WASHINGTON – (AP) House Democratic leaders briefed party members Tuesday on new legislation that would fund the Iraq war through July, then give Congress the option of cutting off money after that if conditions do not improve. If members agree to back the plan as expected, a vote on the new war spending bill could come as early as this week. The proposal, pitched last week by Rep. David Obey, D-Wis., was first disclosed Thursday by The Associated Press. Republicans immediately dismissed the Democratic proposal as unfairly rationing funds needed in combat and said their members would not support it. Democrats “should not treat our men and women in uniform like they are children who are getting a monthly allowance,” said Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, his party’s leader. Added Rep. Adam Putnam, R-Fla., after a GOP caucus meeting Tuesday: “It’s an irresponsible approach. You do not fund wars 60 days at a time.”