Timothy "Tim" F. Murphy is the
U.S. RepresentativeThe United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
for , serving since 2003. He is a member of the
Republican PartyThe Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
. He previously served in the Pennsylvania Senate.
The district includes several wealthy suburbs south of
PittsburghPittsburgh is the second-largest city in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley, and nationally, it is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States...
. It includes parts of
AlleghenyAllegheny County is a county in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,223,348; making it the second most populous county in Pennsylvania, following Philadelphia County. The county seat is Pittsburgh...
,
Washington-Government and politics:As of November 2008, there are 152,534 registered voters in Washington County .* Democratic: 89,027 * Republican: 49,025 * Other Parties: 14,482...
,
Beaver-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 181,412 people, 72,576 households, and 50,512 families residing in the county. The population density was 418 people per square mile . There were 77,765 housing units at an average density of 179 per square mile...
and
Westmoreland-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 369,993 people, 149,813 households, and 104,569 families residing in the county. The population density was 361 people per square mile . There were 161,058 housing units at an average density of 157 per square mile...
counties. In the 2010 elections, he won re-election with 67.3% of the vote.
Early life, education, and career
Murphy was born in
Cleveland, OhioCleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
. One of eleven children, he grew up in a working class Catholic family where his parents struggled to provide for their family. After graduating from
Walsh Jesuit High SchoolWalsh Jesuit High School is a private, Jesuit high school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Founded in 1965, the school was funded by a gift from and named after Cornelius and Jane Walsh. It has been recognized fifty times as a Green Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S...
, Murphy worked and paid his own way through college and graduate school, receiving a
Bachelor of ScienceA Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
from
Wheeling Jesuit UniversityWheeling Jesuit University is a private, co-educational Roman Catholic university in the United States. Located in Wheeling, West Virginia, it was founded as Wheeling College in 1954 by the Society of Jesus . Today, Wheeling Jesuit University is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of...
, a
MAA Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
from
Cleveland State UniversityCleveland State University is a public university located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. It was established in 1964 when the state of Ohio assumed control of Fenn College, and it absorbed the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1969...
, and a
Ph.D.A Ph.D. is a Doctor of Philosophy, an academic degree.Ph.D. may also refer to:* Ph.D. , a 1980s British group*Piled Higher and Deeper, a web comic strip*PhD: Phantasy Degree, a Korean comic series* PhD Docbook renderer, an XML renderer...
from the
University of PittsburghThe University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of...
.
Upon leaving school, he became a practicing
psychologistPsychologist is a professional or academic title used by individuals who are either:* Clinical professionals who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts .* Scientists conducting psychological research or teaching psychology in a college...
and a
professorA professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
at the
University of PittsburghThe University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of...
. He also made regular appearances on
KDKA-TVKDKA-TV, channel 2, is an owned and operated television station of the CBS Television Network, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. KDKA-TV broadcasts from a transmitter located in the Perry North neighborhood of Pittsburgh, and its studios are located in downtown Pittsburgh at Gateway Center....
in Pittsburgh from 1979 to 1995 as a health care expert.
Military Service
In 2009, Tim Murphy spoke with Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who indicated a need for medical personnel to help treat brain injuries in military hospitals. Because the Department of Veteran Affairs does not allow volunteers to clinically treat patients, Murphy joined the US Naval Reserves in August 2009, underwent training and physical tests, and was commissioned as a Lieutenant Commander in the Medical Corps. He makes rounds each month at the National Naval Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, and two weeks per year. In the 2010 campaign, Murphy's opponent made an issue of Murphy's service. In response, Murphy said, "I didn't want to play this up...I did what was required. I don't call myself a veteran. I'm a Navy reservist. I'm no hero. I work with heroes."
Books
Murphy is co-author of "The Angry Child: Regaining Control When Your Child Is Out of Control", and "Overcoming Passive-Aggression: How to Stop Hidden Anger from Spoiling Your Relationships, Career, and Happiness", both co-authored with Loriann Hoff Oberlin.
Pennsylvania Senate
Elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate in 1996, Murphy served as chair of the Pennsylvania Committee on Aging and Youth and wrote the Pennsylvania Patient Bill of Rights. Despite his stance as a fiscal conservative, he pushed for increased public funding for medical research. In 2002, the political website
PoliticsPA- Content :The website focuses on news aggregation, linking to major political news making headlines across the state. The editors write occasional features, like the weekly "Up & Down" scorecard and one-off lists like "Harrisburg's Smartest Staffer" and "Best Dressed Lobbyist" lists...
named him to the list of "Smartest Legislators." He resigned his senate seat on January 3, 2003.
U.S. House of Representatives
Murphy lives in
Upper St. ClairUpper St. Clair Township is a Home Rule Municipality and township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located about south of Pittsburgh. The population was 20,053 at the 2000 census.-History:...
, a suburb of Pittsburgh. However, he is listed on the official House roll as "R-Pittsburgh", although his district does not include any portion of Pittsburgh itself.
Committee assignments
- Committee on Energy and Commerce
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is one of the oldest standing committees of the United States House of Representatives. Established in 1795, it has operated continuously—with various name changes and jurisdictional changes—for more than 200 years...
- Subcommittee on Environment and Economy
The Energy Subcommittee on Environment and Economy is a subcommittee within the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Prior to 2009, it was known as the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, and was part of the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment from 2009 to 2011...
