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Lawmakers reject US Libya action

US lawmakers have voted down a measure giving President Barack Obama the authority to continue the US military action against Libya.

Fri, 24 Jun, 2011 - 18:43

US lawmakers have voted down a measure giving President Barack Obama the authority to continue the US military action against Libya.

The vote was 295-123, a majority of 172.

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