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House of Representatives pays tribute to Michael Jackson with a moment of silence


Associated Press
June 26, 2009

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives paused for a moment of silence Friday to mark entertainer Michael Jackson's death.

Lawmakers briefly interrupted a debate on a global warming bill to stand in silence and honor the "King of Pop."

Rep. Diane Watson of California rose during the debate to suggest the House "pay tribute to the culture that he has left behind, his legacy."

Watson said the lawmakers send their condolences to Jackson's family, friends and his fans worldwide.

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois said the singer changed the world and he wants to "thank God for letting all of us live in his generation and in his era."

The 50-year-old musical superstar died Thursday after being stricken at his rented home in Los Angeles.



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Resolute

Jun 26, 2009

Give me a break! If this bloated, arrogant politicians are going to give anything or anyone a moment of silence from their hot and asinine buffoonery, then let them do it for the poor future taxpayers who will be faced with paying for all of their short-sighted and selfish excesses and burdens that they are now attempting to impose upon the American people and their faltering economy.

 

John King

Jul 8, 2009

I don't question his genius or talent. But this is not a job of government. It's ironic that it's black members of Congress who are leading the chase for this but Michael Jackson was a man who had his skin chemically lightened. He was born black, died white. That's a man who lived life HIS way

 


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