Rep. Patrick Murphy

Democrat  •  8th District, Pennsylvania  •  2nd Term  •  Sworn In 2007
Current Term 2009 - 2010 View All
  • Votes with party 96%
  • Abstains: 1%

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11/19/09
Just Read It: Because Being An Idiot Isn't Enough

Ignoring several prior Hardball guests, Matthews let Stupak falsely call his amendment consistent with "current law" - Chris Matthews allowed Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI) to repeatedly falsely claim that his amendment to the House health care reform

11/19/09
Just Read It: Gaddafi Hires Italian Women So He Can Convert Them ...

Ignoring several prior Hardball guests, Matthews let Stupak falsely call his amendment consistent with "current law" - Chris Matthews allowed Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI) to repeatedly falsely claim that his amendment to the House health care reform

11/19/09
Mcall.com: Capitol Ideas with John L. Micek Blog

Freshman state Rep. Steve Santarsiero, D-Bucks, has also come up with some reform-minded legislation. He's flogging a bill that would withhold lawmakers' pay if they fail to pass a budget by June 30. ... Patrick Murphy, D-8th, is in line for some

11/18/09
OMB - Blog Post - Reducing Improper Payments

We look forward to continuing to work Congress, including Senators Carper and McCaskill and Congressman Patrick Murphy, on this important issue. Here's what the Executive Order will do: Boost transparency. In line with the President's ...

11/18/09
Mcall.com: Pennsylvania Ave. Blog

Bucks County Congressman Patrick Murphy, D-8th District, will be presented with the sixth annual John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award on Monday in Cambridge Mass., by the former president's daughter Caroline Kennedy. ...

11/17/09
The Conservative Reform Network Blog » Blog Archive » PMA/Murtha ...

Two postings from critics of 8th District US Representative Patrick Murphy Earmarks connected to Democratic Leftist John Murtha and is sleazy PMA network of lobbyists and Earmark Beneficiaries. ...

11/17/09
For those of you scoring at home

Rep. Collin Peterson of MN voted for cap-and-trade but did vote against the stimulus and the health care bills. These are the ones Heritage identifies who supported Obama on all three bills: Leonard Boswell of Iowa, Jim Cooper of Tennessee, Gabrielle Giff

Source: True North
11/16/09
Boycotting the DNC and OFA

People like Rep. Chellie Pingree Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Patrick Murphy who have been incredibly strong leaders and advocates for equality issues. Groups like the Victory Fund can also help us identify these politician. ...

11/15/09
Article from Billings Gazette on Duty of Care bill

One lawmaker pushing the bill, Rep. Keith Gingery, R-Jackson, suggests that oil and gas operators are held harmless for their own liability in part because of their political influence in the state. It was an activist state Supreme ...

11/14/09
Another week, another 17 health care events

We did a thank you event for Representative Patrick Murphy on Tuesday November 10. And we did nine other events on Thursday November 12, thank you events for Representatives Carney, Doyle, Kanjorkski and Schwartz who voted for the ...

11/14/09
The Conservative Reform Network Blog » Blog Archive » PMA-Kuchera ...

“The owners of a major defense contractor who donated money to Congressman Patrick Murphy have been blocked from doing business with the Navy amid allegations of fraud. Kuchera Defense Systems Inc., a family-run business from western ... Details of the

11/14/09
Members Walk in Veterans' Boots - Roll Call

Jon Soltz, co-founder and chairman of VoteVets.org, pointed to second-term Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-Pa.) as the model veteran-candidate. Though Murphy, an Iraq veteran who serves on the Armed Services Committee, had no political ...

11/14/09
Another week, another 17 Health Care Events

We did a thank you event for Representative Patrick Murphy on Tuesday November 10. And we did nine other events on Thursday November 12, thank you events for Representatives Carney, Doyle, Kanjorkski and Schwartz who voted for the ...

11/13/09
SGN - Seattle Gay News - Page 3 - DADT repeal and ENDA in 2010 ...

A stand-alone DADT repeal bill has been introduced in the House by Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-Pa.). There is not yet a companion bill on the Senate side, although Sen. Joe Lieberman is reportedly discussing the issue with the Obama ...

