Rep. James Moran

Democrat  •  8th District, Virginia  •  10th Term  •  Sworn In 1991
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11/02/09
On the House Ethics Committee Leak — Sunlight Foundation Blog

John Murtha, Pete Visclosky and Jim Moran. Now we know that the committee is investigating those three lawmakers plus Reps. Bill Young, Marcy Kaptur, Norm Dicks and Todd Tiahrt. Aside from the probe of Rep. ...

11/02/09
FamilyFoundationBlog.com » Blog Archive » You Taliban You

In the category of original thought, here's Virginia's very own Congressman Jim Moran: “I mean, if the Republicans were running in Afghanistan, they'd be running on the Taliban ticket as far as I can see.” The desperation grows. ...

11/02/09
Tertium Quids: What's an election without a Taliban reference?

Virginia's greatest embarrassment, Rep. Jim Moran, uttered the following: At a get-out-the-vote rally in Fairfax County, Moran said: "I mean, if the Republicans were running in Afghanistan, they'd be running on the Taliban ticket as far ...

11/02/09
Jim Moran Calls GOP the "Taliban Ticket" | Political Opinions ...

Always good copy, U.S. Rep. James P. Moran Jr. (D-Va.) likened the Republican ticket in Virginia this year to Afghanistan's radical Taliban movement in comments broadcast Sunday by WAMU radio. At a get-out-the-vote rally in Fairfax ...

11/02/09
Jim Moran: The GOP would be running on the Taliban ticket in ...

At a get-out-the-vote rally in Fairfax County, Moran said: “I mean, if the Republicans were running in Afghanistan, they'd be running on the Taliban ticket as far as I can see.” Moran was talking about Republicans Robert F. ...

10/31/09
Libertarian Republican: Rep. David Nunes: A Modern-day Mr. Smith ...

The list of those receiving scrutiny, include some familiar Democrat power icons in the House: John Murtha (PA), Pete Visclosky (OH), Nancy Kaptur (OH), Norm Dicks (WA), and Jim Moran (VA). Ironically, HEC Chair Zoe Lofgren was forced ...

10/31/09
NoVa Tea Party Patriots: HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Rep. Frank Wolf (R) (202) 225-5136. Rep. Jerry Connolly (D) (202) 225-1492. District Offices—Northern VA Congressional Members Senate: Mark Warner 5309 Commonwealth Centre Parkway Suite 401. Midlothian, VA 23112. Jim Webb ... House: Jim Moran 333 N. Fai

10/31/09
KICKIN' AND SCREAMIN'……….. » Blog Archive » WELL, GOLLY-GEE ...

The names of defense subcommittee chairman John Murtha, D-Pa., and Democratic members Jim Moran of Virginia and Peter Visclosky of Indiana had previously surfaced in connection with the inquiry. The document adds the names of Norm Dicks ...

10/31/09
MSM Monitor: Slow Saturday Special: MIC Captures Marcy Kaptur

The names of defense subcommittee chairman John Murtha, D-Pa., and Democratic members Jim Moran of Virginia and Peter Visclosky of Indiana had previously surfaced in connection with the inquiry. ... Subpoenas were authorized to the Justice Department and

Source: MSM Monitor
10/31/09
Dad29: The Slime in Congress

John Murtha, D-Pa., and Democratic members Jim Moran of Virginia and Peter Visclosky of Indiana had previously surfaced in connection with the inquiry. The document adds the names of Norm Dicks, D-Wash.; Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio; ...

Source: Dad29
10/31/09
WAMU 88.5 FM American University Radio - News Features for Sunday ...

Virginia Congressman Compares Republicans To Taliban. November 01, 2009 - Critics say Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.)is known for being outspoken and for occasionally making remarks that land him in hot water. At a campaign event yesterday in ...

10/30/09
Ethics list heavy on defense spenders

...of the five most senior defense appropriators from the majority Democratic side — Reps. John Murtha, Norm Dicks, Peter Visclosky, Jim Moran and Marcy Kaptur — as well as the ranking Republican on the committee, Bill Young of Florida, and Rep. Todd T

Source: The Politico
10/30/09
Dozens of House members under scrutiny, from early review to full ...

House Judiciary Committee member Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., pauses as she questions witnesses during a hearing on legal issues relating to football head injuries, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) (AP)

Source: Politics/AP
10/30/09
Wait, politicians are corrupt? Tell me something I don't know ...

The House ethics committee said Thursday that it was opening two new investigations — one into the foreclosure scandal of Rep. Laura Richardson (D-Calif.) and one involving financial questions about Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif. ... Jim Moran (D-Va.), No

Source: HotMES
10/30/09
Huddle 24/7 - POLITICO.com

John Murtha doesn't mince words in an interview with The Hill's Roxana Tiron regarding a surge in Afghanistan: “Rep. John Murtha on Thursday said he is open to raising taxes if President Barack Obama decides to send more troops to Afghanistan ..

