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War powers loophole hit Schlesinger warns of Indochina risk
Defense Secretary James R. Schlesinger warned that new war powers legislation may let President Nixon order aggressive bombing in Indochina if a major North Vietnamese offensive occurs. He said the bill could authorize 60 days of combat abroad before congressional approval, potentially overriding prior prohibitions.
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