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Rep. Murtha, a force on Hill, dies | Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/09/2010
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"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 ...
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Johnstown ‘will miss Jack Murtha’ - Pittsburgh Post Gazette


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 globeThe Tribune-Democrat
Murtha credited with laying groundwork for local defense industryDaily American Online
Colleagues reflect on Murtha as a good ally, a combative foePittsburgh Post Gazette
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‘His love was for his district’: Murtha put people first, longtime aide says - The Tribune-Democrat


'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.

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From supporters and critics, Murtha won respect - The Tribune-Democrat


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. ...

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Jack Murtha remembered as Hawk who backed Clinton, helped Obama - San Francisco Chronicle (blog)


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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 RememberedCBS News (blog)
Jack Murtha Dead At 77The Admonition (blog)
WaPo Publishes Obit for Jack Murtha That Completely Omits Haditha Marines SmearNewsBusters (blog)

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Murtha credited with laying groundwork for local defense industry - Daily American Online


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 ...

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Rep. John Murtha: lifelong hawk, military backer, brazen earmarker - Christian Science Monitor


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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 PassingFOXNews (blog)
Rep. John Murtha is deadUSA Today
Defense Stalwart Murtha Dies at 77Wall Street Journal
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Jack Murtha, RIP - Economist (blog)


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 ...

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Defense Stalwart Murtha Dies at 77 - Wall Street Journal


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. ...

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In Murtha’s District, Sadness And Fears For Future - KDKA


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. ...

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