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...very curious facts remain concerning this legislation--the 60 day limit has never expired in the past, and if it does now, there is no guarantee that the President will obey the law. Indeed, there are serious doubts about whether he should obey. Congress has extended this game of "chicken" over Lebanon to 18 months through amendment to the Resolution; hardly an affirmation of confidence in its legality. This constitutional ambiguity lies at the heart of the debate over the War Powers Resolution. It urgently needs reassessment and adjustment in light of recent history...
...required by the law, but refrained from indicating compliance with the 60-day requirement. The Senate voted 64 to 20 on Friday to set the act's 60-day clock ticking. Said Democrat Gary Hart of Colorado: "We are dealing with an Administration that is not inclined to obey the law." The House will vote on the measure this week...
...least initially, that Congress will reverse its decision, the Administration will almost certainly come under far more pressure to justify the peace-keeping mission. "What it all underscores," said Maryland Republican Senator Charles Mathias, "is, what is our Middle East policy? We need a policy." Asked House Democrat David Obey, who had opposed the President's request for congressional support: "What the hell are we supposed to be doing over there? What is the role...
Bond cited its refused to obey the Constitution, its overturning of Supreme Court decisions the department didn't like, its desire to limit the rights available to all minorities, and its "diminishing of protection for minorities by distorting...
Richardson, a three-time All Star, was released because he did not obey an NBA order to report to a New York treatment porgram Monday or yesterday, said a Nets spokesman...