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Murtha Damage Control TimeIn something reminiscent of ABSCAM, Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) for past few days has been reminding the power brokers in his 12th Congressional District where the money came from... his beneficence. He is making it clear: (1. His power in Washington, D.C. turns up as largesse in the 12th Congressional District (2. Remember where the money came from (3. Put money in my coffers because I've got to cover for my mistakes. What are Murtha's mistakes? · Telling untruths about the very military that, like Sen. John Kerry, he has traded off of to get into office in the first place. · Telling the untruth that the military is 'worn-out,' 'washed up' and 'demoralized.' · Making the statement that Marines are guilty of cold-blooded murder even before they are legally tried and judged. Murtha's would-be Majority Leader, would-be President of the United States delusional sense of grandeur has caught up with him. His website took down its own online poll... the one that showed an overwhelming disapproval of his call to withdraw US troops from Iraq. [LINK to NewsMax article] Rep. John Murtha is losing support back home in Pennsylvania. The following PA news articles and reports show the trail of Rep. John Murtha during this 4th of July holiday: July 3, 2006 WTAE Channel 4, Pittsburgh runs the following story: "Latrobe Brewery Sale Talks Continue; Murtha Now Involved" [EXCERPT]: Rolling Rock is back in the spotlight, getting attention from Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell and U.S. Rep. John Murtha. [LINK] July 3, 2006 The Daily Courier includes the following in it's coverage: [EXCERPT]: The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation that includes funding for two programs that will benefit law enforcement agencies in the 12th Congressional District. Under the Southwestern Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Technologies program, police departments in the district will be eligible for grants to upgrade computer and other equipment. "Small police departments are hard-pressed to find the funding necessary to buy modern equipment that is essential to the effective management of emergencies, disasters or even routine calls," U.S. Rep. John Murtha, D-Johnstown, said. [LINK] July 2, 2006 The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article includes this hefty Murtha reminder: [EXCERPT]: In addition to his confidence that his constituents are in tune with him on the war issue, Mr. Murtha maintains that the election will turn on other issues, which he sees as strengths, such as health care and his efforts to bring federal dollars and jobs to Western Pennsylvania. [LINK] July 4, 2006 The Herald Standard, Uniontown, runs this article in it's 4th of July edition: [EXCERPT]: Integral to helping secure funding for various projects along Route 21 and connecting roads, U.S. Rep. John Murtha (D-Johnstown) made a brief stop in Fayette County Monday to tour the area. [LINK] Murtha's scam... John Murtha would have Pennsylvania's District 12 believe he's good for business and economic activity in his district. But the truth is Murtha is one of the worst congressmen for creating economic activity for any district in America. FACTS*: · The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) ranks Murtha: in the low 17 percentile in 2003-2004 -- which means Murtha kills off small businesses that create the bulk of jobs in America. · When it comes to allowing people to have their own money in their pocket, the Nation Taxpayers Union ranks Murtha in the low 21 percentile in 2005 -- making Murtha one of the worst tax-and-spend congressmen in Congress. It is time that Murtha's deceptions and misleading statements come to an end. That is why we must BOOT MURTHA and redeploy him back to the Pennsylvania 12th.
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