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Sen. Rand Paul introduces Libya resolution
Washington (CNN) – On the eve of President Barack Obama's major speech Wednesday night where he will reveal the scope of the initial troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, freshman Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul criticized the president’s use of the War Powers Act.
In an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer on "The Situation Room," the Kentucky senator said he plans to introduce a Libya resolution that says Obama is in violation of the War Powers Act.
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Greek PM wins backing for bailout cuts
Greece's reshuffled Cabinet survived a vote of confidence despite widespread opposition to budget cuts. Diana Magnay reports.
Who the heck is Huntsman?
Mistaking Huntsman for a half-naked former Congressman, Jeanne Moos reports on the incognito candidate for president.
FBI steps up hunt for Bulger
Agents are now focused on tracking down James "Whitey" Bulger's girlfriend in the hopes of catching him.
RELATED: FBI hunts for girlfriend of Top Ten Most Wanted fugitive
'Manbabies'
Swapping heads: Man plus baby = manbaby. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.
New candidate enters presidential race
Amidst dire predictions about America's future, Jon Huntsman entered the 2012 campaign. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.
RELATED: BLITZER’S BLOG: Huntsman calls for civility in presidential race
How many U.S. troops to come home?
Obama on the clock. How fast will he bring U.S. troops home from Afghanistan? Chris Lawrence reports.
RELATED: Obama to deliver speech on Afghanistan troop pullout
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BLITZER’S BLOG: Huntsman calls for civility in presidential race
(CNN) – Here’s what I especially liked about Jon Huntsman’s presidential announcement in front of the Statue of Liberty. He called for some civility in the race for the White House.
Unlike several of the other Republican candidates, he did not open with a blistering assault on President Obama.
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What Wolf's reading: Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Each day, Wolf Blitzer scours several news sources to stay on top of the day's most important stories. Below are some of his top recommended reads for today. Tune in from 5- 7 PM on CNN for the latest on these stories and more.
CNN: Obama to announce plan to pull 30,000 troops out of Afghanistan
President Barack Obama is expected to announce this week that 30,000 U.S. "surge" forces will be fully withdrawn from Afghanistan by the end of 2012, an administration official has told CNN.
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