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Old 03-14-2008, 08:03 PM   #93 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Byrdie714 View Post
Actually Congress hasn't declared war in Iraq. The President can use his powers to send in military troops where hostilities are according to the War Powers Act of 1973.

It's the same scenario of Korea and Viet Nam.

The War Powers Act of 1973
Congress did vote to go to war. Here is the link.

U.S. Senate: Legislation & Records Home > Votes > Roll Call Vote
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