House rejects Libya war authority vote amid funding clash
The House defeated a one year authorization for U S military action in Libya and later rejected a measure to cut funding for the NATO led mission. The two votes underscored deep congressional unease over the Libyan operation and War Powers questions.
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Obama takes direct role in debt talks with Republicans and Democrats
President Barack Obama assumes control of stalled debt-limit negotiations with Senate leaders and House Republicans. Key dispute centers on taxes as Democrats demand tax increases or elimination of breaks, while Republicans push deep spending cuts and reject tax hikes, with Aug. 2 default threat looming.
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