Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) has passed away at 77

The Counterpoint Group wishes to express its condolences to the entire Murtha family on the passing of Rep. John Murtha.

The 19-term Democrat was the first Vietnam veteran to serve in Congress.  He led the House Appropriations subcommittee on defense.  Murtha had been a representative for Pennsylvania's 121th Congressional District since 1974.