US Rep Patrick Murphy

Victimized Homeowners Deserve Justice, Accountability

Patrick Murphy | Posted 02.20.2012

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We deserve a good faith effort on behalf of the banks to make their victims, the American people, whole again. As it stands, the proposed settlement does none of these things.

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A Time to Stand for Our Veterans

Patrick Murphy | Posted 01.10.2012

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As a country, we have a sacred trust with our men and women in uniform that begins with enlistment, but never ends. This Veterans Day let's say thank you to our troops in a real way by offering them the opportunities that our grandparents enjoyed following World War II.

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It's Chow Time at the White House, Brother

Aubrey Sarvis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Aubrey Sarvis

What gays and lesbians are looking for -- and will be marching for on Sunday -- is nothing special, and that's exactly the point. It's what every other American already has: equal treatment under the law

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Slogging Towards Repeal

Aubrey Sarvis | Posted 05.25.2011

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The nation's armed forces are stretched thin, very thin. Repeal of DADT is a national security issue, first and last.

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U.S. Allies Embrace Gay Military Personnel

AP | DAVID CRARY | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW YORK — When it comes to dealing with gay personnel in the ranks, the contrasts are stark among some of the world's proudest, toughest milita...

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