The U.S. Congress may soon pass this non-binding joint resolution condemning President Bush’s recently ordered troop buildup in Iraq. Passage of this resolution will not stop the war. The resolution will merely expresses the "sense of congress" that President Bush did the wrong thing. Many past congresses have told many past presidents the same thing with little if any effect on the issue at hand. The effect of the resolution aside, a majority of the Members of Congress appear to want the U.S. military involvement in Iraq ended. If Congress could end the Iraq war, would they, and how? [Read more...]
Also See:
Senate Rejects President's Iraq Plans (U.S. Politics)
Who Has the Power? (US Foreign Policy)
Bush 2007: To Guard America Against All Evil (Terrorism Issues)
Senate Vote on Bush Iraq Plan: Painful Timing for Republicans (US Liberals)
2002: Congress Authorizes Military Force in Iraq
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