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Rebels take control of Libyan town:

Forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi have pulled out of the town of Kikla, about 150 km (90 miles) southwest of Tripoli, and rebels are now in control, a Reuters photographer there said on Tuesday. Ref. Source 7

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War? Huh? Obama denies Libya is war

Apparently drones and bombs don't count as a war? An incredible turn of events after the GOP pressed Obama to explain the action in Libya or else risk being in violation of the War Powers Act. The answer? It's not enough to constitute a war. Who are we even supporting in this conflict? Do we have any idea? Ref. Source 9

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Nato the First to Blink As Defiant Gaddafi Steps Up War of Nerves:

"The mightiest military alliance in history is only 11 weeks into an operation against a poorly armed regime in a sparsely populated country," Robert Gates said, "yet many allies are beginning to run short of munitions, requiring the US, once more, to make up the difference." Ref. Source 1

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House May Vote This Week on Money for Libya Strikes:

The House appears likely to vote this week on a measure that would limit financing for the American military efforts in Libya, using the chamber's appropriations power to push back against the White House, which did not seek Congressional authorization for the mission. Ref. Source 6

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Scores of U.S. Strikes in Libya Followed Handoff to NATO:

The most recent strike from a piloted United States aircraft was on Saturday, and the most recent strike from an American drone was on Wednesday, the officials said. Ref. Source 2

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House Rebukes Obama

The House has voted down a measure giving President Barack Obama the authority to continue the U.S. Military action against Libya. It has no immediate impact on operations but marks the first time since 1999 that either chamber has voted against a military operation. Ref. USAToday

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US House votes to bar military aid to Libyan rebels:

Lawmakers reject cutting off funds for NATO-led operations in Libya but vote to forbid Pentagon from arming, training, or advising rebels. Ref. Source 4

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Libyan forces retake village south of Tripoli

Libyan forces retook on Wednesday the village of Al-Qawalish, south of the capital, which was captured by rebels a week ago, rebel fighters said. Ref. Source 9