Topic: John Murtha

RNC Chair Steele says his own reelection doesn't matter now

The Monitor caught up with Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele on his 'Fire Pelosi Bus Tour.' He dismissed a question about whether he will run for reelection as party chair, saying that voters are more concerned about the November midterms.

House races 101: Is the Republican Party primed for a takeover?

Many more Democratic House seats than Republican ones are vulnerable this year. Republicans are targeting the Democrats' freshman class, plus some veteran lawmakers.

November election: Virginia race shows what Democrats are up against

House Democrats are trying to defend their record from GOP attacks. Here’s a closer look at a Virginia race, featuring freshman Rep. Gerald Connolly (D) and GOP challenger Keith Fimian, which could figure big in the November election.

'Pork barrel' spending: A big liability for lawmakers in 2010 election?

With the federal deficit at $1.5 trillion, some voters are balking at politicians who tout a record of securing ‘pork barrel’ projects.

PA-12: A template for Democrats in November election?

Democrat Mark Critz won the special election Tuesday in PA-12 – a Pennsylvania congressional district where President Obama has a 35 percent approval rating. In some ways, his campaign could be a model for Democrats in the November election.

Insurgent candidates prevail in US primaries: Joe Sestak prevails in Pennsylvania

Joe Sestak and Rand Paul defeat incumbents with high-level endorsements.

Arlen Specter out, Rand Paul advances, Blanche Lincoln fights on

Tuesday's primaries signal a restless electorate unwilling to follow the behest of either party establishment. Sen. Arlen Specter lost in Pennsylvania. 'Tea party' pick Rand Paul is GOP's Senate candidate in Kentucky. Sen. Blanche Lincoln faces a runoff in Arkansas.

Tuesday primaries: four crucial questions

The Tuesday primaries will be dominated by four key races in three states – Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Arkansas. On election eve, here is the central question to each race.

Republicans aim for a Scott Brown-style upset in Pennsylvania

Republicans are gunning for the House seat of the late Democratic Rep. John Murtha in Pennsylvania. They hope Tuesday's special election will replicate Scott Brown's 'Massachusetts miracle.'

Rep. John Murtha: lifelong hawk, military backer, brazen earmarker

Rep. John Murtha (D) of Pennsylvania, who died Monday, was the first Vietnam veteran to be elected to Congress. He also brought home billions in defense-related earmarks for his struggling district.

Joe Wilson rebuke is pure hypocrisy, claims Michael Steele

New information at hand about your lawmaker's 'earmarks'

A database from watchdog groups compares projects backed by members of Congress with campaign contributors. Billions are involved in potential conflicts of interest.

Hoyer says Murtha and other Dems should be investigated

Did lawmakers exchange millions in earmarks for campaign contributions?

Democrats mount impassioned defense of Pelosi

They defeat a resolution to investigate the Speaker and insist that the CIA is not above criticism.

New earmarks -- some are transparent, some are like Jimmy Hoffa

Is US fighting force big enough?

America needs a bigger military to stabilize weak or potentially threatening nations, some analysts argue.

Congress, Boeing riled by huge defense contract for foreign firm

The Air Force's $35 billion award to a European aircraft company is one of its largest ever.

Election '08: For candidates, Iraq debate shifts

The question used to be 'withdraw or not'? But now, some progress in Iraq is prompting a more nuanced discussion.

U.S. soldier convicted of assault in Iraq death

The Kirkuk incident was not manslaughter, jury finds. Trial for 2005 Haditha killings is slated for March 3.

Congress eyes defense cuts

The Army's multibillion-dollar modernization program, the Future Combat System, faces serious challenge this year.