(Vice Chair)
- Subcommittee on Health
- Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
The U.S. House Energy Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations is a subcommittee within the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.-Jurisdiction:...
(Vice Chair - Environment and the Economy)
Murphy previously served on the Veterans Affairs and Government Reform committees. He is a member of the centrist
Republican Main Street PartnershipThe Republican Main Street Partnership is a group of moderate members of the United States Republican Party. They tend away from the dominant social conservatism of many Republicans and towards a moderate fiscal conservatism and limited government to a degree. The group is the rough equivalent of...
.
Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
Congressman Tim Murphy was the Republican sponsor of the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act, along with Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio. The bill, which passed the House of Representatives on September 29, 2010, received overwhelming, bi-partisan support. The final vote was 348-79. The measure seeks to protect American manufacturing and the jobs they create by making China more accountable to its artificially low currency. It would authorize the United States Commerce Department to impose tariffs and countervailing duties against goods from countries with currencies that it deems are undervalued.
Murphy told WDUQ that the goal is to, “protect domestic manufacturers and the steel industry from countries unwilling to compete fairly in the global marketplace.” He added that by tying China's currency to the dollar and not floating its currency on the open market, China can undercut US manufactures by 40%. In other words, manufacturers in China can make and ship products to the US for less than a manufacturer here can buy the raw materials.
The Senate under the leadership of Democrat Harry Reid failed to take up the legislation, and President Barack Obama's Treasury Department failed to label China a "currency manipulator." As a result, Murphy reintroduced the bi-partisan measure in February 2011.
Leader on Health Care
As one of the few doctors elected to Congress, Tim Murphy is naturally a leader on the issue. He has served as a Co-Chair of the House Republican Doctor's Caucus since its creation in March 2009. Murphy opposed President Obama's health care reform law, and voted to repeal it in the 112th Congress. Murphy serves on the 21st Century Healthcare Caucus, the Mental Health Caucus, and the Men's Health Caucus.
During the tragic shooting of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Murphy and Mental Health Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-CA) spoke with national media about issues surrounding mental health issues. Both members also held a briefing for congressional staffers with questions on the Tucson shooting.
Traffic accident in Iraq
On November 26, 2005, Murphy was injured during a traffic accident in
IraqIraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
while riding in a van along with fellow congressmen
Jim MarshallJames Creel "Jim" Marshall is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 2003 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party...
and
Ike SkeltonIsaac Newton "Ike" Skelton IV is the former U.S. Representative for . During his tenure, he has served as the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. He is a member for the Democratic Party...
. The van swerved off the road to avoid an oncoming vehicle and overturned, injuring Murphy and Skelton. The two were airlifted to Ibn Sina hospital in
BaghdadBaghdad is the capital of Iraq, as well as the coterminous Baghdad Governorate. The population of Baghdad in 2011 is approximately 7,216,040...
. The driver of Murphy's bus suspected a car riding alongside the bus was a suicide bomber, and drove off the road on purpose.
After an MRI indicated head and neck injuries, Murphy was flown to the US Military's Landstuhl Medical Center in
GermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
for further tests. These tests indicated no permanent damage. After wearing a neck brace for a brief period, Murphy made a full recovery.
Politically charged accusations of violations of House rules
Shortly before the 2006 election, allegations were made that Congressman Murphy was using official resources for campaign activities. Such allegations have not resulted in any formal charges or actions taken against Rep. Murphy. In late October 2006, the
Pittsburgh Post-GazetteThe Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, also known simply as the "PG," is the largest daily newspaper serving metropolitan Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.-Early history:...
reported that in interviews with a half-dozen present and former staffers, accusations were made that Murphy had mixed campaign activities and official government work in a manner that the staffers considered unethical or in possible violation of House rules.
When presented with the accusations, Murphy said he would seek a congressional investigation of his own conduct.
On September 16, 2007, the organization
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in WashingtonCitizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington is a nonprofit 501 organization that describes itself as "dedicated to promoting ethics and accountability in government and public life by targeting government officials – regardless of party affiliation – who sacrifice the common good to...
(CREW) released its third annual report on the most corrupt members of Congress entitled "Beyond DeLay: The 22 Most Corrupt Members of Congress (and two to watch)". Murphy was included on the list. CREW issued their analysis of Murphy's alleged ethical lapses, together with various exhibits which CREW asserted supports their naming him to their list of the most corrupt members of Congress. The reality, however, is that CREW is "one of a wave of new groups backed by liberal donors" and is "a vehicle for assaults on largely – but not entirely – Republican targets," according to Politico.com.
2002
In a 2002
PoliticsPA- Content :The website focuses on news aggregation, linking to major political news making headlines across the state. The editors write occasional features, like the weekly "Up & Down" scorecard and one-off lists like "Harrisburg's Smartest Staffer" and "Best Dressed Lobbyist" lists...
Feature story- Published Features & news :While the distinction between published features and news is often clear, when approached conceptually there are few hard boundaries between the two. It is quite possible to write a feature in the style of a news story, for instance...
designating politicians with
yearbook superlativesA yearbook, also known as an annual, is a book to record, highlight, and commemorate the past year of a school or a book published annually. Virtually all American, Australian and Canadian high schools, most colleges and many elementary and middle schools publish yearbooks...
