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Congress continues to make my point – Murtha’s nephew and $4 million

By Steve McGough / May 5, 2009 /

Too much power at the federal level leads to a culture of corruption in Washington D.C. I don’t care if you’re talking Democrats or Republicans. Of course, Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.) had “no influence” in awarding no-bid Pentagon contracts to his nephew … wink wink, nod nod. The problem is not obvious corruption – of…

John Murtha’s airport to nowhere continues to get federal subsidies

By Steve McGough / April 4, 2012 /

The people of the United States need to be aware of the federal government subsidies that are handed out to local communities on a regular basis, and they need to realize this graft is unconstitutional. If you want it in your state, pay for it yourself. Stop depending on what you refer to as “free” money…

Profiles in spending, John Murtha

By Dave in EH / April 22, 2009 /

Perhaps no single individual can exemplify the profligate spending and massive ego that is Congress better than John Murtha. And what better monument to his ego than the airport that has been named for this poltroon. “The John Murtha airport sits on a windy mountain two hours east of Pittsburgh, a 650-acre expanse of smooth…

Murtha claims Congressional immunity, judge agrees

By Steve McGough / April 14, 2009 /

A sitting congressman – before an investigation was completed- claiming Marines killed civilians in cold blood is worthy of treason. Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.) made that charge, and one of the Marines filed suit against Murtha for defamation. Murtha, of course, claimed Congressional immunity. I guess goons like Murtha can say anything that they want…

Good for me, not for thee… again.

By Dave in EH / August 11, 2009 /

Every so often, Congress vomits forth a bit of hypocrisy nastier than most… like this: “The new congressional jets may be getting scrapped. After an uproar over a proposed purchase of new executive jets for use by senior government officials, including members of Congress, the top Defense appropriator in the House has offered to eliminate…

Rep. John Murtha dead at 77

By Steve McGough / February 8, 2010 /

Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.) passed away suddenly today. He was suffering complications from gallbladder surgery and died at a Virginia hospital.