Cabinet officials to talk to Congress about Syria

Cabinet officials to talk to Congress about Syria

WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress is holding its first public hearing about U.S. plans for military intervention in Syria as President Barack Obama seeks to convince skeptical Americans and their lawmakers about the need to respond to last month’s alleged sarin gas attack outside Damascus. Secretary of State John Kerry, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey were to appear before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today. A classified briefing open to all members of Congress was to take place as well.