Saturday, March 9, 2013
Winning artwork will be showcased in U.S. capitol.
U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy (R-Upper St. Clair) invites high school artists across the 18th Congressional district, including Peters Township, to participate in his annual Congressional Art Competition. Each year, members of Congress are asked to submit one piece of artwork that best represents their district to be displayed in the walkway between the Capitol Building and the House office buildings for a period of one year. “The exceptional talent of our young local artists continues to impress me year after year,” Murphy said. “I’m especially excited to view 2013 submissions under our new patriotic theme. I urge our young artists to take part in this unique opportunity to demonstrate their talents and promote the southwestern Pennsylvania region…
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Tell us what you think is the best way for President Obama and Congress to work together to keep tax rates from rising and major spending cuts from being enacted in January.
Last year, Congress and President Barack Obama agreed to a program—now known as the "fiscal cliff"— to reduce the federal deficit. If Congress and the president don't reach an agreement within the next few weeks, tax rates will rise in January for almost all Americans and major spending cuts will automatically occur next year in most government spending programs. Democrats and Republicans don't agree about how to best raise the federal government's revenues. The president and most congressional Democrats favor tax rate increases on the wealthiest Americans. Most congressional Republicans call instead for closing loopholes and reforming the tax code. Both parties have indicated a willingness to implement spending cuts. A point of …
Friday, November 30, 2012
The Republican's district includes Peters.
U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy (R-Upper St. Clair) has been appointed as the chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives' Energy & Commerce Committee. "I'm honored to serve as Subcommittee Chairman under the skilled and accomplished leadership of Chairman Fred Upton," said Rep. Murphy, a Republican whose 18th Congressional District includes Peters Township, in a news release. "The Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee serves a critical role in conducting investigations and in federal government oversight. "I join Chairman Upton in extending my sincere appreciation to Congressman Cliff Stearns for his exceptional leadership of this panel during the 112th Congress, and I look forward to continuing…
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Murphy credits his win to knowing the needs of southwestern Pennsylvania.
It's official. U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy (R-Upper St. Clair) will serve a sixth term. Murphy declared victory around 10:15 p.m. against retired state police trooper and current Washington County Commissioner Larry Maggi, a Democrat. In his victory speech, Murphy credited the win to understanding the needs of southwestern Pennsylvania. He called his team from Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. to join him on the stage and thanked them. Also joining Murphy on stage was his wife, daughter and daughter's fiance. Maggi released this statement following the defeat: "Although we did not get the results we wanted, I am incredibly proud of the campaign I ran. We stuck to the issues, offered a contrast,and educated voters on what Congress is doing on the …
Sunday, October 7, 2012
The Upper St. Clair resident is seeking his sixth term.
Name : Tim Murphy Age : 60 Place of residence : Upper St. Clair, PA Bachelors degree from Wheeling Jesuit University, master’s degree from Cleveland State University and PhD from the University of Pittsburgh Job titles held : Psychologist; Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh; Pennsylvania State Senator Party affiliation : Republican Running for a: Federal office Running for position: U.S. Congress Chamber/district: 18 Incumbent: Yes First elected: 2002 Previous elective offices : Pennsylvania State Senator Washington, D.C. Office : 322 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Main District Office: 504 Washington Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15228 Westmoreland District Office: 2040 Frederickson Place Greensburg, PA 15601 …
Maggi is challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy.
Name : Larry Maggi Age : 62 Place of residence : Buffalo Township College : California University of Pennsylvania Degree : BS in Education, Secondary History Year of graduation : 1976 Job titles held : Corporal in the US Marine Corp; Owner of Maggi Convenience Store; State Trooper, County Sheriff; and County Commissioner Employers : Marine; Maggi Convenience Store; Pennsylvania State Police; County Sheriff; and County Commissioner Party affiliation : Democrat Running for a: U.S. House of Representatives Running for position: U.S. House of Representatives Chamber/district: Congressional District 18 Incumbent: No First elected: County Sheriff in 1997 Previous elective offices : County Sheriff, County Commissioner Unsuccessful bids for …
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Incumbent Tim Murphy beat Peters Township native Evan Feinberg in the race for Congress.
Five-time Republican incumbent Tim Murphy is on his way to a sixth term as representative of the 18th Congressional District. Murphy won a place on the ballot over challenger Peters Township native Evan Feinberg. Murphy will face Democrat Larry Maggi of Washington County in the November general election. Maggi currently serves as a Washington County commissioner. “We have so many good people here, I want to thank everybody,” Murphy said to supporters at Clarion Hotel in Green Tree on Tuesday evening. “What an army of people we had out there who were working hard all the time. It’s time for me to be grateful and thank all of you.” The November election will focus on representing the people of the district and letting them know they have a …
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
More than 30 people congregated in front of U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy's Mt. Lebanon office on Tax Day.
More than 30 people protested outside of U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy's Mt. Lebanon office Tuesday calling on him to support the Buffett Rule. "We're speaking out on Tax Day because the middle class and working poor paid a higher tax rate than Mitt Romney, Wells Fargo and many other big corporations and rich people," said John Hemington of Peters Township. "The poor and middle class have been paying their fair share for a long time. It's time for the 1 percent to pay their fair share, too." The Buffett Rule is a tax plan proposed by President Barack Obama that would require a minimum tax of 30 percent to individuals making more than a million dollars a year. It's named for billionaire investor Warren Buffett, who has said it is unfair for him to …
Saturday, February 18, 2012
The National Right to Life PAC and the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation PAC endorsed U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy Thursday.
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Saturday, February 18, 2012
The National Right to Life PAC and the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation PAC endorsed U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy Thursday in his bid for re-election to Congress representing Pennsylvania’s 18th congressional district. In the endorsement letter to Murphy, R-Upper St. Clair, the National Right to Life PAC stated, “We believe that your exemplary pro-life record has earned you the support of all voters who are concerned with the right to life and with the protection of the most vulnerable members of the human family.” The Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation PAC endorsement stated, “Your strong pro-life voting record in Congress shows your unwavering commitment to protecting the sanctity of innocent human life. We especially commend your support for the …
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Pastor of Journey Assembly of God Church in Bridgeville will say the opening prayer and lead the Pledge of Allegiance today.
The pastor of a Bridgeville church has been selected to give the opening prayer when the U.S. House of Representatives gather at noon today in the Capitol building. Bryan Thiessen, who is pastor of the Journey Assembly of God Church on Prestley Road, was selected by Congressman Tim Murphy to give the invocation and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. With 435 congressmen, it’s an honor that comes around to religious leaders in this area only once every few years. “I’m sure this is exciting for him,” Murphy told Chartiers Valley Patch. “To be able to give the opening prayer is very rare. I’m sure the issue is more about delivering the message. It’s still a good tradition every day that Congress (starts) with the prayer and the Pledge.” Murphy, a…
Mike Jones
8:05 pm on Thursday, December 6, 2012
My mom lost all of her stock in the bailout. She's still bitter about it, but she would've lost it anyway if they had liquidated without the bailout. She probably should've sold it in the 90s. Still, I'm thankful that the bailout agreement left some legacy money/health care for my grandmother, who is practically dependent on it today. more ›