White House: US 'can act in Libya without Congress' (BBC)

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Source: BBC

15 June 2011 Last updated at 22:33 GMT

White House: US 'can act in Libya without Congress'

President Barack Obama does not need congressional approval for the US to continue its role in the Nato-led Libya mission, the White House has said.

In a 32-page document, the White House said the president already had legal authority to order forces into Libya.

A Vietnam War-era law states Congress must authorise participation in hostilities longer than 60 days.

Members of Congress have accused Mr Obama of violating that law since 20 May, when the 60-day deadline ended.

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