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Politics : Libertarian Discussion Forum

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To: Neocon who wrote (2942)6/8/1999 4:02:00 PM
From: The Street  Read Replies (1) of 13056
 
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FREEDOM Watch
A look at what's new on "Project FREEDOM."
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Issued: Tuesday, June 8, 1999
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Judge sides with Clinton
Members of Congress to appeal dismissal

WASHINGTON, DC -- A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed the lawsuit of a
bipartisan coalition of 31 congressmen against President Clinton for his
violation of the 1973 War Powers Resolution with regards to the ongoing
military action in Yugoslavia. Their lawsuit stems from the fact that the
President has violated the Resolution by not making required reports and
proceeding without the explicit approval of the Congress.

"It should not be surprising that the courts, like the administration and
more than fifty years of congresses, disregard the clear wording of the
Constitution's Article 1, Section 8, which gives the power to declare war to
the House of Representatives and the Senate," said Rep. Ron Paul, an
original plaintiff in the case. He said the plaintiffs, led by Rep. Tom
Campbell (R, CA), will appeal the decision to dismiss...

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