11/13/09
Daily Links 11/13/09: Comcast & GE agree on Board structure

Aria Systems Customers Drive White-hot Subscription Revenue Growth During Economic Downturn (Business Wire) Environmental Tectonics Corporation, Rep. Patrick Murphy Announce $40 Million Contract to Create Hundreds of Pennsylvania Jobs ...

11/13/09
Blue Dogs Feast On Healthcare Money, Support HR 3962 By Billy Wharton

Patrick Murphy is a military man. He parlayed his status as a Gulf War veteran into a seat in the House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 8th District. He then naturally gravitated to the Armed Services Committee of the House which ... Healthcare

11/12/09
The Washington Monthly

I also sent one to Alcee Hastings, the ranking member and Patrick Murphy, who is on the same committee. I also contacted my Senators and Rep. and I called Diane Feinstein's office. In the letters I demanded a criminal investigation of ...

11/12/09
GayPolitics.com » SLDN backs strategy to repeal military ban

“We applaud Rep. Barney Frank's commitment, as well as Rep. Patrick Murphy's leadership, in pushing to take up DADT repeal next year. SLDN has urged the White House to include DADT repeal in the defense authorization budget for FY 2011. ...

11/12/09
Rep. Murphy Lauds House Passage of H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act

10 November 2009 -- (Bristol, PA) – Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-8th District) joined Bucks County seniors, nurses, and small business owners to laud House passage of H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. Nurses

11/12/09
Gay Family Values: D.ont A.sk D.emocrats T.hey (are too scared)

Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-Pa.) is the sponsor of the standalone version of legislation in the House that would repeal “Don't Ask, Don't Tell.” No such legislation exists in the Senate, although Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn. ...

11/12/09
Organizing for America- Pennsylvania on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Bucks County residents thank Congressman Patrick Murphy for supporting health insurance reform.

11/11/09
This Fucking War: DADT Likely To Be Part of Defense Bill

The standalone repeal bill in the House is being carried by Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA) and it has 183 cosponsors. A Democratic aide said the bill has another dozen or so members who have made verbal commitments to vote for the bill, ...

11/11/09
PhillyBurbs.com: 2009 Veterans Day Events

A wreath-laying ceremony will follow remarks honoring veterans 4 to 5 p.m. today at Washington Crossing Historic Park Visitor Center, 1112 River Road, presented by the office of Congressman Patrick Murphy. ...

11/11/09
Rep. Patrick Murphy Announces $500000 in Funding to Ease Burden on ...

Funds will Improve Infrastructure, Offer Relief for Residents Facing Personal Investments in Sewer System.

11/11/09
Cedric's Big Mix: Not so Frank Barney

REMEMBER WHAT U.S. HOUSE REP. PATRICK MURPHY WAS SAYING ON JULY 15TH? Sure. Well first it was an act of Congress that put this all into place, the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. And it will take an act of Congress to repeal it. ...

11/11/09
Pam's House Blend:: Frank: DADT repeal to be rolled into 2011 ...

Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-Pa.) is the sponsor of the standalone version of legislation in the House that would repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." No such legislation exists in the Senate, although Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.

11/11/09
Rep. Frank (D-MA): DADT repeal may come in 2011 defense bill

Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-Pa.) is the sponsor of the standalone version of legislation in the House that would repeal “Don't Ask, Don't Tell.” No such legislation exists in the Senate, although Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn. ...

11/11/09
Joe. My. God.: Barney Frank: DADT Repeal To Be Part Of FY 2011 DOD ...

Frank said lawmakers would seek to amend the defense measure to include a provision repealing “Don't Ask, Don't Tell.” Such a move would mimic the way Congress recently enacted the hate crimes measure. Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-Pa. ...

11/11/09
If There's a Plan to Repeal DADT Next Year, HRC Doesn't Know About ...

Given that we are not D.C. insiders, we weren't aware of any plans to do this — especially since Frank's own colleague, Rep. Patrick Murphy, is working on a standalone DADT repeal. And in the Senate, while nobody has officially taken up ...

Source: Queerty
11/11/09
Leaders fix on strategy for 'Don't ask, don't tell' repeal ...

back the strategy of using the defense bill to change policy on gays in the military, an aide to Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) told The Hill on Wednesday. Frank, the openly gay chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, is a close ally of ... and P

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