US Congressional Leaders Back Campaign Against IS

U.S. congressional leaders from both major political parties are expressing support for the strategy to defeat the Islamic State jihadist group, outlined by President Barack Obama.  But some leading Republican lawmakers say they are concerned that the military action planned by the president may not be enough to eliminate the group, also referred to as “ISIL” and “ISIS.”   Senate Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid said the president laid out a compelling strategy to the...

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