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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11/17/09
Rep. Israel: Time to reassess relationship with Turkey

...traveled with two former colleagues from the House Armed Services Committee, Chairman Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) and Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-Pa.). They met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top leaders and Israel said he believes that "peace talk

Source: JTA
11/15/09
Workplace liability re-examined

Patrick Murphy, attorney with the Casper firm Williams, Porter, Day and Neville, said the proposed legislation would go far beyond codifying existing case ...

Source: Billings Gazette
11/13/09
Injured veteran wrapped in red tape

I have been receiving help to cut through the red tape in Washington from Congressman Patrick Murphy and his staff. It is a shame that veterans have to go ...

Source: phillyBurbs.com
11/13/09
Environmental Tectonics Corporation, Rep. Patrick Murphy Announce $40 Million Contract to Create Hundreds of Pennsylvania Jobs

...I'm proud to partner with them to bring more good-paying jobs to the 8th District during these tough times," said Rep. Patrick Murphy. Congresswoman Allyson Y. Schwartz (PA-13) has also been a strong supporter of local growth in Pennsylvania. "This con

Source: Freshnews.com
11/13/09
ETC gets $40M from South Korea

Congressman Patrick Murphy (D., Pa.) said that the contract from South Korea alone would generate nearly 100 jobs, joining hundreds created by a $19.5 ...

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
11/13/09
Environmental Tectonics Corporation, Rep. Patrick Murphy Announce $40 Million ...

Joined by Pennsylvania Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-8th District) and local officials, ETC announced the award of a $40 million dollar contract from the ...

Source: PR Newswire (press release)
11/12/09
RE: Patrick Murphy

Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank talked about the plan, reported Advocate.com in a Nov. 11 article. The use of an amendment to a budget bill, Frank said, ...

Source: EDGE Boston
11/12/09
Women Advocates Go to Washington

Allyson Schwartz, Patrick Murphy, Joe Sestak and Jim Gerlach -- presented their positions, answered questions and discussed the bills in detail. ...

Source: Jewish Exponent
11/12/09
RE: Patrick Murphy

Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank talked about the plan, reported Advocate.com in a Nov. 11 article. The use of an amendment to a budget bill, Frank said, ...

Source: EDGE Boston
11/11/09
RE: Patrick Murphy

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. ...

Source: Examiner.com
11/11/09
Bucks Briefs

Congressman Patrick Murphy, D-8, Tuesday joined Bucks County seniors, nurses, small-business owners and health care reform advocates at the Lower Bucks ...

Source: phillyBurbs.com
11/11/09
Iraq veteran announces he'll seek GOP nomination for Patrick Murphy's seat

''What is Patrick Murphy doing to bring our president's focus to that issue? Patrick Murphy is a veteran. He should beÂ…pressuring this president to send ...

Source: Allentown Morning Call
11/11/09
RE: Patrick Murphy

and Patrick Murphy (D-Pa.), the principal sponsor of a House bill repealing the policy. The Senate Armed Services Committee had planned to hold a hearing on ...

Source: The Hill
11/11/09
Local Company ETC Wins $40 Million International Military Contract; Create ...

Interview and Photo Opportunities with Congressman Patrick Murphy, Bucks County Commissioner James F. Cawley and William F. Mitchell, CEO of ETC, ...

Source: StreetInsider.com (subscription)
11/10/09
Holden lone holdout among Dems in health care vote

...the House version. ''The people who felt the pressure were the ones who hadn't decided,'' he said. Bucks County-based Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-8th District, who voted yes, said he wanted a bill that was at least deficit-neutral as scored by the Congressio

11/10/09
Holden lone holdout among Dems in health care vote

Bucks County-based Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-8th District, who voted yes, said he wanted a bill that was at least deficit-neutral as scored by the ...

Source: Allentown Morning Call
11/10/09
New Study Casts Further Doubt on Military's Gay Troops Ban

Meantime, Iraq veteran and Democratic Congressman of Pennsylvania Patrick Murphy has sponsored a bill in the House that would repeal the ban. ...

Source: EDGE Boston
11/09/09
Yankees Don't Get Universal Congratulations From Congress

...Schwartz (D-PA) and Rep. John Adler (D-NJ) couldn't find it in their hearts to offer congratulations to the Yankees, while Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA) couldn't be bothered to vote at all. There was also a no vote from Rep. George Radanovich (R-CA)

Source: NBC New York
11/09/09
Mental Health of Vets is Focus of Penns Landing Ceremony

The ceremony will take place 11am at the memorial at Second and Dock Streets. Invited guests include Sen. Arlen Specter, congressman Patrick Murphy and ...

Source: KYW1060.com
11/09/09
RE: Patrick Murphy

A bill to repeal the law in the House has been sponsored by Representative Patrick Murphy, a Pennsylvania Democrat, but no Senate sponsor has come forward.

Source: Boston Globe
11/09/09
Study builds case for repealing 'don't ask, don't tell'

A bill to repeal the law in the House has been sponsored by Representative Patrick Murphy, a Pennsylvania Democrat, but no Senate sponsor has come forward. ...

Source: Boston Globe
11/09/09
Survey raises doubts on 'don't ask' policy

A bill to repeal the law in the House has been sponsored by Representative Patrick Murphy, a Pennsylvania Democrat, but no Senate sponsor has come forward.

Source: Boston Globe
11/09/09
Members Walk in Veterans' Boots

Jon Soltz, co-founder and chairman of votevets.org, pointed to second-term Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-Pa.) as the model veteran-candidate. ...

Source: Roll Call (subscription)
11/09/09
Yankees Don't Get Universal Congratulations From Congress

John Adler (D-NJ) couldn't find it in their hearts to offer congratulations to the Yankees, while Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA) couldn't be bothered to vote at ...

Source: NBC New York
11/08/09
RE: Patrick Murphy

"Our so-called Blue Dog Democrat representative Patrick Murphy once and for all proved to be a lap dog for (House speaker Nancy) Pelosi and voted against ...

Source: phillyBurbs.com
11/08/09
RE: Patrick Murphy

"Our so-called Blue Dog Democrat representative Patrick Murphy once and for all proved to be a lap dog for (House speaker Nancy) Pelosi and voted against ...

Source: phillyBurbs.com
11/08/09
Overington honored for 25 years of work as a delegate

But a few Democrats filtered in to offer congratulations, among them Patrick Murphy of Martinsburg, W.Va., a former state delegate who once served in the ...

Source: The Herald-Mail
11/08/09
RE: Patrick Murphy

"Our so-called Blue Dog Democrat representative Patrick Murphy once and for all proved to be a lap dog for (House speaker Nancy) Pelosi and voted against ...

Source: phillyBurbs.com
11/08/09
RE: Patrick Murphy

Congressman Patrick Murphy was one of the 220 votes for HR 3962, Pelosi's Healthcare Plan. In spite of many protests at his office and clear opposition in ...

Source: Examiner.com
11/08/09
RE: Patrick Murphy

"Our so-called Blue Dog Democrat representative Patrick Murphy once and for all proved to be a lap dog for (House speaker Nancy) Pelosi and voted against ...

Source: phillyBurbs.com

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1007 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4276
Fax: 202-225-9511

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