Expose Details John Murtha's Family Ties to Defense Lobbying
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What happened
In June 2005, Ken Silverstein and Richard Simon published an article in the Los Angeles Times detailing family ties between John Murtha and special interests. The report stated that Murtha’s brother, Robert ‘Kit’ Murtha, is a senior partner at KSA Consulting. This consulting firm received $20.8 million in defense contracts in 2004.
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Why it matters
The article noted that the Pentagon spending bill Murtha helped write benefited at least 10 companies represented by KSA Consulting. This links the congressman's legislative role to the financial interests of his brother's consulting firm.
From newsbusters.org
Who's involved
- John MurthaAmerican politician who was the top Democrat on the House defense appropriations subcommittee.
- Ken SilversteinAmerican magazine editor who published the exposé on the family ties.
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The entities involved
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John Murtha
American politician in Wisconsin (born 1951)
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