This week marked Barack Obama's first month as president -- and his first major action as commander-in-chief.

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Last week, in a highly unusual action, 80 chief executives of U.S. corporations joined in a formal protest at the situation, signing a document pressuring Congress to reduce the federal deficit and begin spending cuts.

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There are 535 members of Congress who have the constitutional responsibility to authorize American military action, but there is only one commander-in-chief who can carry it out.

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Washington has warned the Taliban they will face military action unless they hand over bin Laden, the chief suspect in the attacks on New York and Washington.

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