Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Patrick Murphy [D, PA-8]

Democrats Stress Familiar Themes In Hitting McCain on National Security

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

A mixture of retired flag officers, congressmen with defense backgrounds and military family members filled billets Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention, under the banner “Securing America’s Future.” The speeches had three themes: assuring

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Iraq veterans endorse Obama

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

DENVER (AP) Iraq war veterans brought their military credibility to the podium on Wednesday and endorsed Sen. Barack Obama as the best candidate to lead the military and help veterans. Obama...

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Campus political groups gear up for election season

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

The incoming freshmen from the class of 2012 are not just moving into their dorms today, they are also moving into a battleground state in the height of the general election season. The Penn Democrats and College Republicans are planning enthusiastic

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Obama gives, receives props at DNC

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

Barack Obama, the freshman senator from Illinois, won his party's nomination by acclamation Thursday at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. The day's theme, Securing America's Future, threaded through the speeches of politicians and war

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Rep. Murphy says Obama would lead troops better

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

DENVER | - Rep. Patrick Murphy grabbed a brief moment in the Democratic convention spotlight Wednesday night, taking a poke at President Bush and arguing that Sen. Barack Obama ''understands the needs of our nation and our military.'' Standing at the

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Iraq veterans endorse Obama

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

DENVER (AP) - Iraq war veterans brought their military credibility to the podium on Wednesday and endorsed Sen. Barack Obama as the best candidate to lead the military and help veterans. Obama is challenged by GOP Sen. John McCain, a former Navy pilot

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Clinton releases delegates to Obama

2008-08-27T00:00:00Z

DENVER -- Democratic National Convention delegates have started a roll call of states, a procedural necessity in a history-making process that will end in Barack Obama's coronation as the party's presidential choice. As the states were called by the

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Iraq veterans make some noise at convention

2008-08-27T00:00:00Z

Iraq war veterans are playing an active role at the Democratic convention, where they've marched, staged mock foot patrols on downtown sidewalks and met with a former first lady to discuss veterans' health care. Their activism is reminiscent of Vietnam

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3 generations of public service for 1 local family

2008-08-24T00:00:00Z

4, 2005, Patrick Murphy turned 21 years old in Iraq as a Marine who went on to serve a second term two years later. Now 23, his parents, Doug and Donna ...

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Cash balance debates should endâ€“for good

2008-08-24T00:00:00Z

Of course, in a system with thousands of federal judges, occasionally a judge will hand down a decision that is dead wrong, as Judge G. Patrick Murphy did ...

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Obama has big agenda for Democratic convention

2008-08-23T00:00:00Z

The roster of speakers includes Rep. Patrick Murphy of Bucks County, the first Iraq war veteran to be elected to the House; Gov. Rendell, one of Clinton's ...

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Day-by-day convention themes

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

Others: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi; former President Carter; Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill; Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar; Maya Soetoro-Ng, Barack Obama's half-sister; Craig Robinson, Michelle Obama's older brother; Jerry Kellman, Barack Obama mentor

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Letter: Rooney explains donation to Democratic friend

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

The charge that I gave money to Congressman Patrick Murphy of Pennsylvania is true. The crime, Patrick is a Democrat. Since taking office, Patrick has ...

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OSTROWSKY - MURPHY

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

Phyllis B. Ostrowsky, of Longmeadow, announces the engagement of her daughter, Karen Elizabeth Ostrowsky, of Springfield, to Brian Patrick Murphy, ...

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Candidates getting involved in oil crisis

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

The rising cost of home heating oil has quickly become an issue in Bucks County politics. Last week, state Rep. Chris King, D-142, announced plans to introduce legislation that would have the state regulate the home heating oil industry, a plan his

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Posted By CORINA MILIC, THE SAULT STAR

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

Leroux is on the road with his "original" family: son Jean-Michel and the 20-year-old's stepfather, Patrick Murphy, who was diagnosed with malignant ...

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Fitness test ordered in murder trial

2008-08-20T00:00:00Z

When questioned by Galley, he said he had discussed the fitness issue with public defender Patrick Murphy and that he understood the proceedings being ...

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Judge limits evidence in sex harassment case

2008-08-18T00:00:00Z

The ruling Monday by US District Judge Patrick Murphy was a mixed bag for both the county and the plaintiff, secretary Robin Beem. ...

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Republicans Continue Energy Discussion

2008-08-18T00:00:00Z

Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-8th, of Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, also opposed adjourning before the energy bill was given a full airing. ...

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Murphy to speak at Democratic convention

2008-08-16T00:00:00Z

By BRIAN SCHEID Bucks County Congressman Patrick Murphy, D-8, is expected to have a high-profile role in this month's Democratic National Convention in ...

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