Did American President Obama Consult With Congress Prior to Military Intervention in Libya?

·          17 March 2011, UN approved a no-fly zone over Libya.

·          18 March 2011, President Obama consults with a bipartisan group of congressional leaders on Libya.www.nationalreview.com/corner/262488/obama-talk-libya-robert-costa Article dated 3/18/2011, 11:46 AM, is from The National Review which is a Conservative magazine/website

• 19 March 2011 Coalition forces began military intervention in Libya

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•  www.whitehouse.gov/schedule/complete/2011-03-18
• According to the President's calendar; 12:30 pm
  The President consults with a bipartisan group of Congressional leaders on Libya
  Situation Room
  Closed Press
• According to the President's calendar; 2:00 pm
  The President delivers a statement on the situation in Libya
  East Room
  Open Press
  Pre-set 1:00PM – Final Gather 1:45PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
• Yes, President Obama Did Consult With Congress Prior to Military Intervention in Libya

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