Abortion Issues

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2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of Planned Parenthood 15 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 50 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 28 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 50 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 53 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 70 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Democrats for Life of America 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 91 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 9 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2000.

1999-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 8 percent in 1999-2002.

1999-2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 95 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 14 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 92 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 9 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 28 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 95 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 6 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 91 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the NARAL Pro-Choice America considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 13 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the National Right to Life Committee considered to be the most important in 1996, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

1995-2004  On the votes that the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association considered to be the most important in 1995-2004, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 23 percent of the time.

1995-2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 0 percent in 1995-2003.

1995-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 22 percent in 1995-1998.

1993-1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 40 percent in 1993-1996.

Agriculture Issues

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2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 93 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Farmers Union's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 100.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 95 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the United Fresh Produce Association 100 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 64 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 33 percent in 2005.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 67 percent in 2003-2004.

2002  Based on a 2002 survey given to all congressional candidates Vote Hemp chose to rate Representative Murtha as Fence Sitter.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Minnesota Farm Bureau 12 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Minnesota Farm Bureau 21 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 71 percent in 2001-2002.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 33 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 83 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 60 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 78 percent in 1998.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 86 percent in 1997.

1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 73 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 43 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 90 percent in 1995.

1994  On the votes that the National Farmers Union considered to be the most important in 1994 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 63 percent of the time.

Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues

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2008  In 2008 Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance gave Representative Murtha a grade of 25.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Big Cat Rescue gave Representative Murtha a grade of 66.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 81 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 75 percent in 2007-2008. Members of Congress who led as prime sponsors of pro-animal legislation received "extra-credit" equivalent to one vote or one co sponsorship, 17% for a Senator or 8% for a Representative of the House.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 75 percent in both sessions of Congress in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 67 percent in the first session of Congress in 2007.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Animal Interest Alliance Trust 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Big Cat Rescue 67 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 42 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 42 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 34 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Humane Association 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 33 percent in 2004.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Humane Association 33 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 33 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 33 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 33 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 33 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 33 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 33 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance 100 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Humane Association 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 17 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 13 percent in 2000.

1999  On the votes that the The Humane Society of the United States considered to be the most important in 1999 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 17 percent of the time.

1997  On the votes that the The Humane Society of the United States considered to be the most important in 1997 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

1995-1996  On the votes that the The Humane Society Legislative Fund considered to be the most important in 1995-1996, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

1995  On the votes that the The Humane Society of the United States considered to be the most important in 1995 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

1993-1994  On the votes that the The Humane Society of the United States considered to be the most important in 1993-1994 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 38 percent of the time.

Arts and Humanities

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2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 82 percent in 2006.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 93 percent in 2004.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 100 percent in 2002.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 100 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 100 percent in 2000.

Budget, Spending and Taxes

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2008  Americans for Fair Taxation considered how each congressional representative stood on the FairTax, illustrated with +3 as a sponsorship, +2 as a co-sponsorship, +1 as support, 0 as does not support, and -1 as against. In 2008, the actions of Representative Murtha is represented by 0.

2008  In 2008 National Taxpayers Union gave Representative Murtha a rating of F.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 5 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 10 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 National Taxpayers Union gave Representative Murtha a grade of F.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 18 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 17 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 23 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens for Tax Justice 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 24 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 21 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 29 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 21 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 33 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 30 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 20 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 13 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 38 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 18 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 17 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 20 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 26 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 35 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 10 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 21 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 17 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2001-2002, the Concord Coalition gave Representative Murtha a rating of 68 percent.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 25 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 24 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 14 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 20 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 24 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 45 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 5 percent in 2000.

2000  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2000, the Concord Coalition gave Representative Murtha a rating of 33 percent.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 8 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 12 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 10 percent in 1999.

1999  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1999, the Concord Coalition gave Representative Murtha a rating of 35 percent.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 17 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 23 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 10 percent in 1998.

1998  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1998, the Concord Coalition gave Representative Murtha a rating of 37 percent.

1998  According to the National Taxpayers Union, in 1998 Representative Murtha, on ALL votes dealing with spending, voted to reduce or not increase spending 14 percent of the time.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 29 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 24 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1997, the Concord Coalition gave Representative Murtha a rating of 56 percent.

1997  According to the National Taxpayers Union, in 1997 Representative Murtha, on ALL votes dealing with spending, voted to reduce or not increase spending 27 percent of the time.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 8 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1996, the Concord Coalition gave Representative Murtha a rating of 62 percent.

