House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, joined by Democratic leaders, stated her opposition to sending additional troops to Iraq.
(Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
CONGRESSIONAL SHOWDOWN
Democrats say they will force lawmakers to vote on increase
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, joined by Democratic leaders, stated her opposition to sending additional troops to Iraq.
(Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON -- Democrats last night derided President Bush's plan to increase troop levels in Iraq and said they will force members of Congress to vote on whether they back an escalation of the unpopular war. (Full article: 602 words)
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