Sens. Merkley, Wyden Announce Resolution to Emphasize Requirement of Clear Congressional Approval for Military Action in Iran
January 09, 2020
January 09, 2020
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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- An Authorization for Use of Military Force passed nearly two decades ago is no justification to begin new armed conflict
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Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, joined by Senator Ron Wyden, today announced a bipartisan resolution to underscore that any future war must be considered and authorized by Congress. Specifically, the resolution clarifies that . . .
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- An Authorization for Use of Military Force passed nearly two decades ago is no justification to begin new armed conflict
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Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, joined by Senator Ron Wyden, today announced a bipartisan resolution to underscore that any future war must be considered and authorized by Congress. Specifically, the resolution clarifies that . . .