, he was named the "Most Ambitious"
Murphy ran for the newly redrawn 18th Congressional District in
2002The Elections for the United States House of Representatives on 5 November 2002 was in the middle of President George W. Bush's first term. Although it was a midterm election, the Republican Party gained a net eight seats, solidifying their majority...
. The district had previously been the 20th, represented by four-term Democrat
Frank MascaraFrank Robert Mascara was a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania who served four terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003. He was the uncle of St...
. However, the legislature re-drew the district after the 2000 Census in such a way that a large portion of Mascara's district ended up in the neighboring
JohnstownJohnstown is a city in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States, west-southwest of Altoona, Pennsylvania and east of Pittsburgh. The population was 20,978 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Cambria County...
-based 12th District, represented by 28-year incumbent
John MurthaJohn Patrick "Jack" Murtha, Jr. was an American politician from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Murtha, a Democrat, represented Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1974 until his death in 2010....
.
The new district lines were harshly criticized, in part because in some areas portions of several neighborhoods—and even streets—were split between districts. In some areas, one side of the street was in the 18th while the other was in the 12th; in other areas, one side of the street was in the 18th while the other was in the Pittsburgh-based 14th District. In the most extreme example, nearly all of Mascara's hometown of
CharleroiCharleroi is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, along the Monongahela River, 25 miles south of Pittsburgh. Charleroi was settled in 1890 and incorporated in 1891. The population in 1900 stood at 5,930; in 1910, 9,615; in 1920, 11,516, and in 1940, 10,784...
was drawn into the 12th district, but Mascara's house stayed in the 18th.
After a legal battle, the courts largely upheld Pennsylvania's redistricting plan after some minor modifications. Murphy was a member of the committee that redrew Pennsylvania's congressional map, and rumors abounded that he'd reconfigured the district for himself, even though numerous Democrats were also on the committee. Mascara challenged Murtha in the Democratic primary for the 12th District, since the newly configured 12th was geographically more his district than Murtha's. However, Murtha won handily. This removed a significant barrier to Murphy, and he ran against Democrat Jack Machek in the November election. Even though Democrats outnumbered Republicans by 70,000 registered voters, it was somewhat friendlier to Republicans than the old 20th had been. He won handily, defeating Machek by 20 points.
2006
Murphy faced Democrat Chad Kluko, a telecommunications executive, in the November 2006 general election. Murphy won reelection with 58% of the vote to Kluko's 42%.
2008
Murphy's opponent was Democrat Steve O'Donnell, a
MonroevilleMonroeville is a home rule municipality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located about east of the city of Pittsburgh, Monroeville is a bustling suburb with mixed residential and commercial developments...
health care executive. Murphy won with 64% of the vote.
2010
Murphy defeated Democratic nominee, Dan Connolly. Murphy received 161,888 votes (67.3%), to 78,558 (32.7%) for Connolly. Rep. Murphy was reelected for his fifth term in Pennsylvania's 18th district despite the fact that he did nearly no campaigning.
Electoral history
Timothy "Tim" F. Murphy (born September 11, 1952, Cleveland, OhioCleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
) is the U.S. RepresentativeThe United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
for {{ushr|PA|18}}, serving since 2003. He is a member of the Republican PartyThe Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
. He previously served in the Pennsylvania Senate.
The district includes several wealthy suburbs south of PittsburghPittsburgh is the second-largest city in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley, and nationally, it is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States...
. It includes parts of AlleghenyAllegheny County is a county in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,223,348; making it the second most populous county in Pennsylvania, following Philadelphia County. The county seat is Pittsburgh...
, Washington-Government and politics:As of November 2008, there are 152,534 registered voters in Washington County .* Democratic: 89,027 * Republican: 49,025 * Other Parties: 14,482...
, Beaver-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 181,412 people, 72,576 households, and 50,512 families residing in the county. The population density was 418 people per square mile . There were 77,765 housing units at an average density of 179 per square mile...
and Westmoreland-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 369,993 people, 149,813 households, and 104,569 families residing in the county. The population density was 361 people per square mile . There were 161,058 housing units at an average density of 157 per square mile...
counties. In the 2010 elections, he won re-election with 67.3% of the vote.
Early life, education, and career
Murphy was born in Cleveland, OhioCleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
. One of eleven children, he grew up in a working class Catholic family where his parents struggled to provide for their family. After graduating from Walsh Jesuit High SchoolWalsh Jesuit High School is a private, Jesuit high school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Founded in 1965, the school was funded by a gift from and named after Cornelius and Jane Walsh. It has been recognized fifty times as a Green Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S...
, Murphy worked and paid his own way through college and graduate school, receiving a Bachelor of ScienceA Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
from Wheeling Jesuit UniversityWheeling Jesuit University is a private, co-educational Roman Catholic university in the United States. Located in Wheeling, West Virginia, it was founded as Wheeling College in 1954 by the Society of Jesus . Today, Wheeling Jesuit University is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of...
, a MAA Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
from Cleveland State UniversityCleveland State University is a public university located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. It was established in 1964 when the state of Ohio assumed control of Fenn College, and it absorbed the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1969...
, and a Ph.D.A Ph.D. is a Doctor of Philosophy, an academic degree.Ph.D. may also refer to:* Ph.D. , a 1980s British group*Piled Higher and Deeper, a web comic strip*PhD: Phantasy Degree, a Korean comic series* PhD Docbook renderer, an XML renderer...
from the University of PittsburghThe University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of...
