John Murtha In The News
August 27, 2008 Allegheny Township delegate liked Clinton speech
Equally as exciting for Lucas was a Tuesday luncheon with U.S. Rep. John Murtha, D-Johnstown, and the other members of the Democratic delegation from the 12th Congressional District. Editor's note: Stephen Lucas, 20, of Allegheny Township, is a
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August 24, 2008 Hospital exec credited with innovation
He says he couldnât have done it without the support of US Rep. John Murtha, community and military leaders and other friends in high places. ...
August 24, 2008 Summerhill Township to receive fire grant
The Summerhill Township Volunteer Fire Co. in Cambria County has received a $198930 grant from the US Department of Homeland Security, US Rep. John Murtha ...
August 23, 2008 Signs of an Iraq Policy
Just this month, Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania, the senior Democrat on the Appropriations defense subcommittee, captured headlines and triggered an ...
August 22, 2008 Expect comedy, drama to rock the convention
STENY HOYER: The Maryland lawmaker was elected House majority leader last year even though Speaker Nancy Pelosi backed Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa. * SEN. ...
August 21, 2008 State and Federal legislators representing the area
U.S. Senate All senators may be reached at 202-224-3121 The mailing address for all senators is U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510 Maryland— Ben Cardin (D) Barbara A. Mikulski (D) West Virginia—Robert C. Byrd (D) John D. Rockefeller
Source: The Cumberland Times-News
August 21, 2008 Our View: Not many primary races, but voters still needed
... representative, two Democrats (L. John Peters and Chris Buckel) will battle in the primary with the winner facing incumbent Republican John Murtha. ...
August 21, 2008 Mission Ongoing
In other words, this isn't the same cut-and-run scenario envisioned for years now by white flag-raisers like Rep. John Murtha and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ...
August 21, 2008 Congressman Murthaâs Racket: Pork and influence peddling or jobs ...
Iâm not arguing about John Murthaâs character, but isnât he ultimately helping his constituents by bringing employment opportunities to an economically ...
August 20, 2008 Attorney general meets with local officials
Kitty Rhoades and John Murtha. âWeâre actually traveling all over the state and meeting with the county leaders one county at a time just to make sure that ...
August 19, 2008 Final preparations
There will be a meeting at noon Friday at the Greater Connellsville Chamber of Commerce office to discuss final preparations for the Timber Day celebration on Aug. 30. = Noon, timber sports competition The public is invited to attend. Volunteers
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August 19, 2008 Lawmaker: Third DDG 1000 far from done deal
Even after the Navy made what looked like another about-face and said it supports a third Zumwalt-class destroyer, the fate of the ship known as DDG 1002 was far from clear Tuesday. After the third Zumwalt-class destroyer apparently disappeared from
Source: Military Times
August 19, 2008 Navy News, opinions, editorials, news from Iraq, photos, reports ...
But a spokesman for Rep. John Murtha, the Pennsylvania Democrat who chairs the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, didnât rule out that Murtha ...
August 18, 2008 Russia to begin withdrawing forces from Georgia
"...the powerful chairman of the House Appropriations Defence Subcommittee, Pennsylvania Democratic Rep John Murtha, quickly seized on the Russia situation ...
August 18, 2008 A fitting honor for fallen soldiers
But let the Heroes Run/Walk be a catalyst for veterans organizations countywide, along with US Rep. John Murtha, state Rep. Bill DeWeese and Commissioner ...
August 18, 2008 Fear, Procurement, Profit: Permanent War and the American Way
For example, the powerful chairman of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. John Murtha, quickly seized on the Russia ...
August 18, 2008 Veterans who speak out
John Kerry or US Rep. John Murtha. As these vets speak out against another who may not have been truthful, nor glorious, Americans see them as traders to ...
August 17, 2008 Murtha goes to bat for export violator
U.S. Rep. John Murtha, the Johnstown Democrat who is known for delivering federal money to defense contractors in his district, is now going to bat for a constituent's company that was convicted last year of illegally exporting components of military
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
August 15, 2008 Attack on Georgia Gives Boost To Big US Weapons Programs
For example, the powerful chairman of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. John Murtha, quickly seized on the Russia ...
August 15, 2008 Richland Community Days kicks off with out a hitch
More than 400 people came to the luncheon, including Rep. John Murtha, Cambria County commissioners PJ Stevens, Bill Harris and Milan Gjurich, ...
August 15, 2008 Penn State Electro-Optics wins 3-year $23 million contract
US Rep. John Murtha, D-Johnstown, made that announcement Friday while touring the county's annual ARMTech Showcase of Industry and Technology at the Belmont ...
August 15, 2008 Students participate in Armstrong County Forum for Workforce ...
"We're trying to keep our young people here," said US Rep. John Murtha, D-Johnstown, in addressing the showcase. "Those kids are 16 and 17 now. ...
August 15, 2008 Man of War
Barack Obama in his support â âI would never second guess John Murtha ⦠heâs somebody who knows of what he speaks.â â and then laces into the man himself, ...
August 15, 2008 Murtha intervening to protect firm convicted of illegal exports
The Washington Post reports that Rep. John Murtha has written the State Department asking them to meet with a firm that illegally exported components for ...
August 14, 2008 Kongsberg opens plant in Richland
That application of the platform was already being considered by US Rep. John Murtha, D-Johnstown. Last week, Murtha drove the Lockheed Martin JLTV at JWF ...
August 14, 2008 Defense Contractor Opens Plant
Congressman John Murtha has been a longtime proponent of better armor and equipment for US troops. He said he's impressed with Kongsberg's products. ...
August 14, 2008 Murtha opponent visits Avonmore
He's hoping that enough people will remember the name on that day to lift him to an upset victory over a Congressional juggernaut, Democrat John Murtha of ...
August 14, 2008 Murtha Tours New Johnstown Defense Facility
Thursday, Congressman John Murtha got a tour. "The Johnstown work force is tremendous," said Greg Platt with Kongsberg. "They really do quality work and are ...
August 13, 2008 Lower Burrell native named among most beautiful
It took brains for a Lower Burrell man to land a job on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., but his body is getting him celebrity status. "I got hundreds and hundreds of e-mails," Mazonkey said. "I had people e-mail me that I hadn't talked to in 10
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August 13, 2008 Virtues of Kiski's 'true soldier' recalled
Honored Tuesday as a hero who died serving his country, Army 2nd Lt. Michael Girdano was said to possess three key characteristics of a true soldier. Hugya recalled that Girdano, whose lifelong dream was to attend West Point, scored high marks on
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