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The following are external links for August 2006 related to the main article Swiftboating John Murtha.

• Also see external links for November and December 2005, January-May 2006, June 2006, July 2006, and September-November 2006.

• Related SourceWatch Resources

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• Lori Robertson, "A Matter of Time," American Journalism Review, August/September Preview: "How Time magazine put together its groundbreaking account of the alleged shooting of civilians by Marines at Haditha, and why it took so long for the rest of the news media to follow up." Includes link to timeline. See War Crimes Against the Civilians of Iraq for details.
• Sandra K. Reaback, "Vets set sights on Murtha," Pittsburgh Tribune-Democrat, August 1, 2006.
• "Swiftboaters Take Aim at Murtha," Think Progress, August 1, 2006.
• "News in brief from western Pennsylvania," Associated Press (Pittsburgh Times-Leader), August 1, 2006.
• Dana Bash, "Key Democrats united on Iraq pullout. Letter to Bush calls for start of troop withdrawal by year's end," CNN, August 1, 2006.
• Taylor Marsh, "RNC Joins John O'Neill in Swiftboating Murtha," TaylorMarsh.com, August 1, 2006.
• "Group that attacked Kerry takes on Murtha," August 1, 2006.
• "Nearly Complete Haditha Probe Supports Accusations Against Marines," Associated Press (Fox News), August 2, 2006. See "Timeline: The Haditha Investigation," Associated Press (San Francisco Chronicle), August 2, 2006, and War Crimes Against the Civilians of Iraq.
• Josh White, "Marine Names Murtha in Defamation Suit. Congressman Discussed Killings Involving Serviceman's Squad in Haditha, Iraq," Washington Post, August 2, 2006.
• "Marine in Haditha Case Accuses Congressman," Associated Press (Washington Post), August 2, 2006. Staff Sgt. Frank D. Wuterich is represented by Mark S. Zaid and Neal A. Puckett.
• Kristin Roberts, "US Marine accused in Haditha case to sue Murtha," Reuters (Washington Post), August 2, 2006.
• "Briefs: Veterans group targets Murtha," Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, August 2, 2006.
• James Boyce, "Blood In The Water: Swiftboating NeoNuts To Launch Attack On John Murtha Tomorrow," The Huffington Post, August 2, 2006.
• Jack Hinger, Let Him Talk: "Re: 'Censure Murtha' (letters, July 18)," Courier-Post Online (NJ), August 2, 2006.
• Editorial: "The minimum wage: Playing games," Pittsburth Tribune-Review, August 2, 2006.
• Jon Delano, "Washington County Republican Hopes To Oust Murtha," KDKA CBS2, August 2, 2006.
• Taylor Marsh, "MURTHA SMEARED: Max Cleland and Patriot Project Push Back --updated--," TaylorMarsh.com, August 2, 2006.
• Kristin Roberts, "General briefed Murtha after murder comment, Corp says," Reuters AlertNet, August 3, 2006.
• "Former Senator Cleland, Patriot Project, and VETPAC Denounce Partisan 'Swift Boat' Group's Attack Against Rep. John Murtha," U.S. Newswire, August 3, 2006.
• Jim O'Toole, "Rallies for and against Murtha held in Johnstown," Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, August 3, 2006.
• "Opponent: Murtha wrong on Haditha, implied he'd take bribes," The Raw Story, August 3, 2006.
• James Boyce, "Blood In The Water? Yes. Ours? Nope," The Huffington Post, August 3, 2006.
• Randy Hall, "Murtha's Critics Accused of 'Swift Boat' Attacks," Cybercast News Service, August 3, 2006.
• "Murtha Fails to Stop Local Veterans & VFTT Press Conference," "Boot Murtha" release (Democracy Project), August 3, 2006.
• Robert Hanafin, "Swift Boat smear leader in PA is high paid Conservative campus speaker," Veterans for America, August 3, 2006: "Lt. Col. Craig Minnick [1] IS A LAWYER, makes a profit of a thousand bucks each speaking engagement indoctrinating 'young Republicans' who preach a strong National Defense, yet are Chicken Hawks who have no intention of joining the Armed Forces."
• James O'Toole, "Groups rally for, against Murtha. Congressman's supporters defend his anti-war stance; critics question his patriotism," Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, August 4, 2006.
• "U.S. troops murdered detainees in cold blood," Reuters (Capitol Hill Blue), August 4, 2006.
• Rich Cholodofsky, "Murtha backers outnumber critics," Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, August 4, 2006.
