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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Sheila Jackson-Lee

Sheila Jackson-Lee stories: 2 news summaries

(Newser) - The House of Representatives will not consider a resolution praising Michael Jackson’s humanitarianism, the Boston Globe reports. “A resolution, I think, would open up to contrary views to—that are not necessary at this time to be expressed in association with a resolution whose purpose is quite... More »

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Nancy Pelosi • entertainment • Congress • House of Representatives • death • Michael Jackson • celebrity humanitarianism • controversy • celebrity death • Sheila Jackson-Lee • resolution

Jacko Proves Stumbling Block for House Dems

Resolution saluting 'global humanitarian' sets off controversy

Jul 8, 09 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 weigh supporting it in light... More »

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Nancy Pelosi • Michael Jackson • congressional Democrats • House Democrats • Peter King • memorial service • Congressional Black Caucus • Sheila Jackson-Lee

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