Washington Post: “The Obama administration argued Wednesday [June 15, 2011] that its nearly three-month-old military involvement in Libya does not require congressional approval because of the supporting role most U.S. forces are playing there, a position that puts it at odds with some Republican leaders and the antiwar wing of its own party. The White House reasoning, included in a 32-page report to Congress– United States Activities in Libya – is the administration’s first detailed response to complaints from lawmakers of both parties, who say President Obama has exceeded his authority as commander in chief by waging war in Libya without congressional authorization.”