Obama's plan to fight Islamic State faces Congress scrutiny

This week will offer the US Congress its best chance to obtain answers about president Barack Obama’s new counter-terror strategy in the Middle East.

Obama's plan to fight Islamic State faces Congress scrutiny
Mon, 15 Sep, 2014 - 17:59

This week will offer the US Congress its best chance to obtain answers about president Barack Obama’s new counter-terror strategy in the Middle East.

As politicians prepare for votes to arm and train Syrian rebels, a key element of Mr Obama’s plan to fight Islamic State militants, some opponents are airing their concerns.

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