Category Archives: Rep. Patrick Murphy
Rep. Patrick Murphy on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Rep. Patrick Murphy, the sponsor of the legislation to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, was at Netroots Nation in Pittsburgh. He gave me a quick update on the status of his bill.
NBC10: Congressman Adler and Congressman Patrick Murphy Discuss Veterans Benefits
June 21, 2009: Congressman John Adler (NJ-03) and Congressman Patrick Murphy (PA-08) announce new efforts to increase job opportunities for veterans after hearing about the startling rate of unemployment for veterans ages 18 to 24.
Rep. Murphy (PA): Iraq Accountability Act Conference Report
The House debates the Iraq Accountability Act Conference Report: either endorse the President’s open-ended commitment to the war in Iraq or demand accountability, support our troops and set a timeline for the phased redeployment of our troops.
Rep. Patrick Murphy speaking out against Don’t Ask Don’t Tell in Philadelphia
Rep. Patrick Murphy speaking out against Don’t Ask Don’t Tell in Philadelphia.
Hearing on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” – Rep. Patrick Murphy 2
I interviewed the Representative from the 6th district, who is sponsoring legislation to repeal DADT. I asked him about public whip counts, Elaine Donnelly of the Center for Military Readiness, and his commitment to get rid of a law that … Continue reading
Rep. Patrick Murphy Closes Debate on Repealing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
The House is debating an Amendment by Patrick Murphy (D-PA) to repeal “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” after: (1) receipt of the recommendations of the Pentagon’s Comprehensive Review Working Group on how to implement a repeal of DADT (due December 1, … Continue reading
Rep. Murphy: Closing Speech on Iraq Accountability Act
TheHouse debates the US Troops Readiness, Veterans’ Health and Iraq Accountability Act. The House of Representatives has a choice: either endorse the President’s open-ended commitment to the war in Iraq or demand accountability, support our troops and set a timeline … Continue reading
Hearing on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” – Rep. Patrick Murphy
The Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee is currently holding a hearing, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Review.” The hearing will include testimony from military veterans on the effects of the policy. Rep. Patrick Murphy (PA-08), the only Iraq veteran in Congress, … Continue reading
Rep. Patrick Murphy Opens Debate on Repealing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
The House is debating an Amendment by Patrick Murphy (D-PA) to repeal “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” after: (1) receipt of the recommendations of the Pentagon’s Comprehensive Review Working Group on how to implement a repeal of DADT (due December 1, … Continue reading
Rep. Patrick Murphy On Cracking Down on Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Government Programs
The House is debating HR 3393, Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act. This bipartisan bill, which was introduced by Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA) and Rep. Brian Bilbray (R-CA), would reduce the waste, fraud and abuse of US taxpayer dollars resulting … Continue reading