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Pelosi pulls plug on vote to honour Jackson
Posted in Michael Jackson, Music on the July 13, 2009
US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has shelved a vote on a resolution to honour the late king of pop, Michael Jackson.
Pelosi, a San Francisco Democrat, said she did not think it was necessary to schedule a vote on a resolution honouring the pop megastar.
Senior legislators had feared a resolution would set off an ugly debate that could damage the image of Congress and hurt the grieving Jackson family.
Representative John Yarmuth, a Kentucky Democrat, stormed from the house floor during a moment of silence for Jackson two weeks ago, later telling radio talk show host John Ziegler he was "almost nauseated" by it. Representative Peter T. King, a New York Republican, had branded Jackson a "low life" and a "pervert".
Pelosi said: "What I have said to my colleagues over the years … is that there is opportunity on the floor of the house to express their sympathy or their praise any time that they wish," she said. "A resolution, I think, would open up to contrary views that are not necessary at this time."
Texas Democrat Sheila Jackson Lee, who attended the Staples Centre event, had sponsored the resolution. Had it gone ahead, it would have lauded Jackson as a "global humanitarian and a noted leader in the fight against worldwide hunger and medical crises". It would also have paid tribute to him as an "accomplished contributor to the worlds of arts and entertainment".
Michael Jackson’s long-term friend has spoken out about the star
Posted in Michael Jackson on the July 13, 2009
Michael Jackson’s long-term friend has spoken out about the star and his “normal” kids.
The 50-year-old King of Pop passed away in LA on June 25 and a memorial service was recently held for the star at the Staples Center. Jacko’s three children attended the event and his daughter Paris, 11, made a speech.
Michael’s friend Mike Seropian worked with Michael’s personal transportation company and said the star was an excellent father.
He said: “He was a very good father… whatever he was, he was for his kids. He wanted to be the father his father never was for him.”
He added: “He used to hold their hands and walk them everywhere. He would give them extra care and make sure they were all right. If the kids weren’t feeling well, Michael would be uncomfortable all day and night.”
Michael tried to keep the children out of the spotlight that came with his massive fame and Seropian said: “[His] kids were normal. They were very proper. Spoke proper English and were very well spoken. They were very disciplined and weren’t spoiled.”
Seropian also revealed he was very close to his children’s nanny Grace but he wouldn’t confirm if they had a relationship.
He said: “[They] were very close… sometimes, he would tell Grace that he’s going take her to Europe and take her around [with him]. He was very close with her, but I don’t know if they were intimate or not.”
Source: Splash News