JLB
May 24th, 2007, 12:27:01 PM
http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/05/23/democrats.dilemma/index.html
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Democrats in Congress face a tough decision on a bill funding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan that does not include a timetable for withdrawal of U.S. troops.
Vote "yes," and they are certain to face the wrath of anti-war forces in their political base.
Vote "no," and they may further delay funding for military operations, in turn exposing themselves to the charge that they don't support the troops. (Watch some of the difficult choices the Dems have to make )
Considering those unhappy options, Democratic leaders in the House and Senate decided Tuesday to remove timetables from the bill. President Bush has promised to veto the bill if it does include a withdrawal deadline, a move that would mean delaying much-needed funding for military operations.
But conveying the Democratic leadership's hesitation to the president, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said members would not be forced into voting for the bill.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Democrats in Congress face a tough decision on a bill funding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan that does not include a timetable for withdrawal of U.S. troops.
Vote "yes," and they are certain to face the wrath of anti-war forces in their political base.
Vote "no," and they may further delay funding for military operations, in turn exposing themselves to the charge that they don't support the troops. (Watch some of the difficult choices the Dems have to make )
Considering those unhappy options, Democratic leaders in the House and Senate decided Tuesday to remove timetables from the bill. President Bush has promised to veto the bill if it does include a withdrawal deadline, a move that would mean delaying much-needed funding for military operations.
But conveying the Democratic leadership's hesitation to the president, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said members would not be forced into voting for the bill.