.
Upon leaving school, he became a practicing psychologistPsychologist is a professional or academic title used by individuals who are either:* Clinical professionals who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts .* Scientists conducting psychological research or teaching psychology in a college...
and a professorA professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
at the University of PittsburghThe University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of...
. He also made regular appearances on KDKA-TVKDKA-TV, channel 2, is an owned and operated television station of the CBS Television Network, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. KDKA-TV broadcasts from a transmitter located in the Perry North neighborhood of Pittsburgh, and its studios are located in downtown Pittsburgh at Gateway Center....
in Pittsburgh from 1979 to 1995 as a health care expert.
Military Service
In 2009, Tim Murphy spoke with Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who indicated a need for medical personnel to help treat brain injuries in military hospitals. Because the Department of Veteran Affairs does not allow volunteers to clinically treat patients, Murphy joined the US Naval Reserves in August 2009, underwent training and physical tests, and was commissioned as a Lieutenant Commander in the Medical Corps. He makes rounds each month at the National Naval Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, and two weeks per year. In the 2010 campaign, Murphy's opponent made an issue of Murphy's service. In response, Murphy said, "I didn't want to play this up...I did what was required. I don't call myself a veteran. I'm a Navy reservist. I'm no hero. I work with heroes."
Books
Murphy is co-author of "The Angry Child: Regaining Control When Your Child Is Out of Control", and "Overcoming Passive-Aggression: How to Stop Hidden Anger from Spoiling Your Relationships, Career, and Happiness", both co-authored with Loriann Hoff Oberlin.
Pennsylvania Senate
Elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate in 1996, Murphy served as chair of the Pennsylvania Committee on Aging and Youth and wrote the Pennsylvania Patient Bill of Rights. Despite his stance as a fiscal conservative, he pushed for increased public funding for medical research. In 2002, the political website PoliticsPA- Content :The website focuses on news aggregation, linking to major political news making headlines across the state. The editors write occasional features, like the weekly "Up & Down" scorecard and one-off lists like "Harrisburg's Smartest Staffer" and "Best Dressed Lobbyist" lists...
named him to the list of "Smartest Legislators." He resigned his senate seat on January 3, 2003.
U.S. House of Representatives
Murphy lives in Upper St. ClairUpper St. Clair Township is a Home Rule Municipality and township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located about south of Pittsburgh. The population was 20,053 at the 2000 census.-History:...
, a suburb of Pittsburgh. However, he is listed on the official House roll as "R-Pittsburgh", although his district does not include any portion of Pittsburgh itself.
Committee assignments
- Committee on Energy and Commerce
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is one of the oldest standing committees of the United States House of Representatives. Established in 1795, it has operated continuously—with various name changes and jurisdictional changes—for more than 200 years...
- Subcommittee on Environment and Economy
The Energy Subcommittee on Environment and Economy is a subcommittee within the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Prior to 2009, it was known as the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, and was part of the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment from 2009 to 2011...
(Vice Chair)
- Subcommittee on Health
- Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
The U.S. House Energy Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations is a subcommittee within the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.-Jurisdiction:...
(Vice Chair - Environment and the Economy)
Murphy previously served on the Veterans Affairs and Government Reform committees. He is a member of the centrist Republican Main Street PartnershipThe Republican Main Street Partnership is a group of moderate members of the United States Republican Party. They tend away from the dominant social conservatism of many Republicans and towards a moderate fiscal conservatism and limited government to a degree. The group is the rough equivalent of...
.
Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
Congressman Tim Murphy was the Republican sponsor of the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act, along with Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio. The bill, which passed the House of Representatives on September 29, 2010, received overwhelming, bi-partisan support. The final vote was 348-79. The measure seeks to protect American manufacturing and the jobs they create by making China more accountable to its artificially low currency. It would authorize the United States Commerce Department to impose tariffs and countervailing duties against goods from countries with currencies that it deems are undervalued.
Murphy told WDUQ that the goal is to, “protect domestic manufacturers and the steel industry from countries unwilling to compete fairly in the global marketplace.” He added that by tying China's currency to the dollar and not floating its currency on the open market, China can undercut US manufactures by 40%. In other words, manufacturers in China can make and ship products to the US for less than a manufacturer here can buy the raw materials.
The Senate under the leadership of Democrat Harry Reid failed to take up the legislation, and President Barack Obama's Treasury Department failed to label China a "currency manipulator." As a result, Murphy reintroduced the bi-partisan measure in February 2011.
Leader on Health Care
As one of the few doctors elected to Congress, Tim Murphy is naturally a leader on the issue. He has served as a Co-Chair of the House Republican Doctor's Caucus since its creation in March 2009. Murphy opposed President Obama's health care reform law, and voted to repeal it in the 112th Congress. Murphy serves on the 21st Century Healthcare Caucus, the Mental Health Caucus, and the Men's Health Caucus.
During the tragic shooting of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Murphy and Mental Health Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-CA) spoke with national media about issues surrounding mental health issues. Both members also held a briefing for congressional staffers with questions on the Tucson shooting.
