Saturday, December 15, 2012
Murphy shares 10 suggestions to help adults reassure and comfort children during this difficult and confusing time.
U.S. Rep. Murphy (R-Upper St. Clair) released the following statement on the violent shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. "(Friday's) senseless tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School leaves us all shocked. We don’t have words to explain our grief, and we cannot begin to understand what would cause an individual to inflict this kind of pain on fellow human beings, let alone defenseless children. To the grieving families, our deepest condolences go out to you all. For the many teachers, first responders, police officers and emergency personnel who were focused on returning the students to safety, we thank you for putting yourself in harm's way to save a child's life. We hold you all close in our prayers.” Prior to …
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 …
Thursday, November 29, 2012
The Republican's district includes Upper St. Clair.
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 all of Upper St. Clair 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 …
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 …
Monday, July 2, 2012
Defense Secretary Panetta halts aircraft retirements at base until Congress takes action.
Update: U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Upper St. Clair, announced today that the 911th Airlift Wing in Moon Township will remain open for at least one more year following a directive from Defense Secretary Leon Panetta. Panetta directed Air Force officials to delay any aircraft transfers or retirements until Congress takes action on the measure. The Secretary toured the 911th in June. The reprieve will maintain more than 1,100 military and 300 civilian jobs at the air base. From the Congressman: “This is welcome news for our region’s military families and an important recognition of the role Congress must play in authorizing base closures and major changes to our military’s structure. Even with this decision, our efforts are not finished, and …
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
The Nuns on the Bus tour stopped in Mt. Lebanon during its cross-country trip to speak with the staff of U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy about the federal budget.
To make sure her followers got her message loud and clear, Sister Simone Campbell had them repeat it: “Reasonable revenue for responsible programs.” That’s the Cliff’s Notes version of the federal budget proposition put forth by the group of women traveling through nine states, calling themselves Nuns on the Bus for their mode of transportation. “There’s an alternative. It’s called the Faithful Budget,” Campbell said Wednesday afternoon following the nuns’ stop to speak with staff members at the Mt. Lebanon office of U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Upper St. Clair. “It has 55 pages. That’s a little daunting when you’re trying to do a sound bite, but I can it to you in five words, and we’re going to learn real fast.” Many of the 150 or so who …
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Friday, June 22, 2012
U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy has authored legislation to establish the first-ever program bringing life-saving generic medications to market faster.
Upper St. Clair residents live in what many now call a medical mecca: There are health care facilities galore, and more under construction. The House of Representatives Wednesday approved a major reauthorization of Food and Drug Administration programs related to approval of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Included in the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (S. 3187) was legislation authored by Congressman Tim Murphy, R-Upper St. Clair, to establish the first-ever program bringing life-saving generic medications to market faster and to close a major safety gap in the global drug supply chain. “Real reform of the nation’s broken health care system begins with promoting quality and affordability," he stated. "Life-…
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Four Upper St. Clair students entered the contest.
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
Every spring, the United States House of Representatives sponsors the Congressional Art Competition for high school students across the nation to compete for national recognition and the opportunity to exhibit their artwork in Congress. The competition, held in congressional districts throughout the country, came to the 18th congressional district this past Saturday when U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy (R-Upper St. Clair) hosted his 2012 Congressional Art Competition at The Galleria in Mt. Lebanon. With a gallery of artwork submitted by 32 students from 16 high schools in the district, a panel of judges comprised of local artists in the community awarded the winners on the basis of composition, creativity and artistic skill. Abigail DeIvliis, Alaina …
Richard from Upper St Clair
3:55 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
You are correct Duke , I am not an expert in regards to guns.... But I will be as we continue the discussion and the ultimate ban on automatic and semi automatic weapons in the U.S. more ›