1995-1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 20 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1995, the Concord Coalition gave Representative Murtha a rating of 32 percent.

1995  According to the National Taxpayers Union, in 1995 Representative Murtha , on ALL votes dealing with spending, voted to reduce or not increase spending 22 percent of the time.

Business and Consumers

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2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 20 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 65 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Lifetime 39 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to American Forest and Paper Association's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 66 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 75 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 30 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 National Federation of Independent Business gave Representative Murtha a rating of 56 in its 110th (2007-2008) Pre-Election Congressional Report.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Restaurant Association's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 60.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Retail Federation's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 40 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 66 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 70 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 80 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 14 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Consumer Alliance for Energy Security 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 20 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 50 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 43 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 41 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 50 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 72 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Warehouse Logistics Association 40 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 43 percent in 2005-2006. The following ratings indicate the degree that each elected official supported the interests of the organization in that year.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 25 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 21 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 20 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 38 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 41 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 36 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 47 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 48 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 30 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 38 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 62 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Financial Executives International 50 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association of Government Contractors 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 30 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 27 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 48 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 20 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 16 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 25 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 23 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 38 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 17 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 23 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 36 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 20 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 62 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the United States Business and Industry Council 69 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 20 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 25 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 28 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association of Government Contractors 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 14 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 23 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 67 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 43 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 33 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 61 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 33 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 20 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 28 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 30 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 18 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 36 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 73 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 27 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 33 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 33 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 33 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 52 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 14 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 22 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 78 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 13 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 45 percent in 2000.

1999-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 24 percent in 1999-2006.

1999-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 0 percent in 1999-2004.

1999-2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 21 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 67 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 33 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 15 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 50 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 43 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 36 percent in 1998.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 89 percent in 1998.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 25 percent in 1998.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 47 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 22 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 38 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 32 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 40 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 16 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 67 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 40 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 27 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 56 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Business-Industry Political Action Committee considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 3 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the Consumer Federation of America considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 69 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 25 percent of the time.

1995-1996  On the votes that the Associated Builders & Contractors considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 14 percent of the time.

1995-1996  On the votes that the National Federation of Independent Business considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 28 percent of the time.

1995-1996  On the votes that the Public Citizen's Congress Watch considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 57 percent of the time.

1995  On the votes that the Associated Builders & Contractors considered to be the most important in 1995 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 17 percent of the time.

Campaign Finance and Election Issues

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2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007.

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

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2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 91 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 67.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 70 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Leadership Conference on Civil Rights's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 100.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 93 percent.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 45 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Representative Murtha a rating of 0.

2007  In 2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Representative Murtha a grade of 100.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 100.

2007  In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Representative Murtha a rating of 40.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 93 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 92 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 National Council of La Raza gave Representative Murtha a grade of 100.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Association of Community Organization for Reform Now (ACORN) 89 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 96 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 77 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 63 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Iranian American Political Action Committee 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 81 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 2 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 74 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Council of La Raza 66 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Council of La Raza 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 44 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 17 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 94 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 70 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Library Association 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 89 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 75 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 33 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 72 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 78 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 55 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 33 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 91 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 86 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 57 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 60 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 80 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 60 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 88 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 62 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 40 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 73 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda 73 percent in 1999.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 56 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Campaign for a Color Blind America 0 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 38 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 96 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 83.3 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda 88 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 33 percent in 1997.

1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 56 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 25 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 80 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 64 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda 70 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Libertarian Party - Personal Freedom 0 percent in 1995.

1995  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Libertarian Party - Personal Freedom 10 percent in 1995.

1995  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Libertarian Party - Personal Freedom 5 percent in 1995.

Congressional and Legislative Affairs

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2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Grassroots Netroots Alliance 46 percent in 2007-2008.

Conservative

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Summer 2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 50 percent in Summer 2003.

Spring 2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 25 percent in Spring 2004.

Fall 2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 0 percent in Fall 2004.

