Pentagon: We’re trying to break “the iron triangle”

By Nick Schwellenbach

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates is “trying to break that tight bond between” the “iron triangle of Congress and industry and the bureaucra

Excerpts from this story referencing "House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee":

"… nter’s article detailed the connections between lawmakers who sit on the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, companies that received fiscal year 2008 defense earmarks, campaign contr …"

Ethics investigation continues for two 'Murtha Method' Congressmen

By Nick Schwellenbach

The House ethics committee has announced it is extending a review of two Congressmen that were among the subjects of "The Murtha Method," an

Excerpts from this story referencing "House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee":

"… lobbying firm, the PMA Group. Both Visclosky and Tiahrt are members of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, whose practices were the subject of the Center’s probe. The Center’s …"

"… he House ethics committee drop inquiries into several other members of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee — including Murtha, Jim Moran (D-Va.), Norm Dicks (D-Wash.) and Bill You …"

Remembering Rep. John P “Jack” Murtha

By Nick Schwellenbach

Yesterday marked the passing of one of Washington’s most powerful and controversial legislators, one whose work was familiar to followers of

Excerpts from this story referencing "House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee":

"… ntegrity. Pennsylvania Democrat John P. “Jack” Murtha, chairman of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, died Monday afternoon at the Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, VA, a …"

"… p;Since 1989, Murtha has been either the chairman or ranking member of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, depending on the political fortune of his party, putting him in control o …"

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House ethics panel clears 'Murtha Method' representatives

By Nick Schwellenbach

The House ethics committee ended its investigation of the last two defense appropriators remaining in its crosshairs, according to a report

Excerpts from this story referencing "House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee":

"… crat Pete Visclosky.Tiarht and Visclosky were among several members of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee identified in a web of cozy relationships with their earmark recipients in …"

Kilpatrick not happy with for-profit earmark ban

By Nick Schwellenbach

Remember the March announcement by House Democrats banning earmarks aimed at for-profit entities? Not every Democrat seems to be entirely ha

Excerpts from this story referencing "House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee":

"… happy with the ban. For example, the most junior Democrat on the powerful House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, Michigan Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, posted on her website earmark re …"

"… sylvania hometown of the late Rep. Jack Murtha, the former chairman of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, and was the beneficiary of numerous earmarks requested by Murtha. The $5 …"

DOD officials junket to Johnstown

By Nick Schwellenbach

The Center’s recent investigative report, Pentagon Travel, revealed that over a decade’s time, Defense Department employees took thousands o

Excerpts from this story referencing "House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee":

"… ngressional representative, Democrat John P. Murtha, chair of the powerful House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. Those earmarks and their recipients are now drawing a variety of scrutiny …"

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House ethics office asks for DoJ probe of earmarks

By Nick Schwellenbach

The House Office of Congressional Ethics has asked the Justice Department to probe the relationship between campaign contributions and earma

Excerpts from this story referencing "House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee":

"… cs Committee, which reviewed the evidence and cleared seven members of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, according to a news release issued by the ethics office.Earmarks issued b …"

Earmarks lobbyist indicted for illegal campaign contribution scheme

By Nick Schwellenbach

A master pay-to-play defense lobbyist in the center of a controversial web of Capitol Hill relationships highlighted by the Center for Publi

Excerpts from this story referencing "House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee":

"… named after Democrat John Murtha of Pennsylvania, the late chairman of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. Before forming PMA in 1989, Magliocchetti was a staffer on the subcommitt …"

"… na Democrat Peter Visclosky and Kansas Republican Todd Tiarht, both on the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, may have connected earmarks with campaign contributions. The House Ethics …"