war powers act

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TITLE I SECTION1. (a) This Act may be cited as the "Selective Service Act of 1948". http://www.loc.gov/rr/frd/Military_Law/pdf/act-1948.pdf DEFINITIONS SEC. 16. When used in this title- (b) The term "United States", when used in a geographical sense, shall be deemed to mean the several...

Can someone explain how the War Powers act allows the President to start a war?

Amash is on the following three segments: 08-28-13 Seg 2 (comes on at 1:06) 08-28-13 Seg 3 (comes on at 1:18) 08-28-13 Seg 4 (comes on at 1:01) http://www.stationcaster.com/player_skinned.php?s=2551&c=10731&f=1750101 Talks about Syria then takes several questions. tube...

I'm answering this and began to ask myself "Do I really know what Ron Paul's stance is?" He will act in an emergency, right? Of course he will...right? LOL Blogger said: "The war powers act was an attempt by congress to give the Commander in Cheif some flexibility to handle emergency...

The State Column: Ron Paul on Obama’s Violation of War Powers Act: ‘This is So Sad’ Ron Paul on Obama’s Violation of War Powers Act: ‘This is So Sad’ Read more: http://www.thestatecolumn.com/capitol/ron-paul-on-obamas-violation-of-war-powers-act-this-is-so-sad/#ixzz1QmSjsaQO

Barack Obama, Dictator-in-chief Congress allows Obama to ignore the War Powers Act requirement to report to Congress on the military action he and our NATO allies have initiated in Libya. Congress Lets Obama ignore War Powers Act in Libya Jack Kenny | The New American 31 May 2011...

Airing Date May.22, 2011 Dennis Kucinich Interview About Obama Breaking The War Powers Act.

Airing Date May.20, 2011 Rand Paul On AC 360 About Obama Breaking The Law In Libya (War Powers Act) Fantastic interview from Rand.

No Clear Signs From Obama as ‘War Powers Act’ Deadline Arrives 60 Days Into Libya War, Will President Flout Resolution Requirements? http://news.antiwar.com/2011/05/19/no-clear-signs-from-obama-as-war-powers-act-deadline-arrives/

GOP is now looking to get rid of the war powers act by circumventing it. ACLU: Oppose New Worldwide War Authority and Salon: GOP bill a declaration of constant war Obama's Libya intervention expires soon. Is this the GOP's solution. Get rid of the war powers act by permanent authorization...

http://gibson.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=237293 I've let everybody I know this is a seriously disingenuous way of giving the president more power to send our troops to war. Let your friends know and tell your congressmen to stay away from it. Feel free to contact Mr...

I keep hearing people on reddit say the War Powers Act is what gives the president the power to intervene in Libya without first getting congressional approval...as long as he notifies congress in 48 hours and gets their approval in 60 days. But it seems blatantly clear from the law that that...

YouTube - Over A Million Innocent People Perished In A War Based On A Lie! Congressman Dennis Kucinich Kucinich is going to introduce legislation to declare war on Iraq and Afghanistan in January. Congress will debate and a vote will follow. If it's no - we leave, if it's yes - we stay, but...

I am studying for a test in political science and I have to write and essay question on the war powers act. Our book mentions it once and I can't find any legitimate sources. Anybody know where I could read more on this? I know the basics but I want something legit.