2008  In 2008 American Conservative Union gave Representative Murtha a rating of 4 percent.

2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 30 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 0 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Americans for Prosperity's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 0.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Campaign for Working Families's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 17.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 30 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 31 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 13 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 8 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 20 percent in the Spring 2007 session.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 11 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the GOPUSA 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 38.8 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 44 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 39 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 33 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 0 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Traditional Values Coalition gave Representative Murtha a grade of 25.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 28 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 37 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 29 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 40 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 42 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 40 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 37 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 14 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Traditional Values Coalition 28 percent in 2006

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 28 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 40 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 13 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 40 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 36 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 38 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 40 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Economic Liberties on economic issues 25 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Personal Liberties on personal liberties 55 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 30 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Christian Action Network 55 percent during their legislative career up until 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 53 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 23 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 35 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 40 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 25 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 62 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 62 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 56 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 62 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Center for Reclaiming America 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 53 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 69 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 31 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 45 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 44 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 46 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 44 percent in 2003.

2003  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 45.

2003  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 45.

2003  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 45.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 32 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 33 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 39 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 47 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 42 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 58 percent in 2002.

2002  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2002, Representative Murtha voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 34 percent of the Representatives.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 44 percent in 2002.

2002  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2002, Representative Murtha voted more conservative on social policy issues than 47 percent of the Representatives.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 66 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 56 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 52 percent in 2002.

2002  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 52.

2002  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 52.

2002  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 52.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 49 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 52 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 48 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 20 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 27 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 36 percent in 2001.

2001  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2001, Representative Murtha voted more conservative on social policy issues than 47 percent of the Representatives.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 72 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 61 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 52 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 50 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 24 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 58 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 30 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 33 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 39 percent in 2000.

2000  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 2000 Representative Murtha voted more conservative on social policy issues than 54 percent of the [HOUSE].

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 67 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 60 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 45 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 37 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 47 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 24 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 32 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 40 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Defense/Foreign Policy calculations, in 1999 Representative Murtha voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 40 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 38 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1999 Representative Murtha voted more conservative on social policy issues than 50 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 62 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1999 Representative Murtha voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 59 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 50 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 21 percent in 1998.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 25 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1998 Representative Murtha voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 36 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 37 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1998 Representative Murtha voted more conservative on social policy issues than 48 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 61 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1998 Representative Murtha voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 64 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 52 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  On the votes that the Christian Coalition considered to be the most important in 1997-1998 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 47 percent of the time.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 25 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 32 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 33 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 28 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 20 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the American Conservative Union considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 25 percent of the time.

1996  According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1996 Representative Murtha voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 48 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 18 percent in 1996.

1996  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1996 Representative Murtha voted more conservative on social policy issues than 45 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 79 percent in 1996.

1996  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign\Defense Policy calculations, in 1996 Representative Murtha voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 50 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 53 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  On the votes that the Christian Coalition considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 26 percent of the time.

1995-1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 75 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 29 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 40 percent in 1995.

Crime Issues

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2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 60 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 50 percent in 2003-2004.

1999-2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 22 percent in 1999-2000.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 60 percent in 1997-1998.

1995-1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 50 percent in 1995-1996.

Drug Issues

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2007-2008  On the votes used to calculate its ratings for members of the 2007-2008 House of Representatives, the Drug Policy Alliance Network gave Representative Murtha a rating of 75 percent.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Drug Policy Alliance Network 33 percent in 2006.

2006  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of -10.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors 88 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Drug Policy Alliance Network 33 percent in 2005.

2005  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of -3.

Education

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2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 National Education Association gave Representative Murtha a grade of A.

2007  In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Representative Murtha a grade of 100.

2007  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2007, the Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development gave Representative Murtha a rating of 100 percent.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 62 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 100 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 National Education Association gave Representative Murtha a grade of A.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interest of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 88 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 100 percent in 2005.

2005  On the votes that the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) considered to be the most important in 2005, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Education Association 94 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 92 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 40 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Education Association 91 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 50 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 75 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the English First 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 86 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Education Association 90 percent in 1999.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Education Association 90 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Education Association 79 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the National Education Association considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 86 percent of the time.

1995-1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Student Association 64 percent in 1995-1996.

Employment and Affirmative Action

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2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 0 percent in 2008.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Employment Lawyers Association 66 percent in 2007.

Energy Issues

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2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 10 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Consumer Alliance for Energy Security 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Campaign for America's Future 83 percent in 2005-2006 on energy legislation.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Coalition for Ethanol 100 percent in 2001.

