Posted by dan | Posted in News | Posted on 08-02-2010
JOHNSTOWN, Pa.—Rep. John Murtha was "Jack" in these parts of Pennsylvania, where once-prosperous coal mines and steel mills dot the mountainsides.
Posted by dan | Posted in News | Posted on 08-02-2010
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.
Posted by dan | Posted in News | Posted on 08-02-2010
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 ...
Posted by dan | Posted in News | Posted on 08-02-2010
Democratic Representative John Murtha, chairman of the House of Representatives defense appropriations subcommittee who exercised enormous influence on defense issues, died on Monday.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Posted by dan | Posted in News | Posted on 08-02-2010
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 ...