Our thunderstorm has passed and I can get back on the computer to ask if anyone knows more about the Democrats trying to block an Iraqi high ranking official (I don't think it was the PM) from speaking to Congress on Wednesday.
The reason for trying to block him: Because he has condemned Israel.
Much as I support Israel, I'd find it very difficult to believe that Congress hasn't had other guests speak to them directly who didn't support Israel.
It is the Prime Minister, Malaki. He's coming to visit the WH and Congress.
Peach it IS al-Maliki that they are trying to ban from speaking in front of a joint session of Congress.