Senate approves Obama request to arm, train Syrian rebels

“The Senate on Thursday easily approved a $1 trillion government-funding bill that gives President Obama new authority to battle the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). While the stopgap bill will prevent a government shutdown on Oct. 1, the vote will be remembered for a controversial provision that allows Obama to start a new training program for rebel fighters in Syria.  Anti-war liberals and some conservatives balked at that request, with some fearing the vote represented a dangerous march to war. Lawmakers skeptical of helping the rebels are fearful that it could be difficult, if not impossible, to ensure the weapons do not end up in the wrong hands.”

http://thehill.com/policy/finance/218248-senate-approves-obama-request-to-arm-train-syrian-rebels

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