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Lawmakers to Obama: Hit ISIS

By Justin Sink and Amie Parnes - 09/02/14 08:20 PM EDT

Lawmakers from both parties on Tuesday exhorted President Obama to broaden the military campaign against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) after the group released a second video that appeared to show the beheading of an American journalist.

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“Let there be no doubt, we must go after ISIS right away because the U.S. is the only one that can put together a coalition to stop this group that’s intent on barbaric cruelty,” said Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) in a statement.

Nelson announced he would offer legislation next week that would give Obama clear authority to strike ISIS in Syria.

“This will ensure there’s no question that the president has the legal authority he needs,” Nelson said.


Read more: http://thehill.com/policy/defense/216466-lawmakers-want-obama-to-hit-isis#ixzz3CGlZ4vvh

I guess this would effectively serve as an AUMF. If it passes what does the President do next?