PA Democrats pick candidate for Murtha's seat - USA Today

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PA Democrats pick candidate for Murtha's seat USA Today Mark Critz, a former aide to the late Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., will be the Democratic candidate in a May 18 special election to fill out the remaining seven months of his former boss' term. Murtha was a Democratic powerhouse whose death drew friends on ... State Dems back CritzThe Tribune-Democrat Pa. Dems pick Critz as nominee to fill Murtha seatThe Associated Press Dems Choose Nominee for Murtha SeatNew York Times (blog) Pittsburgh Post Gazette -Politico -National Journal (blog) all 51 news articles »

Rep. Murtha Honored at Capitol Hill Tribute - FOXNews

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Rep. Murtha Honored at Capitol Hill Tribute FOXNews AP Members of Congress and other dignitaries honored the late Rep. John Murtha at a Capitol Hill ceremony Wednesday, remembering the Pennsylvania Democrat as a respected voice on military affairs who was unafraid to stand up for what he believed. ... Remembering Murtha at the CapitolNew York Times (blog) Biden, others remember Murthamsnbc.com Murtha Honored With Special Ceremony On Capitol HillWJAC Johnstown Pittsburgh Post Gazette -USA Today -Politico all 27 news articles »

House ethics panel ends inquiry into Visclosky - Washington Post

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House ethics panel ends inquiry into Visclosky Washington Post A team of congressional investigators believed they had probable cause that Rep. Pete Visclosky sought campaign contributions in exchange for steering federal contracts to corporate donors, but a House ethics panel decided not to ... Panel clears seven House members in lobbying probeUSA Today House Ethics Committee clears 7 in PMA probeMcClatchy Washington Bureau Murtha, other lawmakers cleared in lobbying investigationPittsburgh Tribune-Review The BLT: Blog of Legal Times -Chicago Public Radio -Chesterton Tribune all 29 news articles »

House ethics panel ends inquiry into Visclosky - Washington Post

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House ethics panel ends inquiry into Visclosky Washington Post A team of congressional investigators believed they had probable cause that Rep. Pete Visclosky sought campaign contributions in exchange for steering federal contracts to corporate donors, but a House ethics panel decided not to ... Panel clears seven House members in lobbying probeUSA Today Visclosky Survives Ethics ProbeChicago Public Radio Murtha: PMA Had Good LobbyistsThe BLT: Blog of Legal Times Pittsburgh Post Gazette -Chesterton Tribune -Plain Dealer all 28 news articles »

Pa. Special Election Shaping Up as Another Early Test of 2010 Climate - New York Times

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Pa. Special Election Shaping Up as Another Early Test of 2010 Climate New York Times The contest to fill the seat previously held by the late Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.) is quickly shaping up as yet another special election battle whose implications are likely to stretch far beyond one congressional district. ... Ex-Lt. Gov. Singel won't run for Murtha seatWashington Post Former lieutenant governor Singel ends bid for Murtha seatPittsburgh Tribune-Review Joyce Murtha endorses CritzDaily American Online The Tribune-Democrat -Politico -UPI.com all 137 news articles »

Murtha aide to run for House seat - USA Today

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Murtha aide to run for House seat USA Today Mark Critz, a longtime aide to Rep. John Murtha, has told a Pennsylvania newspaper that he will run for his boss' House seat. Murtha, a Democrat who chaired the powerful defense appropriations panel, died Feb. 8. Critz resigned Monday as the ... Former Murtha aide plans run for US House seatWashington Post Pennsylvania: Murtha's Wife Won't Seek SeatNew York Times Testing the Murtha ConnectionCQPolitics.com Tribune Review -Hey Johnstown -The Tribune-Democrat all 94 news articles »

Carlisle bridge is a symbol of stimulus | Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/18/2010 - Philadelphia Inquirer

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Carlisle bridge is a symbol of stimulus | Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/18/2010 Philadelphia Inquirer CARLISLE, Pa. - Just before the gleaming fire truck broke through the red, white and blue ribbon on the rebuilt bridge over Conodoguinet Creek, Gov. Rendell stood at a chilly lectern to tout the two-lane span as a symbol of the federal ... Pennsylvania: Vote to Fill Murtha Seat Is ScheduledNew York Times Pa. Gov. Ed Rendell says federal money saved usPocono Record Murtha's immediate successor to be decided May 18The Associated Press Reading Eagle -The Tribune-Democrat -Greensboro News & Record all 217 news articles »

Pennsylvania: Vote to Fill Murtha Seat Is Scheduled - New York Times

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Pennsylvania: Vote to Fill Murtha Seat Is Scheduled New York Times By AP The special election to fill the term of the late Representative John Murtha will be held on Pennsylvania's primary election day, May 18, Gov. Ed Rendell announced Wednesday. It will be one of two elections involving the state's 12th ... Murtha's immediate successor to be decided May 18The Associated Press Murtha special election setPolitico May 18: Special Election In PennsylaniaNPR (blog) National Journal (blog) -The Hill (blog) -Pittsburgh Tribune-Review all 168 news articles »

