John Murtha - US Politics

U.S. House of Representatives member John Murtha passed away at the age of 77 on the afternoon of February 8 , 2010 . John Murtha was named in the 1980 Abscam scandal, which investigated a number of politicians who were approached by ...

It took our breath away today (February 8, 2010) to learn of the passing of longtime Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. John Murtha (1932-2010) who passed away after a brief battle with complications from gallbladder surgery at the age of 77.The title of a ...

Pa. Democrat Critz takes over the late Rep. John Murtha's Pa. seatDemocrats are welcoming Mark Critz to their ranks after he dashed Republican hopes of capturing a Pennsylvania House seat seen as a possible bellwether for the midterms.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., ...

Navy says it will name next amphibious ship after late Pa. Rep. John Murtha, a former MarineThe Navy is naming its next amphibious ship after the late western Pennsylvania congressman John Murtha.Navy Secretary Ray Mabus made the announcement Friday at the Johnstown-Cambria ...

Pa. Democrat Rep. John Murtha remembered as Bush foe on Iraq war, advocate for military Rep. John Murtha, who said the Bush administration's handling of the war in Iraq was based on "Murtha, a former Marine who became the de facto voice ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The powerful head of the House of Representatives subcommittee that controls the purse strings of the Pentagon, said on Wednesday he was troubled by ebbing support for defense from fellow lawmakers.Representative John Murtha, chairman of the defense subcommittee of ...

Obama wins crucial state of Pennsylvania and its 21 electoral votes; Rep. Murtha re-electedBarack Obama claimed Pennsylvania and its 21 electoral votes despite an all-out push by John McCain to wrest away a state Republicans haven't won since 1988. The interviews were ...

Democrats Push for More Help for Economy, Favor Considering a Second Aid PlanDemocratic lawmakers said Sunday that Congress should pass a second economic aid plan that would focus on helping homeowners avoid foreclosure and increasing spending on bridges, roads and transit systems. ...

AP IMPACT: Attacks on Lawmakers' Pet Projects Don't Quench the Thirst for ThemNew ethics rules designed to cleanse spending bills of questionable pet projects have done little to quench lawmakers' thirst for them. Demand is up and the battle for them is ...

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John Murtha Dead

John Murtha (1932-2010)

Democrat Critz sworn in after Pa. win

Navy to name next ship after late Rep. John Murtha

Pa. Dem Murtha remembered as military advocate

U.S. lawmaker troubled by sag in support for defense

Obama wins Pa., a state thought crucial for McCain

Obama wins Pa., state thought crucial for McCain

Democrats: More economic help needed

AP IMPACT: Chase for pork still strong

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