News from The Hill: Pelosi on the spot as new war debate begins

News from The Hill Pelosi on the spot as new war debate begins By Mike Lillis President Obama’s request for new war powers against Islamic militants poses a major challenge for his closest ally on Capitol Hill: Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.). The House minority leader is under pressure to support Obama’s anti-terror agenda, particularly in the face of Republican criticism that his proposed authorization for use of military force (AUMF) is too narrow to be effective. Read more here.