Obama sought repeal of Bush war statute now used to justify Islamic State strikes - Washington Times

Obama sought repeal of Bush war statute now used to justify Islamic State strikes - Washington Times: President Obama’s first initiated war against an Islamic terrorist group is authorized, the White House says, by George W. Bush-signed legislation that Mr. Obama has criticized and wanted to repeal since last year.

Since beginning airstrikes last month against the Islamic State, also known by the acronyms ISIS and ISIL, the White House has said it does not need congressional approval to carry out such missions.

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