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Murtha's Legacy: From Vietnam Vet to Pork King

By Sharon WeinbergerFeb 8th 2010 – 6:00PM
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(Feb. 8) – John Murtha, the Democratic representative from Pennsylvania, was a decorated Vietnam War veteran, an influential congressman and a passionate critic of the Iraq war. As the head of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, Murtha was a powerful lawmaker known for his ability to trade favors. And as the...

Rep. John Murtha Dies at Age 77

Feb 8th 2010 – 2:50PM
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (Feb. 8) – 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,...

Democrats Call for War Tax

By Steve PendleburyNov 24th 2009 – 9:57AM

(Nov. 24) -- With President Barack Obama expected to announce his plan for Afghanistan on Dec. 1, the debate about how to pay for the war is heating up. The U.S. commander in Afghanistan, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, wants 40,000 more troops. Obama's plan would send 34,000 during the next year, U.S. officials told McClatchy...

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THE USS MILK? Lawmaker Proposes Naming Naval Ship After SF Icon

By aaron.sankin@huffingtonpost.com(Aaron Sankin) Apr 27th 2012 - 04:05PM

Bob Filner, a Democratic San Diego congressman, has an idea for the next ship to be christened by the U.S. Navy--name it after pioneering gay leader Harvey Milk. Cue the Village People jokes.

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USS HARVEY MILK: Lawmaker Wants Navy To Name Ship After SF Icon

By Aaron Sankin Apr 26th 2012 - 02:52PM

Bob Filner, a Democratic San Diego congressman, has an idea for the next ship to be christened by the U.S. Navy--name it after pioneering gay leader Harvey Milk. Cue the Village People jokes.

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  • 05/24/12 [VIDEO] Exhibitors applaud area's ‘can-do spirit' Source: Tribune-Democrat - Johnstown PA Although the memory of Showcase for Commerce founder and champion John Murtha permeated Wednesday's opening reception conversation, the exposition's growing diversity and continued success are a tribute to the community and region, leaders said.
  • 05/22/12 Business managers meet with government buyers Source: Tribune-Democrat - Johnstown PA Police forensic teams, prison systems and the Army's biological defense program are all potential customers for Johnstown businessman Richard Somiari's biomedical research firm, Integrated Technology Solutions International LLC, of 633 Napoleon St. Somiari put on his entrepreneur's cap and stepped up back into the government contracting arena Tuesday for Showcase for Commerce's opening-day Government Procurement Expo in the Pasquerilla Conference Center.
  • 05/18/12 Organizers tout benefits of Johnstown Showcase for... Source: Daily American Event coordinators are touting the benefits of the 22nd annual Johnstown Showcase for Commerce despite a dwindling number of exhibitors and attendees.
  • 04/27/12 THE USS MILK? Lawmaker Proposes Naming Naval Ship... Source: The Huffington Post - Local Bob Filner, a Democratic San Diego congressman, has an idea for the next ship to be christened by the U.S. Navy--name it after pioneering gay leader Harvey Milk. Cue the Village People jokes.
  • 04/26/12 USS HARVEY MILK: Lawmaker Wants Navy To Name Ship... Source: The Huffington Post Bob Filner, a Democratic San Diego congressman, has an idea for the next ship to be christened by the U.S. Navy--name it after pioneering gay leader Harvey Milk. Cue the Village People jokes.

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