BOSTON (CBS) - According to the U.S. Constitution, only Congress can declare war and/or dedicate U.S. troops to war. And yet, President after President seems to ignore that fact. Dan Rea has this week's commentary on President Obama's sending troops into Libya. Originally broadcast March 26th, 2011.
NightSide Weekend Commentary - The President's Powers Are In The U.S. Constitution
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BOSTON (CBS) - According to the U.S. Constitution, only Congress can declare war and/or dedicate U.S. troops to war. And yet, President after President seems to ignore that fact. Dan Rea has this week's commentary on President Obama's sending troops into Libya. Originally broadcast March 26th, 2011.
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