Commentary: Congress shirking its duty by avoiding war-authorization debate
By: Daniel DePetris 1 day ago
The U.S. Capitol dome is seen at sunset on Capitol Hill, Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 in Washington. (Alex Brandon/AP)
Congress is preparing to adjourn for several weeks after a legislative session dominated by partisan infighting … and very little productivity.
Not a single piece of significant legislation has passed, and while most attention has gone toward health care reform and appropriations bills, we’re also talking about the legislative branch’s most solemn responsibility under the Constitution: Declaring war, or at least authorizing the use of military force.
http://www.militarytimes.com/opinion/commentary/2017/08/02/commentary-congress-shirking-its-duty-by-avoiding-war-authorization-debate/
