Democrats Seek Tribute to Fallen Troops

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WASHINGTON (AP) - Two House Democrats are urging Speaker Dennis Hastert to approve a temporary memorial in the Capitol to U.S. service men and women killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

``This tribute would serve as an important show of respect to these American heroes and their families,'' said Rep. Jim Turner, D-Texas, who joined Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D-Ill., in seeking the memorial.

The two lawmakers, in an August 30 letter to Hastert, R-Ill., suggested a display of placards in the Capitol Rotunda honoring those who lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. They said the temporary memorial could provide pictures and biographical information of the fallen and include space for visitors to write tributes.

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Hastert's spokesman, John Feehery, said Hastert was always looking for ways to honor American troops and he would take a look at the Emanuel-Turner proposal.

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[Old and In the Way]

1. Right.....like the Republicans want to acknowledge a 1000

American soldiers dead in Bush's quagmire in the weeks heading up to the election. As much as Republicans love the troops (:eyes:), this will have to wait until after the November election.

[Moderator]

2. Duplicate

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=808401