http://www.commdiginews.com/politics-2/going-to-war-not-legal-without-congress-but-they-dont-seem-to-mind-29797/#57yV2Df4v6cDrGx0.03

Obama stretches limits of Executive authority; Congress does not seem to care

By Allan C. Brownfeld,
WASHINGTON, November 15, 2014 – U.S. military action against the so-called Islamic State, or ISIS, has been going on now for far more than 60 days.The War Powers Resolution requires the President to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing armed forces to military action. Without Congress’ authorization of the use of military force or a declaration of war armed forces are prohibited from remaining in an area for more than 60 days.
The War Powers Resolution of 1973 gives presidents 60 days to gain consent from Congress and requires him to end “hostilities” within 30 days if he fails to do so. This period ended on Sept. 6.
Few members of Congress seem to care that their own legal authority has been ignored. One who does, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) argues that President Obama must come to Congress to start a war and that he acted against ISIS without “true constitutional authority” since the country was not under attack at the time. ”
But in either case, this war is now illegal,” declares Paul. “It must be declared and made valid, or it must be ended. Obama’s…commandeering of Congress’s powers…has to stop…Taking military action against ISIS is justified. The president acting without Congress is not.”http://www.commdiginews.com/politics-2/going-to-war-not-legal-without-congress-but-they-dont-seem-to-mind-29797/#57yV2Df4v6cDrGx0.03