Text messages, Google ads target Virginia Democrats

By Aaron Mehta and Simona Raetz

Not all independent expenditures come in the form of a slick television ad. Two small independent groups are using relatively inexpensive ce

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jim Moran":

"… r independent group, Keep America Safe, bought Google banner ads attacking Jim Moran, a tenth-term Democrat who represents the 8th district, also in northern V …"

"… a. The banner, appearing on websites that run Google ads, asks “How does Jim Moran rate on national security? Find out now.” Clicks lead to a webpage that …"

PMA lobbyist pleads guilty

By Aaron Mehta

Paul Magliocchetti, a former lobbyist and key figure in the Center for Public Integrity’s The Murtha Method investigation, pled guilty on Fr

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jim Moran":

"… ethod detailed, Murtha and fellow Democrats Peter Visclosky of Indiana and Jim Moran of Virginia steered a host of earmarks to PMA clients, and those clients a …"

The Murtha Method

By The Center for Public Integrity

For months, a cloud has swirled around Congressman John Murtha (D-Pa.), chairman of the powerful House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee,

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jim Moran":

"… mmittee aides.Murtha and fellow panel members Peter Visclosky (D-Ind.) and Jim Moran (D-Va.) steered a host of earmarks to PMA clients, and those clients and P …"

"… illionContributions: $321,450Two other congressmen — Peter Visclosky and Jim Moran — were involved in similar circles with former staffers who later worked …"

"… vestigation. Visclosky’s office did not respond to a request for comment.Jim Moran: A gusto for earmarkingEarmarks: $3.2 millionContributions: $69,900The fin …"

"… d earmarker to surface in the Center’s analysis was Virginia Congressman Jim Moran, a ten-term Democrat from the state’s Washington, D.C., suburbs. In June …"

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When the Democrats wined and dined, here's who paid the piper

By Josey Ballenger

WASHINGTON, September 14, 2000 — Anyone who thought the Democratic National Convention was only about presidential nominee Al Gore must have

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jim Moran":

"… rieu (La.) and Representatives Cal Dooley (Calif.), Adam Smith (Wash.) and Jim Moran (Va.) and othersSponsors: Microsoft Corp. (Koch Industries, America Online …"

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 "Jim Moran":

"… ers of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee — including Murtha, Jim Moran (D-Va.), Norm Dicks (D-Wash.) and Bill Young (R-Fla.), all of whom were me …"

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 "Jim Moran":

"… embers of the subcommittee, including Reps. Murtha; Norman Dicks, D-Wash.; Jim Moran, D-Va.; Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio; and C.W. “Bill” Young, R-Fla.. Dicks is …"

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House Dems and GOP both claim earmark reform high ground

By Nick Schwellenbach

U.S. House Democrats and Republicans are in the midst of one-upping each other on the issue of earmarks – the very sort of earmarks that wer

A ‘Murtha Method’ encore

By Nick Schwellenbach

A review of the 2010 defense appropriations process reveals that most members of a key House of Representatives panel continue to engage in

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jim Moran":

"… ibutions by Taxpayers for Common Sense.Among the Center’s findings:Reps. Jim Moran (D-Va.), Murtha, and the subcommittee’s top Republican, C.W. Bill Young …"

Leaked document reveals six “Murtha Method” Reps. under investigation

By Nick Schwellenbach

Seven members of a powerful subcommittee that was the subject of a recent Center investigation are now being scrutinized by the House ethics

PMA Group ‘excel’s at access to Murtha, document shows

By Nick Schwellenbach

It’s the end of an era for Paul Magliocchetti and his lobbying shop, the PMA Group. After 20 years of existence, the firm is closing down ne