U.S. Congress Raises Concerns On President Obama's Request For A Military Force Resolution Against The Islamic State

Daily Mail: Obama insists military force resolution is 'not...another ground war' as he calls on Congress to give him new authority to fight ISIS



* The White House wants Congress to authorize the Pentagon to fight the militants without 'an enduring offensive combat' role

* President Obama's request for authorization for the use of force would expire after three years but could be renewed

* The resolution makes no mention of ground troops but leaves the door open for them in the future by being purposefully vague

* Obama stressed in a televised statement this afternoon that the resolution 'does not call for the deployment of US ground combat forces'

* Ground troops would only be used in cases of 'unforeseen circumstances,' he promised

* 'The commander in chief needs to have the ability to order that military action, and to do it quickly, without seeking additional, specific authorization from the Congress,' Obama's spokesman said

* Senate Foreign Relations Chair Bob Corker says AUMF is not enough; the president also needs to 'lay out a clear strategy' for defeating ISIS, he said

* House Speaker John Boehner said he had concerns about Obama's request; we need 'robust authorization, not one that limits our options'



WNU Editor: President Obama's request for a military force resolution against The Islamic State is unbelievably vague .... more focused on outlining the limits on using U.S. ground forces instead of providing even a general strategy on defeating the Islamic State. I will not be surprised if the Congress does not even votes on this request.

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