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Jacko Proves Stumbling Block for House Dems

Resolution saluting 'global humanitarian' sets off controversy

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 8, 2009 12:00 PM CDT

(Newser) – The King of Pop is causing a headache for some House Democrats after one lawmaker very publicly called for a resolution honoring Michael Jackson as a “global humanitarian," Politico reports. Sheila Jackson-Lee displayed the resolution at yesterday's memorial; Dems now have to... Read full story »

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