'waste of money' missile system -- The Telegraph
Iran Speeding Up Long-Range Missile Drive: U.N. Experts -- Global Security Newswire
PRINCE Harry is going back to war in Afghanistan as an Apache attack helicopter pilot -- The SUN
Pakistan-U.S. security relationship at lowest point since 2001, officials say -- Washington Post
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Fights to Keep His Job -- New York Times
Gates: NATO spending decline 'serious problem' -- Yahoo News/AFP
Lockheed announces latest F-35 test milestones -- DoD Buzz
Pentagon's F-35 review delayed a few months -- Reuters
Firebird Uses Three Eyes and Fourth Sensor Payload -- Space Daily
Navy: Actually, Most Military Intel Systems Suck -- Danger Room
Panetta Supports Prompt Global Strike Weapon -- Defense Tech
Special Operations: Money Has Its Limitations -- Strategy Page
Gates concerned by House cuts in nuclear funds -- Yahoo News/Reuters
Panetta looks to be hands-on manager -- The Hill
Sisters find each other in Afghanistan -- MSNBC
Libya air strikes: Nato uses Twitter to help gather targets -- The Guardian
Canadian military holds a garage sale in Kandahar -- Globe And Mail
Anders Fogh Rasmussen condems Russia for 'waste of money' missile system -- The Telegraph
Iran Speeding Up Long-Range Missile Drive: U.N. Experts -- Global Security Newswire
PRINCE Harry is going back to war in Afghanistan as an Apache attack helicopter pilot -- The SUN
Pakistan-U.S. security relationship at lowest point since 2001, officials say -- Washington Post
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Fights to Keep His Job -- New York Times
Gates: NATO spending decline 'serious problem' -- Yahoo News/AFP
Lockheed announces latest F-35 test milestones -- DoD Buzz
Pentagon's F-35 review delayed a few months -- Reuters
Firebird Uses Three Eyes and Fourth Sensor Payload -- Space Daily
Navy: Actually, Most Military Intel Systems Suck -- Danger Room
Panetta Supports Prompt Global Strike Weapon -- Defense Tech
Special Operations: Money Has Its Limitations -- Strategy Page
Gates concerned by House cuts in nuclear funds -- Yahoo News/Reuters
Panetta looks to be hands-on manager -- The Hill
Sisters find each other in Afghanistan -- MSNBC
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Fights to Keep His Job -- New York Times
Gates: NATO spending decline 'serious problem' -- Yahoo News/AFP
Lockheed announces latest F-35 test milestones -- DoD Buzz
Pentagon's F-35 review delayed a few months -- Reuters
Firebird Uses Three Eyes and Fourth Sensor Payload -- Space Daily
Navy: Actually, Most Military Intel Systems Suck -- Danger Room
Panetta Supports Prompt Global Strike Weapon -- Defense Tech
Special Operations: Money Has Its Limitations -- Strategy Page
Gates concerned by House cuts in nuclear funds -- Yahoo News/Reuters
Panetta looks to be hands-on manager -- The Hill
Sisters find each other in Afghanistan -- MSNBC
105 mph to zero in two seconds aboard a Navy C-2 -- Stars and Stripes
Turning The iPad Into A Weapon -- Strategy Page
V-22 Osprey Flew Osama Bin Laden to Navy Ship After Death -- Bloomberg
National Security: Three deadly flaws -- Harlan Ullman, UPI
Can the Europeans Defend Themselves? -- New York Times
Warren Buffett’s management style could aid military -- Tom Ricks, AJC
Gates: NATO spending decline 'serious problem' -- Yahoo News/AFP
Lockheed announces latest F-35 test milestones -- DoD Buzz
Pentagon's F-35 review delayed a few months -- Reuters
Firebird Uses Three Eyes and Fourth Sensor Payload -- Space Daily
Navy: Actually, Most Military Intel Systems Suck -- Danger Room
Panetta Supports Prompt Global Strike Weapon -- Defense Tech
Special Operations: Money Has Its Limitations -- Strategy Page
Gates concerned by House cuts in nuclear funds -- Yahoo News/Reuters
Panetta looks to be hands-on manager -- The Hill
Sisters find each other in Afghanistan -- MSNBC
105 mph to zero in two seconds aboard a Navy C-2 -- Stars and Stripes
Turning The iPad Into A Weapon -- Strategy Page
V-22 Osprey Flew Osama Bin Laden to Navy Ship After Death -- Bloomberg
National Security: Three deadly flaws -- Harlan Ullman, UPI
Can the Europeans Defend Themselves? -- New York Times
Warren Buffett’s management style could aid military -- Tom Ricks, AJC