House backs billions for troops in Iraq

[Solly Mack]

House backs billions for troops in Iraq


Congress to Approve War-Funding Bill

"In a highly unusual maneuver, House Democratic leaders crafted a procedure that allowed their rank-and-file to oppose money for the war, then step aside so Republicans could provide the bulk of votes needed to send it to the Senate for final approval."



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[JDPriestly]

1. Shame on them!

[Solly Mack]

2. Senate approves Iraq war money with no withdrawal

Senate approves Iraq war money with no withdrawal

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

3. "In a highly unusual maneuver,," should be "In a pathetic CYA maneuver.."

[Solly Mack]

4. "A Big Mistake" Vote Give Bush His Iraq Money "

http://news.yahoo.com/s/thenation/20070525/cm_thenation/1199043

"The Nation -- Despite the results of last November's elections, which gave them the authority to check and balance George Bush, and despite polls that show roughly two-thirds of Americans want them to do so, Democrats are not quite ready to say "no" to the president's demand for more money to wage the war that he pleases in Iraq. "