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Article: Determined minority in Congress remains opposed to Iraq resolution.(Chicago Tribune)
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- October 8, 2002
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WASHINGTON _ As the House opened debate Tuesday on a resolution authorizing military action against Iraq, the White House urged lawmakers to deliver an overwhelming bipartisan show of support. But a determined minority in Congress stood firm in opposition, despite facing ridicule and, for some members, the risk of electoral defeat in November.
"There's an attempt to marginalize the opposition and suggest that only a handful of people are voting `no,' " said Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, adding that about 100 House members were expected to vote against the Iraq resolution.
The House debate over the measure, which authorizes military action against Saddam ...