Rep. Patrick Murphy

Democrat  •  8th District, Pennsylvania  •  2nd Term  •  Sworn In 2007
Current Term 2009 - 2010 View All
  • Votes with party 96%
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03/28/07
Patrick Murphy Votes to Aid Wounded Veterans

The system needs to be fixed immediately," said Congressman Patrick Murphy. "Our troops are doing an almost impossible task at every corner of the globe and ...

Source: OpEdNews, PA
03/26/07
The Report Card

To reach his decision, Shuler he said he had spoken with fellow representatives including freshman Pennsylvania Rep. Patrick Murphy, an Iraq war veteran who ...

Source: Asheville Citizen-Times, NC
03/24/07
House barely passes Iraq war resolution

Patrick Murphy, D-Pa., a freshman legislator and former 82nd Airborne Division officer who served in Iraq, spoke of the 19 fellow paratroopers in his unit ...

Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, IN
03/24/07
House votes for Iraq war funding, timetable for withdrawal

Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Pa., who led combat troops in Iraq as a captain in the 82nd Airborne, told the House his unit had 19 soldiers killed. ...

Source: Annapolis Capital, MD
03/24/07
Bush Blasts House on Iraq Timetable

One of them, Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Pa., a combat veteran, said he was relieved that, “We no longer have to watch our brave men and women go to referee a ...

Source: Canton Repository (subscription), OH
03/24/07
Spending bill has Iraq withdrawal date

said Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-PA. "We're going to make a difference with this bill, we're going to start sending those troops home. ...

Source: Asheville Citizen-Times
03/24/07
Divided House approves 2008 exit from Iraq

Democrats chose Pennsylvania freshman Patrick Murphy, an Iraq war veteran, to help conclude their side of the debate. He accused war supporters of failing ...

Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (subscription), WI
03/23/07
House approves war funding, timetable for withdrawal

Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Pa., led combat troops in Iraq as a captain in the 82nd Airborne Division. His unit had 19 soldiers killed. ...

Source: Kansas City Star, MO
03/23/07
House approves war funding, timetable for withdrawal

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi beams as she listens to Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-Penn), a veteran of the Iraq war, during a news conference at the US Capitol after ...

Source: Belleville News-Democrat
03/23/07
Shuler will vote for US troop withdrawal bill

To reach his decision, he said he had spoken with colleagues like freshman Pennsylvania Rep. Patrick Murphy, an Iraq war veteran who ran and won as an ...

Source: Fort Wayne News Sentinel
03/21/07
Critics blast 'pork' in war bill

Congressman Patrick Murphy plans to vote for a war funding bill that includes an order to remove US troops from Iraq by next fall. Opponents claim the bill ...

Source: phillyBurbs.com, PA
03/19/07
War's lasting impact

Madonna said the war is the reason that Bucks County Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-8, an Iraq war veteran, was elected in November in a district that hadn't ...

Source: phillyBurbs.com, PA
03/19/07
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Mike Huckabee (R-AR), Sen. John Kerry (D-MA), Sen. Joe Lieberman (ID-CT), Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) and Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA) (release, 3/15)." ...

Source: mediabistro.com, NY
03/16/07
From the editor’s desk

In the coming weeks, Bucks County Congressman Patrick Murphy will meet with our editorial board… I’ll keep you posted.

Source: phillyBurbs.com, PA
03/15/07
Rep. Rahm Emanuel's Colbert caveat to new dems

TheHill.com pointed out Emanuel’s style of worrying and browbeating,“He’s the Al Davis of Congress,” said Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-Pa. ...

Source: Monsters and Critics.com, UK
03/14/07
Irish pride: St. Patrick's Day is about more than drinking green beer

Me and my cousin, Patrick Murphy, decided to start our own group called the Six Pints of Pride. We meet every week at Kelly's Pub. ...

Source: Hub, MI
03/14/07
Sometimes, working against change is good

In a deal brokered by new US Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-8th District, they will get $10000 a year to sort the mail, compared with the $20000 a year they had ...

Source: Allentown Morning Call, PA
03/14/07
New at 1:59 pm Purcell: Needed — more Irish humor

But just as the executioner was about to pull the lever, Murphy yelled:. "Wait! I think I see what's causing the blade to jam." St. Patrick's Day always ...

Source: Salem Statesman Journal, OR
03/14/07
Marine pursues a Purple Heart for injuries in Iraq

Patrick Murphy, who represents Bucks County and parts of Montgomery County and Philadelphia, served during the early months of the Iraqi War and plans to ...

Source: Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, PA
03/13/07
Where do the Irish spend St. Patrick's Day? America, of course

"Now we get to celebrate St. Patrick's Day here," John Murphy said. The O'Connors will take the Murphys on Saturday to the Hibernians Saint Patrick's Day ...

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, MO
03/13/07
Marine pursues a Purple Heart for injuries in Iraq

USUS Rep. Patrick Murphy, who represents Bucks County and parts of Montgomery County and Philadelphia, served during the early months of the Iraqi War and ...

Source: Centre Daily Times, PA
03/13/07
Tip your hat to these fine Irish wines

In Sonoma, look for Murphy-Goode, Limerick Lane and Kenwood (owned by the Lee family). And don't forget about the crisp, cool whites and rich, ...

Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY
03/13/07
Parade, Kenny show to celebrate Ireland

As we approach the good time of spring and much nicer weather, we also think of the great day of the Feast of St. Patrick on Saturday. ...

Source: Republican & Herald, PA
03/13/07
Dropout age not quick fix

But I can tell you the graduation rate has steadily increased since then," said Thomas Murphy, spokesman for the Connecticut Department of Education. ...

Source: Berkshire Eagle, MA
03/13/07
College employee admits stealing $400000

Malcolm J. Murphy, 48, pleaded guilty Monday morning to a mail-fraud charge and told US District Judge Carol E. Jackson that he had used two companies that ...

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
03/13/07
East Bay Briefings

... Murphy Meardon, bodhran player Tom Maguire and tin whistler Phil Edmonds. The event is free. For more information, call 245-7686. Benefit St. Patrick’s ...

Source: Providence Journal, RI
03/13/07
Rockland County Legislature report

... Doug Jobson, R-Stony Point; Patrick Moroney, R-Pearl River; John Murphy, R-Orangeburg; Roman Rodriguez, D-Haverstraw; and Phil Soskin, D-Monsey. ...

Source: Remote Access, NY
03/13/07
Salina Street named "Nancy Duffy Lane"

Newschannel 9's Dan Cummings joined Mayor Matt Driscoll, parade president Janet Higgins and Grand Marshal Neil Murphy for the ceremony at Clinton Square. ...

Source: NewsChannel 9 WSYR, NY
03/13/07
You Can Do It

PATRICK'S DAY TOURNAMENT: Saturday-Sunday, Tinsley Park, Bossier City. Fee: $300 for ages 10-14; $275 ages 8-9. Four game guarantee. ...

Source: Shreveport Times, LA
03/12/07
County Democrats to discuss Iraq withdrawal proposals

Patrick Murphy (D-Pa.), would cap the number of US troops in Iraq at Jan. 10, 2007, levels and set benchmarks for success in Iraq in addition to ...

Source: The Eureka Reporter, CA

Official website: http://patrickmurphy.house.gov/
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1007 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4276
Fax: 202-225-9511

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