House torn on M.J. honor
July 8th, 2009 by Alexzenia Davis in News
When an influential figure passes, congress is able to decide whether or not they’d like to honor them. If most are in favor — two-thirds to be exact — then the process is fairly simple. But, when you have people like Rep. Peter King who “will do anything” to stop the music, things get a little sticky.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee may have trouble keeping the promise she made at Michael Jackson’s public memorial for a House resolution that “forever” honors the late pop star.
Jackson Lee, a Texas Democrat, took the stage Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and hoisted a framed copy of the resolution, embossed with a gold seal.
The measure will be debated on the House floor, she said.
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