Resolution: Democrats make another move for Katrina commission

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Resolution: Democrats make another move for Katrina commission

http://rawstory.com/news/2005/Resolution_Democrats_make_another_move_for_Katrina_0927.html

Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, was joined this morning by Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, in announcing the creation of a discharge petition to force debate and a floor vote on the formation of a 9/11 style, independent commission to investigate the government's response to Katrina, RAW STORY has learned.

The resolution, introduced by Rep. Slaughter, follows. A move by by Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) failed in the Senate.

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