Democratic leaders in House will seek to block party vote on Iraq war

House Democratic leaders this week will try to block any effort by members to adopt an official Democratic Caucus position on the Iraq war, recognizing such a move would highlight internal party differences and invite new political troubles, the paid-restricted ROLL CALL reports Monday. Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) supports Rep. Murtha's (D-PA) recent call for an immediate beginning to an Iraq withdrawal; her deputy, Steny Hoyer (D-MD) opposes the measure.

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