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Eliot Engel: “Even under the most generous interpretation of the War Powers Resolution, the 60-day clock started ticking when the…”

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

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Engel emphasizes the urgency of congressional notification regarding military actions.

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