In Murtha’s district, sadness and fears for future (The York Dispatch)

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JOHNSTOWN, Pa.—Rep. John Murtha was "Jack" in these parts of Pennsylvania, where once-prosperous coal mines and steel mills dot the mountainsides.

Pennsylvania Gov. Rendell to Set Election Date to Replace Murtha - FOXNews

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Pennsylvania Gov. Rendell to Set Election Date to Replace Murtha
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Jack Murtha. Murtha died Monday at Virginia Hospital Center after suffering complications from gallbladder surgery. Rendell has 10 days by law to schedule ...

In Murtha’s district, sadness and fears for future - Lebanon Daily News

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In Murtha's district, sadness and fears for future
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John Murtha was "Jack" in these parts of Pennsylvania, where once-prosperous coal mines and steel mills dot the mountainsides. ...

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Rep. John Murtha Dies at 77 - Wall Street Journal

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Rep. John Murtha Dies at 77
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"Jack Murtha was a giant," Ms. Pelosi said. "All who served with him were honored to call him colleague. I was privileged to call him friend. ...
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Statement of U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on the passing of … - PR Newswire (press release)

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"A recipient of two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star with Combat 'V,' Jack Murtha was -- first and foremost -- a warrior for peace and human rights. ...

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Area politicians praise Murtha’s efforts (Times Leader)

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On Saturday, U.S. Rep. John “Jack” Murtha surpassed Joseph McDade as the longest serving congressman in Pennsylvania history. On Monday, he died following complications from gallbladder surgery.

Weiner and Clark Remember Jack Murtha (The New York Observer)

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When Anthony Weiner arrived in Congress in 1999, the young newcomer said he sought out the old "oral historians" of the institution--guys like George Miller, David Obey and Pennsylvania Congressman Jack Murtha, who passed away this afternoon at the age of 77. "He's someone who had seen everything, who gave you great insight," Mr. Weiner told the Observer . "While obviously a great deal of his ...

John Murtha, defense appropriations chair, dies (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

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Democratic Representative John Murtha, chairman of the House of Representatives defense appropriations subcommittee who exercised enormous influence on defense issues, died on Monday.

Gates Remembers Murtha - The Washington Independent

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Gates Remembers Murtha
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I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jack Murtha. America has lost a true patriot who served his country ...

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Special election to be scheduled for Pennsylvania Rep. John Murtha’s replacement (The Patriot-News)

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Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell says he will decide in the coming days when to schedule a special election to replace U.S. Rep. Jack Murtha.

President’s Statement on Rep. John Murtha’s Passing - FOXNews (blog)

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President's Statement on Rep. John Murtha's Passing
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Michelle and I were deeply saddened today to hear about the passing of Congressman John Murtha. Jack was a devoted husband, a loving father and a steadfast ...
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Rep. Steve Cohen, D, already chasing Murtha’s ambulance - Washington Examiner (blog)

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Rep. Steve Cohen, D, already chasing Murtha's ambulance
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Jack Murtha, D-Pa., when he died. Cohen, a government attorney before he began his political career, was asked about tort reform in health care when he ...

Congressman Jack Murtha, War Hero and War Critic, Dies at 77 (Time Magazine)

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's first choice for majority leader, Pennsylvania Rep. John C. Murtha, died today of complications relating to a gallbladder surgery. Murtha was 77.

Leaders react to US Rep. John Murtha’s death (The York Dispatch)

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Leaders from Pennsylvania and elsewhere react to Monday's death of U.S. Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa.: — "Jack was a devoted husband, a loving father and a steadfast advocate for the people of Pennsylvania for nearly 40 years.

Statement by the President on the Passing of Congressman John Murtha (The White House)

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Michelle and I were deeply saddened today to hear about the passing of Congressman John Murtha. Jack was a devoted husband, a loving father and a steadfast advocate for the people of Pennsylvania for nearly 40 years. His passion for service was born during his decorated career in the United States Marine Corps, and he went on to earn the distinction of being the first Vietnam War combat veteran ...