WASHINGTON -- It's Memorial Day weekend, and congressional Republicans are using their weekly video address to the nation to call for "honoring our commitment" to U.S. troops. But they're making a curious argument on how to show that commitment: They want President Barack Obama to support a House-passed defense authorization bill that provides more funding for the war against the Islamic State -- the same war that Congress hasn't taken the time to debate, authorize or vote on. Rep.
Gop Calls For 'honoring' Troops By Funding A War Congress Won't Vote On
Jennifer Bendery, Huffington Post
Sat, 05/23/2015 - 3:00am
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