Traffic accident in Iraq
On November 26, 2005, Murphy was injured during a traffic accident in IraqIraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
while riding in a van along with fellow congressmen Jim MarshallJames Creel "Jim" Marshall is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 2003 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party...
and Ike SkeltonIsaac Newton "Ike" Skelton IV is the former U.S. Representative for . During his tenure, he has served as the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. He is a member for the Democratic Party...
. The van swerved off the road to avoid an oncoming vehicle and overturned, injuring Murphy and Skelton. The two were airlifted to Ibn Sina hospital in BaghdadBaghdad is the capital of Iraq, as well as the coterminous Baghdad Governorate. The population of Baghdad in 2011 is approximately 7,216,040...
. The driver of Murphy's bus suspected a car riding alongside the bus was a suicide bomber, and drove off the road on purpose.
After an MRI indicated head and neck injuries, Murphy was flown to the US Military's Landstuhl Medical Center in GermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
for further tests. These tests indicated no permanent damage. After wearing a neck brace for a brief period, Murphy made a full recovery.
Politically charged accusations of violations of House rules
Shortly before the 2006 election, allegations were made that Congressman Murphy was using official resources for campaign activities. Such allegations have not resulted in any formal charges or actions taken against Rep. Murphy. In late October 2006, the Pittsburgh Post-GazetteThe Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, also known simply as the "PG," is the largest daily newspaper serving metropolitan Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.-Early history:...
reported that in interviews with a half-dozen present and former staffers, accusations were made that Murphy had mixed campaign activities and official government work in a manner that the staffers considered unethical or in possible violation of House rules. {{Citation needed|date=March 2011}}
When presented with the accusations, Murphy said he would seek a congressional investigation of his own conduct.
On September 16, 2007, the organization Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in WashingtonCitizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington is a nonprofit 501 organization that describes itself as "dedicated to promoting ethics and accountability in government and public life by targeting government officials – regardless of party affiliation – who sacrifice the common good to...
(CREW) released its third annual report on the most corrupt members of Congress entitled "Beyond DeLay: The 22 Most Corrupt Members of Congress (and two to watch)". Murphy was included on the list. CREW issued their analysis of Murphy's alleged ethical lapses, together with various exhibits which CREW asserted supports their naming him to their list of the most corrupt members of Congress. The reality, however, is that CREW is "one of a wave of new groups backed by liberal donors" and is "a vehicle for assaults on largely – but not entirely – Republican targets," according to Politico.com.
2002
In a 2002 PoliticsPA- Content :The website focuses on news aggregation, linking to major political news making headlines across the state. The editors write occasional features, like the weekly "Up & Down" scorecard and one-off lists like "Harrisburg's Smartest Staffer" and "Best Dressed Lobbyist" lists...
Feature story- Published Features & news :While the distinction between published features and news is often clear, when approached conceptually there are few hard boundaries between the two. It is quite possible to write a feature in the style of a news story, for instance...
designating politicians with yearbook superlativesA yearbook, also known as an annual, is a book to record, highlight, and commemorate the past year of a school or a book published annually. Virtually all American, Australian and Canadian high schools, most colleges and many elementary and middle schools publish yearbooks...
, he was named the "Most Ambitious"
Murphy ran for the newly redrawn 18th Congressional District in 2002The Elections for the United States House of Representatives on 5 November 2002 was in the middle of President George W. Bush's first term. Although it was a midterm election, the Republican Party gained a net eight seats, solidifying their majority...
. The district had previously been the 20th, represented by four-term Democrat Frank MascaraFrank Robert Mascara was a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania who served four terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003. He was the uncle of St...
. However, the legislature re-drew the district after the 2000 Census in such a way that a large portion of Mascara's district ended up in the neighboring JohnstownJohnstown is a city in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States, west-southwest of Altoona, Pennsylvania and east of Pittsburgh. The population was 20,978 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Cambria County...
-based 12th District, represented by 28-year incumbent John MurthaJohn Patrick "Jack" Murtha, Jr. was an American politician from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Murtha, a Democrat, represented Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1974 until his death in 2010....
.
The new district lines were harshly criticized, in part because in some areas portions of several neighborhoods—and even streets—were split between districts. In some areas, one side of the street was in the 18th while the other was in the 12th; in other areas, one side of the street was in the 18th while the other was in the Pittsburgh-based 14th District. In the most extreme example, nearly all of Mascara's hometown of CharleroiCharleroi is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, along the Monongahela River, 25 miles south of Pittsburgh. Charleroi was settled in 1890 and incorporated in 1891. The population in 1900 stood at 5,930; in 1910, 9,615; in 1920, 11,516, and in 1940, 10,784...
was drawn into the 12th district, but Mascara's house stayed in the 18th.
After a legal battle, the courts largely upheld Pennsylvania's redistricting plan after some minor modifications. Murphy was a member of the committee that redrew Pennsylvania's congressional map, and rumors abounded that he'd reconfigured the district for himself, even though numerous Democrats were also on the committee. Mascara challenged Murtha in the Democratic primary for the 12th District, since the newly configured 12th was geographically more his district than Murtha's. However, Murtha won handily. This removed a significant barrier to Murphy, and he ran against Democrat Jack Machek in the November election. Even though Democrats outnumbered Republicans by 70,000 registered voters, it was somewhat friendlier to Republicans than the old 20th had been. He won handily, defeating Machek by 20 points.
2006
Murphy faced Democrat Chad Kluko, a telecommunications executive, in the November 2006 general election. Murphy won reelection with 58% of the vote to Kluko's 42%.
