 FOXNews (blog) | Rep. Murtha, a force on Hill, dies | Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/09/2010 Philadelphia Inquirer "Jack Murtha was not just a wonderful congressman for his district, but for all of Pennsylvania." Though he was at times a fierce partisan - most notably ... President's Statement on Rep. John Murtha's Passing Rep. John Murtha is dead Defense Stalwart Murtha Dies at 77 |
Johnstown 'will miss Jack Murtha' Pittsburgh Post Gazette "This town will miss Jack Murtha." Residents said Mr. Murtha represented Johnstown best because he was a part of Johnstown, and Johnstown was a part of him. ... Ex-spokesman: Murtha's legacy will be felt around the globe Murtha credited with laying groundwork for local defense industry Colleagues reflect on Murtha as a good ally, a combative foe |
'His love was for his district': Murtha put people first, longtime aide says The Tribune-Democrat “That was his life. That was Jack Murtha.” Hugya said he and other members of Murtha's staff will work with whoever fills Murtha's seat. |
From supporters and critics, Murtha won respect The Tribune-Democrat “We think John Murtha did a lot for our area,” Stacey Wilt said. “We're really going to miss him,” said Jack Wilt. “He didn't mind telling it like it was. ... |
 CBS News (blog) | Jack Murtha remembered as Hawk who backed Clinton, helped Obama San Francisco Chronicle (blog) Congressman John P. "Jack" Murtha (D - 12th District, PA) passed away at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, VA. with his family by his bedside. ... Abscam Scandal Lingers as Jack Murtha, Dead Congressman, is Remembered Jack Murtha Dead At 77 WaPo Publishes Obit for Jack Murtha That Completely Omits Haditha Marines Smear |
Murtha credited with laying groundwork for local defense industry Daily American Online He was shocked to hear of Murtha's death. “I think Jack Murtha single-handedly created growth and employment,” McCain said. “He did a lot for that area — an ... |
 The Guardian | Rep. John Murtha: lifelong hawk, military backer, brazen earmarker Christian Science Monitor Murtha brushed off the criticism, especially that from those who had never visited his district nor seen the economic devastation there. “Jack Murtha was a ... President's Statement on Rep. John Murtha's Passing Rep. John Murtha is dead Defense Stalwart Murtha Dies at 77 |
Jack Murtha, RIP Economist (blog) But it is located in the district of one of Congress's most unapologetic earmarkers: Democrat John Murtha. He died of complications following gallbladder ... |
Defense Stalwart Murtha Dies at 77 Wall Street Journal "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. ... |
In Murtha's District, Sadness And Fears For Future KDKA John Murtha was "Jack" in these parts of Pennsylvania, where once-prosperous coal mines and steel mills dot the mountainsides. ... |