Environmental Issues

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2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Environment America 85 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 81 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 82 percent in the First and Second Sessions of Congress in 2007-2008.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to American Land Rights Association's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 8.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 80 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 75 percent in the First Session of the 110th House of Congress in 2007.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 55 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Wind Energy Association 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 58 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 56 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 33 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 56 percent in 2005-2006

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Partnership for America 31 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 43 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 33 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 56 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 45 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 40 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 36 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 55 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Parks Conservation Association 84 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 25 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 50 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 60 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 45 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Sierra Club 25 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 67 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 41 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 60 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 60 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 0 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 37 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 64 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 38 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 45 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 25 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 38 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 38 percent in 1997.

1995-1996  On the votes that the League of Conservation Voters considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

Family and Children Issues

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2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Family Association 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Family Research Council 23 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Arc 57 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Children's Health Fund 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Children's Defense Fund's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 100.

2007  In 2007 Family Research Council gave Representative Murtha a grade of 18.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Family Research Council 28 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Family Association 75 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Arc 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 78 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Family Research Council 31 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Family Research Council 33 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 91 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Family Association 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Family Research Council 54 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the School Nutrition Association 67 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Family Voices 80 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  On the votes that the Family Research Council considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.(Due to the 49-51 split in the Senate, an insufficient number of votes were taken on issues of concern to warrant inclusion).

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 73 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Family Research Council 50 percent in 2001.(Due to the 49-51 split in the Senate, an insufficient number of votes were taken on issues of concern to warrant inclusion).

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 80 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Family Research Council 66 percent in 2000.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 86 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 88 percent in 1998.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 89 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Children's Defense Fund considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 64 percent of the time.

Foreign Aid and Policy Issues

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2008  In 2008 Armenian National Committee of America gave Representative Murtha a grade of F-.

2008  In 2008 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Murtha a grade of B+.

2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 50 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Peace Action West 60 percent in 2008.

2008  Based off when the senators or representatives came into office and how many of the possible actions during their terms they have taken to help end LRA violence and support lasting peace in Uganda, Resolve Uganda - Career gave Representative Murtha a grade of F.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the ACT! for America 33.3 percent in 2007-2008 when voting on Issues in the 110th Congressional Session.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Council for a Livable World gave Representative Murtha a rating of 50 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Nuclear Age Peace Foundation gave Representative Murtha a grade of 66 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Representative Murtha a rating of 0.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of -4.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (WRMEA) +3 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  In 2007 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Murtha a grade of B.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 78 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 91 percent in 2007.

2007  On the votes that the Latin America Working Group considered to be the most important in 2007, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 20 percent of the time.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Peace Action West 45 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Representative Murtha a grade of C based on voting records, bill sponsorship and other activities related to ending the genocide in Darfur.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of -2.

2006  In 2006 Armenian National Committee of America gave Representative Murtha a grade of D.

2006  In 2006 Church World Service gave Representative Murtha a grade of 33.

2006  In 2006 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Murtha a grade of B-.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 40 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Peace Action 36 percent in 2006.

2006  In 2006, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Representative Murtha a grade of C based on voting records, bill sponsorship and other activities related to ending the genocide in Darfur.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 56 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 33 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of -4.

2005  In 2005 Church World Service gave Representative Murtha a rating of 100.

2005  In 2005 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Murtha a rating of B.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Council on American-Islamic Relations 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Peace Action 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the PeacePAC 69 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Armenian National Committee of America 8 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Center for International Policy 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 25 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 29 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Peace Action 20 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to American Muslims for Jerusalem's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of -6.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 47 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the PeacePAC 45 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of -2.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 11 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 22 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Peace Action 44 percent in 2003.

2003  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 0.

2002-2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens for Global Solutions 36 percent in 2002-2003.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Peace Action 20 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Foreign Service Association 81 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  On the votes , introduction of legislation, sponsorship or co-sponsorship of legislation and public speaking on legislation, for legistation, that the American Muslims for Jerusalem considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Representative Murtha, rated 0.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 22 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 17 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 36 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Peace Action 13 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 50 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Peace Action 0 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the PeacePAC 14 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 64 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Peace Action 18 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 63 percent in 1998.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Peace Action 25 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the PeacePAC 25 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 47 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Peace Action 8 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Peace Action considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 10 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the PeacePAC considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 10 percent of the time.

1995-2000  Based on the votes, committee votes, co-sponsorships and other leadership actions that took place between 1995-2000 the Armenian National Committee of America assigned Representative Murtha a grade of D. With grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F-.

1995-1996  On the votes that the Friends Committee on National Legislation considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 40 percent of the time.