2008
{{See also|United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 2008#District 18}}
Murphy's opponent was Democrat Steve O'Donnell, a MonroevilleMonroeville is a home rule municipality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located about east of the city of Pittsburgh, Monroeville is a bustling suburb with mixed residential and commercial developments...
health care executive. Murphy won with 64% of the vote.
2010
{{See also|United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 2010#District 18}}
Murphy defeated Democratic nominee, Dan Connolly. Murphy received 161,888 votes (67.3%), to 78,558 (32.7%) for Connolly. Rep. Murphy was reelected for his fifth term in Pennsylvania's 18th district despite the fact that he did nearly no campaigning.
Electoral history
Timothy "Tim" F. Murphy (born September 11, 1952, Cleveland, OhioCleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
) is the U.S. RepresentativeThe United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
for {{ushr|PA|18}}, serving since 2003. He is a member of the Republican PartyThe Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
. He previously served in the Pennsylvania Senate.
The district includes several wealthy suburbs south of PittsburghPittsburgh is the second-largest city in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley, and nationally, it is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States...
. It includes parts of AlleghenyAllegheny County is a county in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,223,348; making it the second most populous county in Pennsylvania, following Philadelphia County. The county seat is Pittsburgh...
, Washington-Government and politics:As of November 2008, there are 152,534 registered voters in Washington County .* Democratic: 89,027 * Republican: 49,025 * Other Parties: 14,482...
, Beaver-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 181,412 people, 72,576 households, and 50,512 families residing in the county. The population density was 418 people per square mile . There were 77,765 housing units at an average density of 179 per square mile...
and Westmoreland-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 369,993 people, 149,813 households, and 104,569 families residing in the county. The population density was 361 people per square mile . There were 161,058 housing units at an average density of 157 per square mile...
counties. In the 2010 elections, he won re-election with 67.3% of the vote.
Early life, education, and career
Murphy was born in Cleveland, OhioCleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
. One of eleven children, he grew up in a working class Catholic family where his parents struggled to provide for their family. After graduating from Walsh Jesuit High SchoolWalsh Jesuit High School is a private, Jesuit high school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Founded in 1965, the school was funded by a gift from and named after Cornelius and Jane Walsh. It has been recognized fifty times as a Green Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S...
, Murphy worked and paid his own way through college and graduate school, receiving a Bachelor of ScienceA Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
from Wheeling Jesuit UniversityWheeling Jesuit University is a private, co-educational Roman Catholic university in the United States. Located in Wheeling, West Virginia, it was founded as Wheeling College in 1954 by the Society of Jesus . Today, Wheeling Jesuit University is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of...
, a MAA Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
from Cleveland State UniversityCleveland State University is a public university located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. It was established in 1964 when the state of Ohio assumed control of Fenn College, and it absorbed the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1969...
, and a Ph.D.A Ph.D. is a Doctor of Philosophy, an academic degree.Ph.D. may also refer to:* Ph.D. , a 1980s British group*Piled Higher and Deeper, a web comic strip*PhD: Phantasy Degree, a Korean comic series* PhD Docbook renderer, an XML renderer...
from the University of PittsburghThe University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of...
.
Upon leaving school, he became a practicing psychologistPsychologist is a professional or academic title used by individuals who are either:* Clinical professionals who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts .* Scientists conducting psychological research or teaching psychology in a college...
and a professorA professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
at the University of PittsburghThe University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of...
. He also made regular appearances on KDKA-TVKDKA-TV, channel 2, is an owned and operated television station of the CBS Television Network, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. KDKA-TV broadcasts from a transmitter located in the Perry North neighborhood of Pittsburgh, and its studios are located in downtown Pittsburgh at Gateway Center....
in Pittsburgh from 1979 to 1995 as a health care expert.
Military Service
In 2009, Tim Murphy spoke with Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who indicated a need for medical personnel to help treat brain injuries in military hospitals. Because the Department of Veteran Affairs does not allow volunteers to clinically treat patients, Murphy joined the US Naval Reserves in August 2009, underwent training and physical tests, and was commissioned as a Lieutenant Commander in the Medical Corps. He makes rounds each month at the National Naval Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, and two weeks per year. In the 2010 campaign, Murphy's opponent made an issue of Murphy's service. In response, Murphy said, "I didn't want to play this up...I did what was required. I don't call myself a veteran. I'm a Navy reservist. I'm no hero. I work with heroes."
Books
Murphy is co-author of "The Angry Child: Regaining Control When Your Child Is Out of Control", and "Overcoming Passive-Aggression: How to Stop Hidden Anger from Spoiling Your Relationships, Career, and Happiness", both co-authored with Loriann Hoff Oberlin.
Pennsylvania Senate
Elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate in 1996, Murphy served as chair of the Pennsylvania Committee on Aging and Youth and wrote the Pennsylvania Patient Bill of Rights. Despite his stance as a fiscal conservative, he pushed for increased public funding for medical research. In 2002, the political website PoliticsPA- Content :The website focuses on news aggregation, linking to major political news making headlines across the state. The editors write occasional features, like the weekly "Up & Down" scorecard and one-off lists like "Harrisburg's Smartest Staffer" and "Best Dressed Lobbyist" lists...
named him to the list of "Smartest Legislators." He resigned his senate seat on January 3, 2003.