Rep. John Murtha's life, work celebrated - USA Today

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Rep. John Murtha's life, work celebrated USA Today Former President Bill Clinton, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, top military leaders and dozens of members of Congress attended today's funeral for Pennsylvania Rep. John Murtha, where the Democrat was remembered as a fierce defender of the nation's troops, ... Pelosi Eulogizes Murtha at FuneralFOXNews Murtha remembered as friend, public servantCNN Pelosi: Pa. Rep. Murtha was friend to militaryThe Associated Press Philadelphia Inquirer -New York Times (blog) -Politico all 651 news articles »

Pelosi: Murtha was friend to military

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi remembered Rep. John P. Murtha at his Pennsylvania funeral on Tuesday as a friend to men and women in the military. Mrs. Pelosi, California Democrat, said Mr. Murtha's vocal opposition to the Iraq War in 2005 taught people "to make a difference between the war and the warrior." Mr. Murtha died Feb. 8 at age 77 after complications from gallbladder surgery. Gen. James T. Conway, the U.S. Marine Corps commandant, said he will remember Mr. Murtha as a fellow Marine, a patriot and a great American. A large congressional delegation attended the funeral, ...

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Hundreds turn out for Murtha wake

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. -- Hundreds of mourners braved light snow and bitter cold Sunday before slowly filing past the casket of the late Rep. John P. Murtha at a funeral home less than a mile from where he lived. The mourners ranged from Gov. Ed Rendell to average citizens, especially veterans, who revered Mr. Murtha, a powerful Democrat who headed the House appropriations defense subcommittee. Mr. Rendell said Mr. Murtha's death Feb. 8 at age 77 after complications from gallbladder surgery cost him a plainspoken friend and cost Pennsylvania "the best ally we ever had" in Washington. Mr. Murtha's influence on ...

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Remembering Charlie Wilson and John Murtha - Wall Street Journal

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Remembering Charlie Wilson and John Murtha Wall Street Journal This week saw the deaths of two congressmen whose lives were bound together in representing much of the way the US House used to operate—and sometimes still does. Charlie Wilson was a Texas Democrat who in the 1980s teamed up with other ... Memorial set for former Texas Rep. Charlie WilsonDallas Morning News Memorial set for ex-Rep. Charlie Wilson, who helped arm Afghans during war ...Los Angeles Times 'Charlie Wilson's War' would be harder to fight these daysChristian Science Monitor New York Times -KTRE -WBUR all 1,091 news articles »

Rep. Moran Likely to Lead Panel That Funds Environmental Agencies - New York Times

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Rep. Moran Likely to Lead Panel That Funds Environmental Agencies New York Times Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) is poised to take the chairmanship of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, as current Chairman Norm Dicks (D-Wash.) is expected to move over to the coveted Defense subpanel ... John Murtha, defense appropriations chair, diesReuters Good News for BoeingThe Washington Independent Norm Dicks becomes one of nation's most powerful lawmakersSeattle Post Intelligencer Foreign Policy -St. Louis Post-Dispatch -Washington Technology all 50 news articles »

Murtha's gallbladder procedure rarely deadly - CNN

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Murtha's gallbladder procedure rarely deadly CNN (CNN) -- Taking out a patient's gallbladder is routine. At least 500000 such surgeries are done each year in the United States. It takes an hour or two, and the patient can go home that day or the next. But in rare cases, ... Murtha's Death Turns Seat Into Likely BattlegroundFOXNews Murtha's death sets stage for marquee House raceWashington Post The ObamaCare TragedyWall Street Journal ABC News -New York Daily News -Reuters all 2,171 news articles »

Obama: Murtha 'tough-as-nails' leader - Washington Post

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Obama: Murtha 'tough-as-nails' leader Washington Post AP WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama says he was saddened to hear of the death of Rep. John Murtha and called his fellow Democrat a steadfast advocate for the people of Pennsylvania for nearly 40 years. Obama on Monday called Murtha a devoted ... Pelosi's statement on Murtha's deathPolitico Fight Shapes Up for Murtha's SeatWall Street Journal (blog) Murtha: A Macho Man Who Helped a Woman Gain PowerNewsweek (blog) American Spectator (blog) -Before It's News all 83 news articles »

Murtha hospitalized after gallbladder surgery complications - CNN

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Murtha hospitalized after gallbladder surgery complications CNN Rep. John Murtha, a Pennsylvania Democrat, is in the hospital after complications from gallbladder surgery. Pennsylvania Democrat is in intensive care, source says. Washington (CNN) -- Complications arose after Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania ... Key US Democratic lawmaker Murtha in hospitalReuters Rep. John Murtha is in intensive care after surgeryUSA Today John Murtha, last of the old Irish Democratic bosses, gravely illIrish Central Politico -UPI.com -KDKA all 186 news articles »

Murtha Reportedly in ICU After Surgery - FOXNews

Murtha Reportedly in ICU After Surgery FOXNews Rep. John Murtha reportedly is in an intensive care unit at a Virginia hospital after undergoing gall bladder surgery. Rep. John Murtha reportedly is in an intensive care unit at a Virginia hospital after undergoing gall bladder surgery. ... Rep. John Murtha is in intensive care after surgeryUSA Today Murtha hospitalized after surgeryPittsburgh Post Gazette BREAKING NEWS: Congressman Murtha In Intensive Care UnitWJACtv.com msnbc.com -CBS News (blog) -Politico all 143 news articles »