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 "John P. Murtha":

"… round several panel members, including its chairman, Pennsylvania Democrat John P. Murtha.Last month, the Center reported that in 2008, 12 out of 16 members of the …"

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 "John P. Murtha":

"… ding region through earmarks by its congressional representative, Democrat John P. Murtha, chair of the powerful House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. Those ea …"

"… cience program, according to the foundation. The name of the facility? The John P. Murtha Neuroscience and Pain Institute. …"

New life for the F-22 Raptor

By Nick Schwellenbach

Faced with the potential of massive job losses and under heavy lobbying pressure earlier this year, the powerful House Armed Services Commit

Excerpts from this story referencing "John P. Murtha":

"… rielle Carruth, a former staffer for House Defense Appropriations Chairman John P. Murtha of Pennsylvania. Murtha’s subcommittee is one congressional battleground …"