Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. John Murtha [D, PA-12]

Arthritis Foundation honoring Wojnaroski

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

...legislation throughout his 12 years in the state legislature. Theme for the gala is Fishing for a Cure. U.S. Rep. John Murtha, D-Johnstown, is serving as the event’s honorary chairman. The black-tie optional gala will feature a dinner, guest speakers

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A sorry bailout feeding frenzy

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

...themselves. How arrogant and cynical was this? The New York Times quoted the biggest winner in the bailout sweepstakes, Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., as saying the $111 million he got for things in his district was but a fraction of "what the administrati

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Trying to Lose The War We're In

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

...who will most bear the brunt of the Long War--congressional Democrats revealed how deeply they remain a state of denial. Rep. John Murtha, the chairman of the House appropriations defense subcommittee, announced his opposition to the Bush administration

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STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATORS REPRESENTING THE AREA

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

...20515 Maryland—Roscoe Bartlett (R) West Virginia—Alan B. Mollohan (D) Shelley Moore Capito (R) Pennsylvania—Bill Shuster (R) John Murtha (D) Maryland Governor's Office Gov. Martin O’Malley The State House, Annapolis, MD 21401 1-410-974-3901 M

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Murtha to speak at Obama rally

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

...PLEASANT — U.S. Rep. John Murtha, D-Johnstown, Medal of Honor recipient and former Nebraska Sen. Bob Kerrey and state Auditor General Jack Wagner will speak at a Campaign for Change and Veterans for Obama Rally on Saturday in this Westmoreland County

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Murtha: 'Failure to act will hurt every American'

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

...John Murtha said the failure of Congress to "restore confidence in the market" with a $700 billion Wall Street bailout bill could plunge the nation into a depression. Murtha, D-Johnstown, told constituents Tuesday that "failure to act will hurt every Am

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Murtha expects bailout legislation to pass this week

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

...institutions and help to stabilize the economy. The House of Representatives voted against the act on Monday, 228-205. U.S. Rep. John Murtha, D-Johnstown, was one of the members of congress who voted in favor of the legislation. Murtha on Tuesday said p

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Local House members divided on bailout

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

...for Wall Street financial institutions, though both voiced serious concerns about the effect of the credit crisis. Rep. John Murtha, D-Johnstown, who voted for the bailout, said the financial crisis is having an impact on all Americans. “After consult

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Alliance For Childhood Cancer Honors Representative Deborah Pryce For Leadership On Childhood Cancer Issues

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

...old when she died of cancer in 1999. This past January, Rep. Pryce introduced the Compassionate Care for Children Act with Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) to improve the quality of palliative and end-of-life care for children and assure that their families have

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Two Local Reps Vote For Bailout, One Votes Against

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

...representatives voted for the failed government bailout plan, while another local representative voted against it. Rep. John Murtha, who represents the 12th district, and 5th district Rep. John Peterson voted in support of the plan. Congressman Bill Shu

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Murtha: War funds in exchange for withdrawal

2008-09-28T00:00:00Z

...give President Bush the war funding he wants this year, but on the condition that troops leave Iraq by the end of the year. Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., chairman of the House defense appropriations subcommittee, said he’ll propose that the House vote this

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Congress weighs DDG 1000s vs. other ships

2008-09-28T00:00:00Z

...money to buy the third DDG 1000 in the 2009 budget, but support for the seven-ship DDG 1000 program already is waning. Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., chairman of the powerful House Appropriations defense subcommittee, announced Feb. 27 he is considering delay

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U.S. Marine sues Rep. Murtha for slander

2008-09-27T00:00:00Z

... PITTSBURGH, Sept. 26 (UPI) -- A U.S. Marine has filed a lawsuit against Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., claiming Murtha slandered him in his comments about the Haditha incident in Iraq. © 2008 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Rese

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Defense Industry Gets Boon

2008-09-27T00:00:00Z

During a speech on Wednesday, Pennsylvania Rep. John Murtha, the Democratic chairman of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, said the bill ...

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U.S. Marine sues Rep. Murtha for slander

2008-09-27T00:00:00Z

...U.S. Marine has filed a lawsuit against Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., claiming Murtha slandered him in his comments about the Haditha incident in Iraq. Justin Sharratt of Canonsburg, who lives in Murtha's district, was one of seven Marines who have been clea

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USAF might get cash for more Raptors

2008-09-26T00:00:00Z

House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman John Murtha, D-Pa., said Tuesday that he and Senate appropriators had agreed to partial funding of the ...

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Fay-Penn discusses construction of new career center

2008-09-26T00:00:00Z

John Murtha, D-Johnstown, and Bill Shuster, R-Hollidaysburg. "We are also looking for $10 million in the state capital budget to help fund this project,'' ...

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Our water supply at risk

2008-09-26T00:00:00Z

John Hugya of Congressman John Murtha's office. An attorney has also volunteered services to handle affairs as necessary. People ask how the US Corps of ...

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Local candidates set to square off in debate series

2008-09-26T00:00:00Z

Oct. 16, 7 pm, Richland High School, 12th Congressional District; Democratic incumbent John Murtha and Republican William Russell.

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2 South Buffalo firms poised to get millions for defense projects

2008-09-26T00:00:00Z

Rep. John Murtha, chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, announced that the House of Representatives voted to pass the annual Defense ...

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