From USA TODAY 5 things you need to know Thursday Scottish citizens decide the future of an independent Scotland Voters Thursday will choose whether Scotland continues its union with England or forge into full independence, potentially becoming the 31st country formed since World War II. Leaders of the United Kingdoms three main political parties traveled to Scotland on Sept. 10 to persuade Scottish voters to remain in a 307-year union with England amid a surge in separatist support. Voting will close at 5 p.m. ET with a decision expected to arrive early Friday morning. Senate to vote on the training and arming of Syrian fighters Following a Wednesday vote to authorize President Obamas mission to arm and train Syrian rebel forces, the question will reach Senate on Thursday before the president can sign it into action. Lawmakers across the political spectrum have expressed doubts about the scope and merits of the mission but conceded that the potential threat to the U.S. is too great to ignore. If approved by the Senate, it will be in Obamas hands to complete the authorization, which does not include a financial allocation or the approval for a presidential declaration of war. usat.ly/1s7ScNy Get USA TODAY on your mobile device: usatoday/mobile-apps
Posted on: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 13:05:36 +0000
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