Today, the White House is sending a proposed draft of an Islamic State-specific authorization for the use of military force (AUMF) to Congress. Expect more on this in the days to come, but we’ve included the text of the proposed AUMF, as well as the President’s letter to lawmakers below.
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White House Sends Proposed ISIL AUMF to Congress (full text)
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