Pelosi Shoots Down Jackson Resolution

Posted Jul 9th 2009 11:40AM by TMZ Staff

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee promised fans she'd get a resolution passed in Congress honoring Michael Jackson -- but Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi just 86'd the proposal.

Nancy Pelosi: Click to watch
In a news conference moments ago on Capitol Hill, Pelosi said that while Jackson was "a great performer," a resolution "will open up two contrary views that are not necessary at this time to be expressed."

Somewhere Rep. Pete King is doing a righteous fist pump.

See Also

  • Mr. Jackson Goes to Washington
  • Congressman on Jackson: "He Was a Pedophile"


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