Obama Requests War Powers, Ceasefire Begins in Ukraine
Obama wants Congress to approve fight against ISIS and a European-backed ceasefire in Ukra
Obama Requests War Powers, Ceasefire Begins in Ukraine Washington Week with The Atlantic
President Obama has formally asked Congress for war powers to fight Islamic State militants, but his request is being met with resistance. Republicans think Obama's three-year proposal is too restrictive with limits on his power, while Democrats want a ban on ground troops. And in Ukraine, a ceasefire deal negotiated by European leaders takes effect this weekend.
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