1.0 link 229141 <![CDATA[Pelosi Shoots Down Michael Jackson Resolution, Citing Her Concern About "Contrary Views" (VIDEO)]]> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/09/pelosi-shoots-down-michae_n_229141.html House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday shot down the idea of a congressional resolution to recognize Michael Jackson for his "humanitarian" work.

One of the reasons that Pelosi cited for her dismissal was that the resolution might arouse opinions of Jackson critics.

The resolution, which listed Jackon's musical accomplishments and cited his "humanitarian" work, was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee the day after the entertainer's death on June 25.

Pelosi said: "I don't think it's neceesary for us to...

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