Congressman John Murtha

Some cool Jack Welch images: Image by deanmeyersnet Graphic notes from Jack Welch’s talk at the World Business Forum, October 6, 2011 Jack Murtha (RIP) Image by origamidon Burlington, Vermont USA • Our sole United States Representative Peter Welch speaking at an event during his first campaign in 2006. To his right, our senior U.S. Senator, Pat Leahy; Congressman John Murtha, visiting from Pennsylvania; and Gavin Wright, anti-war dad of serving soldier. ? Congressman Murtha passed away...Read Full Story

U.S. Rep. John Murtha, an influential critic of the Iraq War whose congressional career was shadowed by questions about his ethics, died Monday. He was 77.The Pennsylvania Democrat had been suffering complications from gallbladder surgery. He died at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Va., spokesman Matthew Mazonkey said.In 1974 Murtha, then an officer in the Marine Reserves, became the first Vietnam War combat veteran elected to Congress. One of Congress' most hawkish Democrats, he...Read Full Story

Rep. John Murtha, the tall, gruff-mannered former Marine who became the de facto voice of veterans on Capitol Hill and later an outspoken and influential critic of the Iraq War, died Monday. He was 77.The Pennsylvania Democrat had been suffering complications from gallbladder surgery. He died at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Va., with his family at his bedside, the hospital said.In 1974 Murtha, then an officer in the Marine Reserves, became the first Vietnam War combat veteran...Read Full Story

On Friday, it was announced that an amphibious warship was being named after the late Rep. John Murtha, and there were mixed reactions to the move, according to a feature on the Navy Times. On the one hand, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed that Murtha deserved this honor and praised the Navy for its decision. In effect, Pelosi shares that it is but fitting that someone who supported American troops received such an honor, and said: “Whether on the battlefield, or on the bedside, he...Read Full Story

WASHINGTON — Before Nov. 17, 2005, Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.) was best known as a conservative Democrat with ties to the defense industry and a penchant for earmarks. A Marine Corps veteran of Vietnam, he had strong credentials on security issues and was widely admired for his expertise as the leading Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee’s defense subcommittee. He supported the first Gulf War in 1991 and voted to authorize the use of force against Iraq in 2002. But three years after...Read Full Story

Tags: CNEWS BBC News Democrat Holds Murtha Seat in Special Election FOXNews Mark Critz, a longtime aide the late Rep. John Murtha, edged Republican candidate Tim Burns in a special election Tuesday to take his boss's old seat. Mark Critz, a longtime aide the late Rep. John Murtha, edged Republican candidate Tim … Dems Win Special Pa. Election, Retain Murtha Seat CBS News Pa. House candidates ride out final hours in very different ways Washington Post Republicans concede in PA-12 msnbc...Read Full Story

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic Representative John Murtha, the chairman of the House of Representatives defense appropriations subcommittee who exercised enormous influence on defense issues, died on Monday.Murtha, 77, died peacefully at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington with his family by his side, a statement from his office said. He had been hospitalized recently with a gallbladder problem.As the top Democrat on the House panel that oversaw defense appropriations, Murtha wielded big...Read Full Story

The Navy is naming its next amphibious ship after the late western Pennsylvania congressman John Murtha.Navy Secretary Ray Mabus made the announcement Friday at the Johnstown-Cambria County Airport. Murtha's family and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi were in attendance.Murtha, a former Marine, represented the Johnstown area for more than 35 years. He died in February at age 77 from complications of gallbladder surgery.The USS John P. Murtha will be a 10th San Antonio Class Amphibious Transport...Read Full Story

Boston GlobeDemocrats keep seat left by late Rep. MurthaCNNMark Critz was a longtime aide to Democratic Rep. John Murtha, who died this year. Seat left vacant with death of Rep. John Murtha this year (CNN) -- Democrat Mark Critz defeated Republican Tim Burns ...Democrat Holds Murtha Seat in Special ElectionFOXNewsPa. House candidates ride out final hours in very different waysWashington PostDemocrats Win Race in Pennsylvania for Murtha's US House SeatBusinessWeekThe Tribune-Democrat -Hey...Read Full Story

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic Representative John Murtha, the chairman of the House of Representatives defense appropriations subcommittee who exercised enormous influence on defense issues, died on Monday.Murtha, 77, died peacefully at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington with his family by his side, a statement from his office said. He had been hospitalized recently with a gallbladder problem.As the top Democrat on the House panel that oversaw defense appropriations, Murtha wielded big...Read Full Story