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cnn news 2015-02-22

CARL AZUZ, HOST: For the first time in 13 years, a U.S. president is asking Congress to formally authorize military force.

That`s our first story today on cnn STUDENT NEWS.

The White House plan was submitted yesterday. It`s got a time limit. It would expire in three years.

President Obama said it could be reconsidered by the next president at that time. He says the U.S. should not get dragged into another prolonged

ground war in the Middle East.

But the authorization would allow the president to put U.S. boots on the ground, something he said last year he would not do.

BARACK OBAMA, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: And there`s no heavier decision than asking our men and women in uniform to risk their lives on

our behalf. As commander-in-chief, I will only send our the president`s into harm`s way when it is absolutely necessary for our national security.

AZUZ: In 2001, Congress authorized President George W. Bush to go after the terrorists responsible for the 9/11 attacks. The Obama

administration believes this same authorization allows it to go after the ISIS terrorist group.

So why is it asking for Congress` approval?

The president says it will show the world the U.S. government is united in its resolve to fight ISIS.

But while lawmakers agree some kind of legislation is needed, they don`t all agree on what it should be.

REP. JOHN BOEHNER (R-OH), SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE: I`m not sure that the strategy that`s been outlined will accomplish the mission the president

says he wants to accomplish. And his point, the president`s point is that he wants to dismantle and destroy ISIS. I haven`t seen the strategy yet

that I think will accomplish it.

AZUZ: Some Democrats and Republicans are concerned that parts of the White House plan are too vague, so it`s not clear whether Congress will

pass the authorization.