US lawmakers to vote on curbing Libya operations

US: The US House of Representatives seemed on track to approve a resolution Friday aimed at limiting the US role in strikes on Libya, amid deep anger at President Barack Obama's handling of the conflict.

Republican US House Speaker John Boehner said Thursday that lawmakers would vote on that measure as well as a competing one that would authorize US forces to take part in the NATO-led pounding of strongman Moamer Kadhafi's military.

"This is primarily a fight between the Congress and the president over his unwillingness to consult with us before making this decision," said Boehner, who told reporters the two measures "will be on the floor tomorrow."

The measure would aim to cut off all funding for US military operations except for tasks in support of NATO allies, like aerial refueling, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, planning, or search and rescue.

"The fact is, we are there, we are engaged. I believe that NATO is an important organization," said Boehner. AFP