U.S. House of Representatives
Murphy lives in Upper St. ClairUpper St. Clair Township is a Home Rule Municipality and township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located about south of Pittsburgh. The population was 20,053 at the 2000 census.-History:...
, a suburb of Pittsburgh. However, he is listed on the official House roll as "R-Pittsburgh", although his district does not include any portion of Pittsburgh itself.
Committee assignments
- Committee on Energy and Commerce
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is one of the oldest standing committees of the United States House of Representatives. Established in 1795, it has operated continuously—with various name changes and jurisdictional changes—for more than 200 years...
- Subcommittee on Environment and Economy
The Energy Subcommittee on Environment and Economy is a subcommittee within the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Prior to 2009, it was known as the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, and was part of the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment from 2009 to 2011...
(Vice Chair)
- Subcommittee on Health
- Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
The U.S. House Energy Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations is a subcommittee within the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.-Jurisdiction:...
(Vice Chair - Environment and the Economy)
Murphy previously served on the Veterans Affairs and Government Reform committees. He is a member of the centrist Republican Main Street PartnershipThe Republican Main Street Partnership is a group of moderate members of the United States Republican Party. They tend away from the dominant social conservatism of many Republicans and towards a moderate fiscal conservatism and limited government to a degree. The group is the rough equivalent of...
.
Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
Congressman Tim Murphy was the Republican sponsor of the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act, along with Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio. The bill, which passed the House of Representatives on September 29, 2010, received overwhelming, bi-partisan support. The final vote was 348-79. The measure seeks to protect American manufacturing and the jobs they create by making China more accountable to its artificially low currency. It would authorize the United States Commerce Department to impose tariffs and countervailing duties against goods from countries with currencies that it deems are undervalued.
Murphy told WDUQ that the goal is to, “protect domestic manufacturers and the steel industry from countries unwilling to compete fairly in the global marketplace.” He added that by tying China's currency to the dollar and not floating its currency on the open market, China can undercut US manufactures by 40%. In other words, manufacturers in China can make and ship products to the US for less than a manufacturer here can buy the raw materials.
The Senate under the leadership of Democrat Harry Reid failed to take up the legislation, and President Barack Obama's Treasury Department failed to label China a "currency manipulator." As a result, Murphy reintroduced the bi-partisan measure in February 2011.
Leader on Health Care
As one of the few doctors elected to Congress, Tim Murphy is naturally a leader on the issue. He has served as a Co-Chair of the House Republican Doctor's Caucus since its creation in March 2009. Murphy opposed President Obama's health care reform law, and voted to repeal it in the 112th Congress. Murphy serves on the 21st Century Healthcare Caucus, the Mental Health Caucus, and the Men's Health Caucus.
During the tragic shooting of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Murphy and Mental Health Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-CA) spoke with national media about issues surrounding mental health issues. Both members also held a briefing for congressional staffers with questions on the Tucson shooting.
Traffic accident in Iraq
On November 26, 2005, Murphy was injured during a traffic accident in IraqIraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
while riding in a van along with fellow congressmen Jim MarshallJames Creel "Jim" Marshall is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 2003 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party...
and Ike SkeltonIsaac Newton "Ike" Skelton IV is the former U.S. Representative for . During his tenure, he has served as the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. He is a member for the Democratic Party...
. The van swerved off the road to avoid an oncoming vehicle and overturned, injuring Murphy and Skelton. The two were airlifted to Ibn Sina hospital in BaghdadBaghdad is the capital of Iraq, as well as the coterminous Baghdad Governorate. The population of Baghdad in 2011 is approximately 7,216,040...
. The driver of Murphy's bus suspected a car riding alongside the bus was a suicide bomber, and drove off the road on purpose.
After an MRI indicated head and neck injuries, Murphy was flown to the US Military's Landstuhl Medical Center in GermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
for further tests. These tests indicated no permanent damage. After wearing a neck brace for a brief period, Murphy made a full recovery.
Politically charged accusations of violations of House rules
Shortly before the 2006 election, allegations were made that Congressman Murphy was using official resources for campaign activities. Such allegations have not resulted in any formal charges or actions taken against Rep. Murphy. In late October 2006, the Pittsburgh Post-GazetteThe Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, also known simply as the "PG," is the largest daily newspaper serving metropolitan Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.-Early history:...
reported that in interviews with a half-dozen present and former staffers, accusations were made that Murphy had mixed campaign activities and official government work in a manner that the staffers considered unethical or in possible violation of House rules. {{Citation needed|date=March 2011}}
When presented with the accusations, Murphy said he would seek a congressional investigation of his own conduct.
On September 16, 2007, the organization Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in WashingtonCitizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington is a nonprofit 501 organization that describes itself as "dedicated to promoting ethics and accountability in government and public life by targeting government officials – regardless of party affiliation – who sacrifice the common good to...
(CREW) released its third annual report on the most corrupt members of Congress entitled "Beyond DeLay: The 22 Most Corrupt Members of Congress (and two to watch)". Murphy was included on the list. CREW issued their analysis of Murphy's alleged ethical lapses, together with various exhibits which CREW asserted supports their naming him to their list of the most corrupt members of Congress. The reality, however, is that CREW is "one of a wave of new groups backed by liberal donors" and is "a vehicle for assaults on largely – but not entirely – Republican targets," according to Politico.com.
