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On the recordApril 17, 2018
Even under the most generous interpretation of the War Powers Resolution, the 60-day clock started ticking when the President notified Congress of the attack.
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Eliot Engel
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Engel emphasizes the urgency of congressional notification regarding military actions.

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