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Sat June 18, 2011
Politics

Who Has War Powers? Washington Debates

Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi maintains a grip on power while Washington politicians attempt to get a grip on the War Powers Act. The 1973 law says military action must be authorized by Congress in 60 days, and if not, that action should end within 30 days. That 90-day deadline comes this weekend. NPR's David Welna reports.