The Navy's decision to name a ship in honor of deceased U.S. Rep. John Murtha has created political waves with some remembering him as a decorated veteran, and others as a ethically-challenged Congressman.
U.S. Congressman John Murtha was remembered as a patriot and a veteran's advocate at his funeral on Tuesday. NBC's Brian Williams reports.
NBC’s Chuck Todd explains how the death of Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., will put Democrats on the defensive in the Southwestern Pennsylvania district for the first time since he won the seat 36 years ago.
Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.) talks about the life and career and of Rep. John Murtha who passed away at the age of 77.
WASHINGTON - MARCH 08: Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) speaks at a Capitol Hill news conference with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Rep. David Obey (D-WI) March 8, 2007 in Washington, DC. Democrats today unveiled legislation requiring a pull-out of U.S. troops from Iraq by the fall of 2008.