Michael Jackson resolution worries Democrats

Jul 8th, 2009 - Washington Times

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House Democratic leaders are fretting about a brewing political battle over a resolution to honor King of Pop Michael Jackson.

The resolution, promised at the pop star's public memorial Tuesday by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, faces opposition from the late Mr. Jackson's detractors in Congress.

It is a headache the leadership doesn't need right now, a top Democratic aide said.

"There are so many other issues before the House, between health care and appropriations bills, that is totally our focus," said the aide, speaking privately because of the sensitivity of the resolution.

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