CAPITOL HILL (AP) -- There's been heated debate on the House floor regarding a GOP effort to force a vote on Congressman John Murtha's call for an immediate withdrawal from Iraq. Democrats charge the effort is a cheap political stunt and a personal attack. Instead of offering Murtha's resolution, Republicans plan to reject a similarly worded resolution offered by one of their own to show support for US troops. Democrats say that's a "counterfeit" resolution, charging it guts Murtha's thoughtful approach to the situation. The fiery, emotional debate climaxed when Ohio Congresswoman Jean Schmidt, who is the lowest in seniority,...
