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CREW releases "You Don't Know Jack" -- a map to Rep. Murtha's web of special interests
June 2, 2009 07:57
CREW releases "You Don't Know Jack" -- a map to Rep. Murtha's web of special interests
Source: Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
Today, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) released You Don’t Know Jack, an interactive graphic illustrating the vast reach of Rep. Jack Murtha’s (D-PA) tentacles. Rep. Murtha has been anointed the “King of Pork,” a title he shrugs off, stating, “If I’m corrupt, it’s because I take care of my district.” Indeed, Rep. Murtha takes excellent care of his district; in 2008 he earmarked $192 million for entities in his district and has requested $134 million in earmarks for the benefit of his district in the first half of 2009. Rep. Murtha has a long practice of trading lucrative earmarks for generous campaign donations. CREW’s new interactive graphic will allow visitors to explore the crooked connections between the lawmaker and the numerous special interests.
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