Kaine urges bi-partisan vote on Iran war authorization Gene Marrano June 28, 2019 1 minute read Since 2001 in the aftermath of 9-11 the Authorization for Use of Military Force has been used dozens of times to justify operations in almost 20 countries. Now calls for Congress to get back in the game are rising as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Pareena Lawrence stepping down as Hollins president after two yearsNext: Volvo Group to Create 777 New Jobs in Pulaski County Expansion Related Stories Local political scientist says US-Iran deal looks to be a good step forward Gene Marrano June 16, 2026 Virginia moves toward legal cannabis sales after budget compromise Ian Price June 16, 2026 USA Cycling Mountain Biking Championships adds another year – back in Roanoke Valley for 2027 Gene Marrano June 15, 2026