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[US Post Today.] Rep. John Murtha, Iraq War Critic, Dies at 77 | US Post Today.: John Murtha, a retired Marine Corps officer who became the first Vietnam War combat veteran elected to Congress and later an outspoken and influential critic of the Iraq War, died Monday. He was 77.

[Thoughts Of A Conservative Christian] Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77 « Thoughts Of A ...: In 2007 and 2008, Murtha and two fellow Democrats on the subcommittee directed $137 million to defense contractors who were paying PMA to get them government business. Between 1989 and 2009, Murtha collected more than $2.3 million in campaign contributions from PMA’s lobbyists and corporate clients, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, which tracks political money.

[The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register] Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77 - News, Sports, Jobs ...: The Wheeling Intelligencer and News-Register covers the Ohio Valley and reports the latest local and national news, sports, and weather. The papers serves the Northern Panhandle in W.

[AmericanGrandJury.org] American Grand Jury: John Murtha, an influential critic of the Iraq War whose congressional career was shadowed by questions about his .

[A1 - HOME - Top Stories] WBZ NEWSRADIO 1030 - Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77: (AP) -- Congressman John Murtha has died. The Pennsylvania Democrat was the first combat veteran of the Vietnam War to be elected to Congress.

[News 12 - Top Stories and Breaking News] Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77: Murtha was considered one of the most hawkish Democrats in Congress, and voted to authorize the use of military force in Iraq in 2002. But three years later, he'd grown frustrated with the Bush administration's handling of the war, calling it "a flawed policy wrapped in illusion." His call for an immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops rattled Washington, where he'd won the respect of colleagues from both parties for his work on military issues.

[Nation] Pa. Democrat Rep. John Murtha remembered as Bush foe on Iraq war ...: President Barack Obama called Murtha, who was known in his home state for helping bring money and projects to areas depressed by the decline of the coal and steel industries, "a steadfast advocate for the people of Pennsylvania for nearly 40 years" with a "tough-as-nails" reputation.

[Change.org's War and Peace Blog] John Murtha's Legacy on the Iraq War | War and Peace | Change.org: Murtha was roundly praised by more conservative members of both parties as an authority on military affairs, commanding great respect from politicians and military leaders alike. His turn on the Iraq War not only was an about face in terms of his past votes, it also created space within the Democratic (and Republican, to some extent) parties for more fierce criticism of the way the Bush administration handled the Iraq War.

[The Obambi.com Blog www.obambi.com] Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77, wonder what God ...: In 2007 and 2008, Murtha and two fellow Democrats on the subcommittee directed $137 million to defense contractors who were paying PMA to get them government business. Between 1989 and 2009, Murtha collected more than $2.3 million in campaign contributions from PMA’s lobbyists and corporate clients, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, which tracks political money.

[Pakistan News Blog] John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77 | Pakistan News Blog: February 8th, 2010 by admin Leave a reply ». The Pennsylvania Democrat and influential critic of the Iraq War died after complications from gallbladder surgery.

[A Ct Patriot's Blog] ” King of Pork” Rep. John Murtha, Iraq War Critic, Dead at 77”¦amid ...: In 2007 and 2008, Murtha and two fellow Democrats on the subcommittee directed $137 million to defense contractors who were paying PMA to get them government business. Between 1989 and 2009, Murtha collected more than $2.3 million in campaign contributions from PMA’s lobbyists and corporate clients, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, which tracks political money.

[The TexasFred Blog] Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., dies at 77: I had a Nam Vet comment on an old post about how Murtha disgraced himself and the Corps with his conduct about the Haditha Marines, and he told me in essence I was ignorant and knew nothing about the military and he ranted about Murtha’s “decorations and medals”. It is my personal belief gauging the man’s actions and from other sources in the military, Murtha’s service was all about him, collecting medals at every opportunity in order to promote his planned political career.

[The Caucus] Congressman Murtha Dies - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com: I was saddened to hear of John Murtha’s passing, and my thoughts and prayers are with his friends and loved ones. I also want to express my condolences to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who valued Congressman Murtha’s advice and friendship.

[Frugal Café Blog Zone] Breaking News”¦ Controversial Rep. John Murtha Has Died Following ...: Murtha was a perennial target of critics of so-called pay-to-play politics. He routinely drew the attention of ethical watchdogs with off-the-floor activities from his entanglement in the Abscam corruption probe three decades ago to the more recent scrutiny of the connection between special-interest spending known as earmarks and the raising of cash for campaigns.

[All for trooper] All for trooper » Blog:John P. Murtha, Congressman, Dies at 77: Murtha told local reporters that change was difficult for some people. “Particularly older people,” he went on, “they want change, but they don’t want to see things go too far.” That was a tactless thing to say in Pennsylvania, which then had the second-highest population of elderly people in the country, after Florida, according to The Almanac of American Politics.

[Balloon Juice] Balloon Juice » Blog Archive » R.I.P. Rep. John Murtha: John, would it be possible when Paul L or other conservative fucktards post here to redirect their blog links to actblue.org or some other liberal organization? Paul has no interest in contributing to the discussion, he’s only hoping that someone will be dumb enough to click through to his shitty blog, and if you denied that to him he might go away.

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