Obama criticized from both sides on Libya decision

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U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) speaks during a media briefing at the Republican National Committee March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC.

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President Obama returned from an historic tour of South America to criticism over the US led air strikes on Libya. Politicians on both sides of the aisle are expressing anger that the President failed to consult them before announcing the military action last Sunday. In an open letter to the President, House Speaker, John Boehner questioned the rationale of US involvement in the UN sanctioned action against Libya and called for accountability.Politicians and legal scholars are also questioning whether the US led attacks are constitutional. We're joined by Glenn Thrush, Senior White House reporter at Politico.


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