1995  On the votes that the Peace Action considered to be the most important in 1995 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 25 percent of the time.

Government Reform

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2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association of Counties's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 83 percent.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 2 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 45 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 45 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 15 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Freedom Democrats-Economic Issues 3 percent on economic issues in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Freedom Democrats-Social Issues 53 percent on social issues in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interest of the National Association of Counties 77 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 15 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 33 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 5 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 38 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 38 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Radical Middle 5 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 16 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 48 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 48 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 20 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 45 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association of Counties 57 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Radical Middle 10 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 24 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 40 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 13 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association of Counties 33 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all candidates in 1999-2000, the Common Cause assigned Representative Murtha a grade of 0 (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

1999-2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 40 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 8 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 37 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 14 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 37 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 18 percent in 1997.

1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 12 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 53 percent in 1995-1996.

Gun Issues

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2008  In 2008 National Rifle Association gave Representative Murtha a grade of A, in its scorecard for candidates seeking office in 2008.

2007  In 2007 Gun Owners of America gave Representative Murtha a grade of B-.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2006, the National Rifle Association assigned Representative Murtha a grade of A (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 75 percent in 2005.

2004  Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2004, the National Rifle Association assigned Representative Murtha a grade of A (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 40 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 15 percent from 1988-2003 (Senate) or 1991-2003 (House).

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence 0 percent in 2003.

2003  In 2003 Gun Owners of America gave Representative Murtha a grade of C-.

2002  On the votes that the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence considered to be the most important as of 2002, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 15 percent of the time. These scores are cumulative for each representative's time in their current office. The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence considered votes from 1988-2002 in the House and 1991-2002 in the Senate when determining these scores.

2002  Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2002, the National Rifle Association assigned Representative Murtha a grade of A+ (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2001-2002  Based on the results of a questionnaire the Gun Owners of America assigned Representative Murtha a grade of C- (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F-).

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence 0 percent in 2001.

2000  Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2000, the National Rifle Association assigned Representative Murtha a grade of A+ (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

1999-2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence 0 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Based on the results of a questionnaire the Gun Owners of America assigned Representative Murtha a grade of C- (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F-).

1990-1996  On the votes that the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence considered to be the most important in 1990-1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1988-2008  Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all candidates from 1988-2008, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence assigned Representative Murtha a grade of 11 percent.

1987-1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 13 percent in 1987-1999.

Health Issues

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2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 100 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 25 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Saint Joseph Health System gave Representative Murtha a grade of 100.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Children's Health Fund 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Alliance For Headache Disorders Advocacy 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Academy of Family Physicians 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Association of University Centers on Disabilites 60 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance gave Representative Murtha a rating of 50.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007.

2007  On the votes that the The Children's Health Fund considered to be the most important in 2007, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 30 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 60 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Nurses Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 25 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Rural Health Association 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  On the votes that the Saint Joseph Health System considered to be the most important in 2005-2006, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 80 percent of the time.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 88 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The American College of Physicians 100 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 67 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens for Health - Whole Person Health Rating 50 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 75 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 89 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Global AIDS Alliance 100 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 50 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 80 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 50 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Medical Association 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 75 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 60 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 0 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Medical Association 100 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 75 percent in 2000.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Medical Association 100 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 57 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 50 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 55 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 29 percent in 1997.

1995-1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 73 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Smokefree Action 42 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  On the votes that the American Public Health Association considered to be the most important in 1995 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 75 percent of the time.

Immigration

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2007-2008  In 2007-2008 English First gave Representative Murtha a grade of F.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 8 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Representative Murtha a rating of 0.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 U.S. English gave Representative Murtha a grade of F.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the English First 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 50 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the English First 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2008  Based on lifetime voting records on immigration issues in 2005-2008, the Americans for Better Immigration assigned Representative Murtha a grade of D+ (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of Americans for Better Immigration 29 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Iranian American Political Action Committee 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 25 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 67 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Immigration Control 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 57 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 25 percent in 2003-2006.

2003-2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 23 percent in 2003-2005.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 50 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 50 percent in 2001.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 29 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Immigration Control 0 percent in 1997.

1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Immigration Control 48 percent in 1996.

1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 50 percent in 1996.

1995-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 75 percent from 1995-2004.

1989-2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 32 percent in 1989-2003.

1989-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of Americans for Better Immigration 29 percent from 1989-2002.

1989-2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 29 percent in 1989-2001.

