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http://rawstory.com/news/2005/Fifty_Democrats_form_Out_of_Iraq_cau_0620.htmlFifty House Democrats form 'Out of Iraq caucus'
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As the party continues to try to find its voice on Iraq, roughly 50 liberal-minded House Democrats have formed a caucus dedicated to calling for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from the region, the (paid-restricted) Roll Call reports Monday. Excerpts follow.
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The Out of Iraq Congressional Caucus, created last week, will to try to increase pressure on the Bush administration and Congress to end the Iraq conflict and bring American forces home. The group of progressives, led by California Reps. Maxine Waters, Lynn Woolsey and Barbara Lee, has been urging a withdrawal for some time but formalized its effort last week as part of its push to become a more forceful voice on the issue within the broader party Caucus.
Waters said many House Democrats have become increasingly frustrated with the party’s failure to effectively challenge the Bush administration’s policies in Iraq. She said the caucus was needed to help organize a message offensive and ensure that the White House comes up with and presents a plan to conclude the war.
While not calling for a certain date to bring troops home, Waters said the caucus will turn up the volume on demands for an exit strategy through rallies, press events and in the halls of Congress. She said ultimately the group, if not satisfied with answers from the president, will come up with a timeline for withdrawal on its own.
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