For the first time since the war in Iraq began, the House
of Representatives recently debated the need for US troops
to exit the country. The modest amendment, introduced by
Rep. Lynn Woolsey last Thursday evening, called on President
Bush to develop a plan for the withdrawal of US forces. With
virtually no prior notice, 123 Democrats and 5 Republicans
voted for Woolsey's amendment. But with no support from
either the Democratic or Republican leadership, no major US
newspaper felt obligated to cover the unprecedented
proceedings.