2002
In a 2002 PoliticsPA- Content :The website focuses on news aggregation, linking to major political news making headlines across the state. The editors write occasional features, like the weekly "Up & Down" scorecard and one-off lists like "Harrisburg's Smartest Staffer" and "Best Dressed Lobbyist" lists...
Feature story- Published Features & news :While the distinction between published features and news is often clear, when approached conceptually there are few hard boundaries between the two. It is quite possible to write a feature in the style of a news story, for instance...
designating politicians with yearbook superlativesA yearbook, also known as an annual, is a book to record, highlight, and commemorate the past year of a school or a book published annually. Virtually all American, Australian and Canadian high schools, most colleges and many elementary and middle schools publish yearbooks...
, he was named the "Most Ambitious"
Murphy ran for the newly redrawn 18th Congressional District in 2002The Elections for the United States House of Representatives on 5 November 2002 was in the middle of President George W. Bush's first term. Although it was a midterm election, the Republican Party gained a net eight seats, solidifying their majority...
. The district had previously been the 20th, represented by four-term Democrat Frank MascaraFrank Robert Mascara was a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania who served four terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003. He was the uncle of St...
. However, the legislature re-drew the district after the 2000 Census in such a way that a large portion of Mascara's district ended up in the neighboring JohnstownJohnstown is a city in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States, west-southwest of Altoona, Pennsylvania and east of Pittsburgh. The population was 20,978 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Cambria County...
-based 12th District, represented by 28-year incumbent John MurthaJohn Patrick "Jack" Murtha, Jr. was an American politician from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Murtha, a Democrat, represented Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1974 until his death in 2010....
.
The new district lines were harshly criticized, in part because in some areas portions of several neighborhoods—and even streets—were split between districts. In some areas, one side of the street was in the 18th while the other was in the 12th; in other areas, one side of the street was in the 18th while the other was in the Pittsburgh-based 14th District. In the most extreme example, nearly all of Mascara's hometown of CharleroiCharleroi is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, along the Monongahela River, 25 miles south of Pittsburgh. Charleroi was settled in 1890 and incorporated in 1891. The population in 1900 stood at 5,930; in 1910, 9,615; in 1920, 11,516, and in 1940, 10,784...
was drawn into the 12th district, but Mascara's house stayed in the 18th.
After a legal battle, the courts largely upheld Pennsylvania's redistricting plan after some minor modifications. Murphy was a member of the committee that redrew Pennsylvania's congressional map, and rumors abounded that he'd reconfigured the district for himself, even though numerous Democrats were also on the committee. Mascara challenged Murtha in the Democratic primary for the 12th District, since the newly configured 12th was geographically more his district than Murtha's. However, Murtha won handily. This removed a significant barrier to Murphy, and he ran against Democrat Jack Machek in the November election. Even though Democrats outnumbered Republicans by 70,000 registered voters, it was somewhat friendlier to Republicans than the old 20th had been. He won handily, defeating Machek by 20 points.
2006
Murphy faced Democrat Chad Kluko, a telecommunications executive, in the November 2006 general election. Murphy won reelection with 58% of the vote to Kluko's 42%.
2008
{{See also|United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 2008#District 18}}
Murphy's opponent was Democrat Steve O'Donnell, a MonroevilleMonroeville is a home rule municipality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located about east of the city of Pittsburgh, Monroeville is a bustling suburb with mixed residential and commercial developments...
health care executive. Murphy won with 64% of the vote.
2010
{{See also|United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 2010#District 18}}
Murphy defeated Democratic nominee, Dan Connolly. Murphy received 161,888 votes (67.3%), to 78,558 (32.7%) for Connolly. Rep. Murphy was reelected for his fifth term in Pennsylvania's 18th district despite the fact that he did nearly no campaigning.
Electoral history
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!|Year
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!|Democrat
!|Votes
!|Pct
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|2002
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|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |Jack Machek
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} align="right" |79,451
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |40%
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|{{Party shading/Republican}} |Tim Murphy
|{{Party shading/Republican}} align="right" |119,885
|{{Party shading/Republican}} |60%
| |*
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|2004
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|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |{{nowrap|Mark G. Boles}}
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} align="right" |117,420
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |37%
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|{{Party shading/Republican}} |Tim Murphy
|{{Party shading/Republican}} align="right" |197,894
|{{Party shading/Republican}} |63%
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|2006
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|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |Chad Kluko
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} align="right" |105,419
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |42%
|
|{{Party shading/Republican}} |Tim Murphy
|{{Party shading/Republican}} align="right" |144,632
|{{Party shading/Republican}} |58%
| |*
|-
|2008
|
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |Steve O'Donnell
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} align="right" |116,446
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |36%
|
|{{Party shading/Republican}} |Tim Murphy
|{{Party shading/Republican}} align="right" |206,916
|{{Party shading/Republican}} |64%
|-
|2010
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|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |Dan ConnollyDan Connolly received a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin in 1990. His research interests include investigating the value of formal descriptions of chaotic systems like the Web, particularly in the consensus-building process, and the Semantic Web.He became involved...
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} align="right" |77,212
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |33%
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|{{Party shading/Republican}} |Tim Murphy
|{{Party shading/Republican}} align="right" |158,224
|{{Party shading/Republican}} |67%
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