Talk Nation Radio: Paul Findley, 93, Key Author of War Powers Resolution by davidcnswanson published on 2014-07-09T15:57:12Z Paul Findley served as a Republican member of United States House of Representatives from Illinois for 22 years. He was a key author of the War Powers Resolution and a leader in securing its enactment by overriding the veto of President Richard Nixon. The federal building in Springfield, Ill. is named for him. He discusses the legality, or lack thereof, of recent wars and proposals for wars, including in Syria and Iraq. Genre paul findley