• Mike Faher and Colleen Freyvogel, "Taking sides: Rallies show deep divisions," The Tribune-Democrat, August 4, 2006.
• "The Story of Two Rallies," The Patriot Project, August 4, 2006.
• Joe Conason, "When cowards attack. Republican brutality against Jack Murtha, especially by politicians who once praised him, highlights the GOP's desperation on Iraq," Salon, August 4, 2006.
• Randy Hall, "Murtha Critics Dispute Claim They Are 'Swift Boat Buddies'," Cybercast News Service, August 4, 2006.
• "US Marine accused in Haditha may expand libel suit," Reuters, August 4, 2006. re Rep. John Kline (R-MN) (article error: "Joe Kline")
• Bryan Bender, "Republican activists take aim at Murtha reelection bid. Echo tactics used against Kerry in '04," Boston Globe, August 5, 2006.
• Partial Transcript: "Diana Irey Explains Why She Is Running Against Pennsylvania Rep. John Murtha," Hannity & Colmes/Fox News, August 5, 2006.
• Editorial: "Sherwood off base with ugly criticism of opponent’s backer," The Daily & Sunday Review (Towanda, PA), August 5, 2006. re Rep. Don Sherwood (R-PA)
• Editorial: "Murtha is assailed for daring to speak out," The Philadelphia Inquirer, August 6, 2006.
• Ellen, "In Tandem With RNC, FOX News Targets Murtha Again," News Hounds, August 6, 2006.
• Opinion: "Iraq War: Aiming for the top," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, August 7, 2006.
• Thomas E. Brewton, "Murtha Democrats: Lose the War to Win the Election, Then What?" TheRealityCheck.org, August 7, 2006.
• Nico Pitney, "Mehlman Attacks Murtha With Report Retracted Six Weeks Ago," Think Progress, August 10, 2006. re Ken Mehlman
• Nathan Burchfiel, "Liberal Group Coming to Murtha's Defense," Cybercast News Service, August 10, 2006. re MoveOn.org
• Gerald Eisman, "In A Word: Perjure – The swift-boaters are back with more lies- elections must be close," American Chronicle, August 10, 2006.
• Noam N. Levey, "'Swift Boat' Veterans Set Sights on Rep. Murtha," Los Angeles Times, August 13, 2006.
• "Murtha tells Gore fundraiser country needs new direction," Associated Press (TimesLeader.com), August 13, 2006.
• "Conservative Activist: 'I will do my best to 'Swift boat' John Murtha," The Blue State Blog, August 14, 2006.
• "Murtha libel suit appears dead on arrival," The Raw Story, August 14, 2006. Excerpts of Roll Call article by John Bresnahan (subscription required) included.
• William H. McMichael, "Former SEAL wages campaign to defeat Murtha," Marine Corps Times, August 14, 2006.
• John Gizzi, "PA-12: Irey vs. Murtha," Human Events Online, August 14, 2006.
• Mike Faher, "Irey in town: Murtha rival sets up shop," The Tribune-Democrat, August 15, 2006.
• Federal News Service Transcript: "MSNBC 'Hardball' Interview with Rep. John Murtha (D-PA). Interviewer: Chris Matthews," 5:04 P.M. EDT, Thursday, August 17, 2006. Subscription/registration required.
• Federal News Service Transcript: "MSNBC 'Hardball' Interview with Diana Irey, Republican Candidate for Congress, 12th Congressional District, Pennsylvania. Interviewer: Chris Matthews," 5:14 P.M. EDT, Thursday, August 17, 2006. Subscription/registration required.
• Mark Finkelstein, "Matthews Irate at Irey: 'I Don't Need to Be Reminded' My Brother GOP Candidate," NewsBusters, August 17, 2006.
• Matthew Sheffield, "LAT Falsely Claimed Murtha Had Been Briefed Before Making Charges," NewsBusters, August 17, 2006.
• "Hagee's Office Responds," Patterico's Pontifications, August 17, 2006.
• "What Did Murtha Know and When Did He Know It," The Jawa Report, August 17, 2006.
• Allahpundit, "Dog Bites Man. Patterico Nails the LA Times on Murtha," Hot Air, August 17, 2006.
• Matthew Rule, "Chris Matthews: No Complaints About Murtha, Media Can't Be Wrong," NewsBusters, August 18, 2006.
• "12th District Race Draws National Attention on 'Hardball'," WJACTV.com NBC6, August 18, 2006.
• FrauBudgie, "The Empire Strikes Back at Sgt Wuternich," Wizbang Bomb Squad, August 18, 2006. Cross-posted at Red Hot Cuppa Politics Blog; Right Wing Thinking Blogspot; and Red State Blog.
• Margaret Talev, "Is Murtha getting the last laugh? Johnstown Democrat now popular for calling for troop pullout from Iraq," McClatchy Newspapers (Boston Globe), August 20, 2006.
• Jim Wright, Opinion: "Another casualty of war," Star-Telegram.com, August 20, 2006.
• "DNC: Bush Renounces Smears, But Will Cheney, Rove and Mehlman Follow?" U.S. Newswire, August 21, 2006.