Labor

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2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the AFL-CIO - Lifetime 91 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees - Lifetime 88 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Utility Workers Union of America 100 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Federally Employed Women's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 70.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Int 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 70 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers gave Representative Murtha a grade of 100.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 94 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 20 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 100 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Utility Workers Union of America gave Representative Murtha a grade of 100.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 83 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 50 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 83 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 92 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 75 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 33 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 93 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 86 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 93 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 93 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 86 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 75 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 78 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 87 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Workplace Fairness 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 46 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Int 79 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 92 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association for the Self-Employed 29 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 89 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 87 percent in 2003.Those who supported or provided other assistance in connection with a UAW organizing drive are given an extra 10% bonus.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Workplace Fairness 100 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Benefits Council 0 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 88 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association 33 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 82 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 83 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 88 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association for the Self-Employed 57 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Benefits Council 33 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 87 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 75 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 100 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Benefits Council 67 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 91 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 100 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 100 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 85 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 93 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Association of Fire Fighters 89 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 90 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 83 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 80 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 86 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 92 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 87 percent in 1998.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 1998.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 1998.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 83 percent in 1998.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 1998.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 90 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 100 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 100 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 88 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 75 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 83 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 92 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the American Federation of Government Employees considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 95 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the Communications Workers of America considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 44 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the United Auto Workers considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 95 percent of the time.

1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 100 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  On the votes that the International Association of Fire Fighters considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

1995  On the votes that the United Food & Commercial Workers considered to be the most important in 1995 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 95 percent of the time.

1993  On the votes that the United Food & Commercial Workers considered to be the most important in 1993 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

Legal Issues

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2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Bar Association 50 percent in 2001-2002.

1999-2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Bar Association 50 percent in 1999-2000.

Liberal

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2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 85 percent in 2008.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 95 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Representative Murtha a rating of 40.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 61.2 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 56 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 61 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 66 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 65 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 60 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 58 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 59 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 62 percent in 2006.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 75 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 75 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 62 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 38 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 60 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 64 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 62 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 50 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 64 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 66 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 60 percent in 2004.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 85 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 60 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 55 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 56 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 53 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 55 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 55 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 42 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 58 percent in 2002.

2002  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2002, Representative Murtha voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 34 percent of the Representatives.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 44 percent in 2002.

2002  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2002, Representative Murtha voted more conservative on social policy issues than 47 percent of the Representatives.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 66 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 56 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 52 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 65 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the People for the American Way 59 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 65 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 73 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 27 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 36 percent in 2001.

2001  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2001, Representative Murtha voted more conservative on social policy issues than 47 percent of the Representatives.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 72 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 61 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 52 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 55 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 33 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 39 percent in 2000.

2000  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 2000 Representative Murtha voted more conservative on social policy issues than 54 percent of the [HOUSE].

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 67 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 60 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 45 percent in 2000.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 60 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Defense/Foreign Policy calculations, in 1999 Representative Murtha voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 40 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 38 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1999 Representative Murtha voted more conservative on social policy issues than 50 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 62 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1999 Representative Murtha voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 59 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 50 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 75 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1998 Representative Murtha voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 36 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 37 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1998 Representative Murtha voted more conservative on social policy issues than 48 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 61 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1998 Representative Murtha voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 64 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 52 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 65 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 50 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Americans for Democratic Action considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 55 percent of the time.

1996  According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1996 Representative Murtha voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 48 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 18 percent in 1996.

1996  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1996 Representative Murtha voted more conservative on social policy issues than 45 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 79 percent in 1996.

1996  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign\Defense Policy calculations, in 1996 Representative Murtha voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 50 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 53 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  On the votes that the National Committee for an Effective Congress considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 70 percent of the time.

Military Issues

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2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 50 percent in 2006.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 61 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 92 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 69 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 49 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 80 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 50 percent in 2000.

National Security Issues

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2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 50 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Center for Security Policy gave Representative Murtha a rating of 13 percent.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 48 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 25 percent in 2002.

1998-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 60 percent in 1998-2002.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 55 percent in 1997.

1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 77 percent in 1996.

Science and Medical Research

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2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 0 percent in 2006.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of Parkinsons Action Network 100 percent in 2005.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Society of Anesthesiologists 50 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 50 percent in 2003.

