Thompson co-sponsors bill to limit presidential action abroad

In an effort to limit unilateral action by the Executive Branch without consultation from Congress that could get the U.S. into a protracted conflict, Rep. Mike Thompson on Tuesday announced he's co-sponsoring a resolution to define limited terms for the use of military force in the Middle East.

"After today's classified briefing on Syria, there is no doubt that Congress must pass a new Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) and specify the limitations under which the president can use military force to protect our national security," the St.

Thompson co-sponsors bill to limit presidential action abroad