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Impeach Cheney Resolution Hits House Floor

Kucinich bill sent off to committee, not fast enough for some Dems

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 6, 2007 10:00 PM CST

(Newser) – Dennis Kucinich's dogged campaign to impeach Dick Cheney had its moment in the spotlight today, when Kucinich brought his bill to to the House floor and, with an unexpected assist from Republicans hoping to embarrass the majority party, it was nearly opened for debate. GOP... Read full story »

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