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U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy announced Wednesday that he will not seek a ninth term in Washington as a marital scandal envelops him, including allegations that the married, pro-life Republican asked his mistress to get an abortion. “After discussions with my family and staff, I have come to the decision that I will not seek re-election to Congress at the end of my current term,” Murphy, 65, of Upper St. Clair, said in a statement. “I plan to spend my remaining months in office continuing my work as the national leader on mental health care reform, as well as issues affecting...

FORT MEADE, Md. (NNS) -- The commanding officer of U.S. Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station (NCTS) Bahrain was relieved Aug. 21 due to loss of confidence in her ability to command. Commander, Naval Network Warfare Command, Rear Adm. Edward H. Deets III, relieved Cmdr. Mary Ann L. Giese. The decision to relieve Giese comes after a preliminary investigation into allegations that she had been involved in inappropriate relationships with other Navy personnel. The investigation results call into question Giese's ability to continue to effectively lead her command. Lt. Cmdr. Donald E. Hocutt, executive officer for NCTS Bahrain, has temporarily assumed...