US Says in Daily Contact with Syria Opposition on its Needs

The U.S. administration is in daily contact with the Syrian opposition on how the United States can support its needs

The U.S. administration is in daily contact with the Syrian opposition on how the United States can support its needs, the White House said on Monday. Syrian militants

"We are in regular consultation with Congress on matters related to Syria assistance," White House spokesman Jay Carney said.

President Barack Obama believes that "our updated assistance to Syria is essential to helping buttress the opposition," he said.