This is a huge win for Pelosi:
WASHINGTON - The House of Representatives on Friday passed legislation that would set Sept. 1, 2008, as the deadline for pulling all U.S. combat troops out of Iraq.
Before the vote, Democratic aides expressed growing confidence of success. Four of the bill’s most consistent critics earlier said they had told the Democratic speaker of the House, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, they wouldn't block passage of the bill.
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"While I cannot betray my conscience, I cannot stand in the way of passing a measure that puts a concrete end date on this unnecessary war," said one of the four, Rep. Barbara Lee.
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