President Obama has sent the US congress a formal request for an Authorization for Use of Military Force against the Islamic State group.
Speaking from the White House, the President said his plan would not allow longterm, large-scale ground combat operations.
The authorization would last for three years until the next Presidential term begins.
Fro Washington Kevin McAleese reports
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