Senior and Social Security Issues

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2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 97 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Representative Murtha a grade of B+.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 90 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Retire Safe 29 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging 100 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 89 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 67 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 80 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 50 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 92 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 80 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 100 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the 60 Plus Association 10 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 100 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 90 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the National Council of Senior Citizens considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 80 percent of the time.

1995-1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the 60 Plus Association 6 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 80 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 100 percent in 1995-1996.

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the PFLAG, Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays 100 percent in 2007.

Social Issues

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2008  In 2008 Drum Major Institute for Public Policy gave Representative Murtha a grade of A.

2008  In 2008 NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby gave Representative Murtha a rating of 100 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of Population Action International 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on the votes, committee votes, co-sponsorships and other leadership actions that took place between 2007-2008 the Secular Coalition for America assigned Representative Murtha a grade of C. With grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F.

2007  In 2007 Drum Major Institute for Public Policy gave Representative Murtha a grade of A.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 62.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 90 percent in 2006.

2006  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association of Social Workers's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 80.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Population Connection 14 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Secular Coalition for America 80 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of Population Action International 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 63 percent in 2005.

2005  In 2005 Hope for Peace and Justice gave Representative Murtha a rating of 100.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Mennonite Central Committee 44 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 67 percent in 2005.

2005  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association of Social Workers's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 75.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Population Connection 17 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Population Institute 50 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 71 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 71 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of Population Action International 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Population Connection 14 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 83 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 83 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of Population Action International 50 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Population Connection 20 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Population Institute 0 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Californians for Population Stabilization 0 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 25 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Population Connection 33 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 71 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Californians for Population Stabilization 50 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Youth Advocacy Coalition 66 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Population Connection 30 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 50 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Population Connection 18 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 90 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 64 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Population Connection 22 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 73 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Population Connection 50 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Population Connection 22 percent in 1997.

1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 60 percent in 1996.

1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 50 percent in 1996.

1996  On the votes that the Population Connection considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 20 percent of the time.

Technology and Communication

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2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the AeA 75 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Computer & Communications Industry Association 100 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Computer & Communications Industry Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 30 percent in 2003-2004.

2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 56 percent in 2002.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 71 percent in 2000.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 88 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 62.5 percent in 1998.

Trade Issues

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2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 USA Engage gave Representative Murtha a grade of B.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Associated Equipment Distributors 85 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  In 2005-2006 USA Engage gave Representative Murtha a grade of D.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 40 percent in 2003-2004 for Trade Barrier Votes.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes 0 percent in 2003-2004 for Trade Subsidy Votes.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the USA Engage 20 percent in 2003-2004.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 40 percent in 2001-2002 for Trade Barrier Votes.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes percent in 2001-2002 for Trade Subsidy Votes.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the USA Engage 40 percent in 2001-2002.

1999-2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 44 percent in 1999-2000 for Trade Barrier Votes.

1999-2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes 0 percent in 1999-2000 for Trade Subsidy Votes.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes percent in 1997-1998 for Trade Barrier Votes.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes 11 percent in 1997-1998 for Trade Subsidy Votes.

Transportation Issues

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2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association 50 percent in 2003-2004.

Veterans Issues

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2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Representative Murtha a grade of A.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 2006.

2006  In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Representative Murtha a grade of B.

2006  Representative Murtha sponsored or co-sponsored 21 percent of the legislation favored by the The Retired Enlisted Association in 2006.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 60 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Retired Enlisted Association 33 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 25 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Veterans 50 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The American Legion 40 percent in 2003.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 88 percent in 2001.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 1999.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 33 percent in 1997-1998.

Welfare and Poverty

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2008  In 2008 The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Representative Murtha a grade of 94 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 10 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of RESULTS 80 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  In 2007 The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Representative Murtha a grade of A+ percent.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the RESULTS 88 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Partnership for the Homeless 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2000.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 1998.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Bread for the World 50 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Bread for the World considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 83 percent of the time.

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2007-2008  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Federally Employed Women's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 70.

2007-2008  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the National Organization for Women attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2007-2008, the National Organization for Women gave Representative Murtha a rating of 88 percent.

2007  In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Representative Murtha a grade of 100.

2007  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 70 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 90 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 70 percent in the 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 73 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 83 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 86 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce 50 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 38 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 60 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 75 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 43 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 60 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 55 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 86 percent in 2001.

1999-2000  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 57 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 66 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 45 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 63 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 80 percent in 1997.

1995-1996  Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 50 percent in 1995-1996.

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