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Veteran Democratic lawmaker Jack Murtha dies at 77

Democratic heavyweight Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) -- who went by Jack -- has died after complications following gallbladder surgery. A local news station said the congressman had died in the hospital with his family by his side at 1:18 PM ET Monday. Murtha was the chairman of the House Appropriations defense subcommittee, where he oversaw Pentagon spending. [...]

 

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