10/30/09
Dozens of House members scrutinized, report shows « 1Autolatry

The names of defense subcommittee chairman John Murtha, D-Pa., and Democratic members Jim Moran of Virginia and Peter Visclosky of Indiana had previously surfaced in connection with the inquiry. ... Subpoenas were authorized to the Justice Department and

Source: 1Autolatry
10/30/09
MASON CONSERVATIVE: The Washington Post Is Unravelling Before Our Eyes

Jim Moran Calls GOP the "Taliban Ticket "Always good copy, U.S. Rep. James P. Moran Jr. (D-Va.) likened the Republican ticket in Virginia this year to Afghanistan's radical Taliban movement in comments broadcast Sunday by WAMU radio. ...

10/30/09
From early review to full investigation: names of House members ...

John Murtha, D-Pa., Jim Moran, D-Va., Peter Visclosky, D-Ind., Norm Dicks, D-Wash.; Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, C.W. Bill Young, R-Fla., Todd Tiahrt, R-Kan., receiving contributions from recipients of their government funding earmarks ... Rep. Jane Harman, D-Ca

10/30/09
Jim Moran In Ethics Probe (4 replies)

John Murtha, Norm Dicks, Peter Visclosky, Jim Moran and Marcy Kaptur — as well as the ranking Republican on the committee, Bill Young of Florida, and Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.), who is in the midst of a tough primary battle for the ...

10/30/09
All Three Morning Shows Skip Report of Ethics Investigation Into ...

John Murtha (D-PA), Rep. Pete Visclosky (D-IN) and Rep. Jim Moran (D-VA): Three top Democrats are linked to the scandal surrounding the PMA Group, a lobbying group that closed its doors earlier this year after being raided by the FBI in ...

10/30/09
Lawmakers targeted in ethics probe : News : KGBT 4

The House ethics committee said Thursday that it was opening two new investigations -- one into the foreclosure scandal of Rep. Laura Richardson (D-Calif.) and one involving financial questions about Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif. ... Jim Moran-(D-Va.), Nor

10/30/09
WORLDmag.com | Community | Blog Archive | Healthcare update

“Language in the bill still does not do enough to prevent federal funding from going to abortion services,” worries Rep. Bart Stupak, D-Mich. Stupak and as many as 40 other House Democrats fear that the creation of new federal insurance .... George Mi

10/30/09
News Headlines - House members under ethics scrutiny : Townhall.com

Ethics case dismissed. John Murtha, D-Pa., Jim Moran, D-Va., Peter Visclosky, D-Ind., Norm Dicks, D-Wash.; Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, C.W. Bill Young, R-Fla., Todd Tiahrt, R-Kan., receiving contributions from recipients of their government funding earmarks and

10/30/09
KAYE KORY LIES IN MAILER

DEVELOPING STORY…RED NOVA EXCLUSIVE! In a mailer paid for by the Democratic Party of Virginia and Authorized by Kaye Kory, Kaye says that “Danny Smith told the Northern Virginia Tea Party that he would cut Education funding. ...

Source: Red NoVa
10/30/09
Creigh Deeds for Governor | Creating Opportunity in Every Corner ...

Creigh, along with U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Jim Webb, Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor Jody Wagner, Democratic candidate for Attorney General Steve Shannon and Congressman Jim Moran (D-8th District) will join supporters ...

10/30/09
Tiahrt: Not an Ethics Target

...whose names surfaced in the document. Several of the other lawmakers, including Committee Chairman John Murtha (D-Pa.), Jim Moran (D-Va.), and Pete Visclosky (D-Ind.) have strong ties to a defunct lobbying firm, the PMA Group, that is at the center of a

Source: The Politico
10/30/09
Washington Post Accesses Online Files On Congressional Ethics ...

Norm Dicks, Marcy Kaptur, John Murtha, Jim Moran, Peter Visclosky, Todd Tiahrt, and Bill Young. Login or register to reply. Wait Suzie....me confused. Fri, 10/30/2009 - 18:32 — Dhalgren. Please tell me they're not only investigating ...

10/30/09
Flake to Pelosi: Strip PMA earmarks

...Murtha (D-Pa.). His colleagues at PMA included aides with strong ties to Defense Subcommittee members Peter Visclosky (D-Ind.), Jim Moran (D-Va.), and Norm Dicks (D-Wash.). The FBI raided Magliocchetti’s office and home, precipitating the disbanding

Source: The Politico
10/30/09
Dozens of House members under scrutiny, from early review to full ...

The names of defense subcommittee chairman John Murtha, D-Pa., and Democratic members Jim Moran of Virginia and Peter Visclosky of Indiana had previously surfaced in connection with the inquiry. .... gets outWASHINGTON — A confidential weekly report of

10/30/09
Leaked Document Shows Murtha, Rangel and Dozens of Others Are ...

The names of defense subcommittee chairman John Murtha, D-Pa., and Democratic members Jim Moran of Virginia and Peter Visclosky of Indiana had previously surfaced in connection with the inquiry. ... The document said this occurred in the case of Rep. Alan

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