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She added though “The Constitution gives Congress the power to authorize military action. If @realDonaldTrump wants to expand American military involvement in Syria’s civil war, he must seek approval from Congress – & provide a comprehensive strategy with clear goals & a plan to achieve them.” Her comments were echoed by Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey, who said “I’m deeply concerned that President Trump continues to conduct military operations without any comprehensive strategy or the necessary congressional authorization.”

TRENTON, N.J. -- New Jersey would become one of a handful of states to require that cigarettes sold in state have extra fire protections built in, under a measure being considered in the Legislature. The proposal -- modeled after similar laws in New York, Vermont, California, Illinois and a newly enacted statute in New Hampshire -- is built on the premise that such cigarettes are less likely to cause fires if left unattended by smokers. The proposal is scheduled to be heard by an Assembly on June 12. "This is good legislation, in my opinion," said Assemblyman Jack Conners, a...