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Lawmakers Press Pompeo On Syria Response Without Congressional Approval

By Thomas McKinless
Posted April 12, 2018 at 6:06pm

By Thomas McKinless

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Sens. Tim Kaine and Rand Paul grilled secretary of State nominee Mike Pompeo on President Donald Trump’s willingness to take military action against Syria without congressional authorization.

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