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<title>WAMC: Congressional Corner with Scott Murphy, Part 3</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=146</link>
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In today's Congressional Corner, New  York Representative Scott Murphy tells WAMC's Alan Chartock that  navigating bureaucracy in Washington can be a headache.]]>
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<title>WAMC: Congressional Corner with Scott Murphy, Part 2</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=145</link>
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In today's Congressional Corner, NY Legislator Scott Murphy talks to Alan Chartock about the economic benefits of the Saratoga Race Track.]]>
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<title>WAMC: Congressional Corner with Scott Murphy, Part 1</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=144</link>
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In today's Congressional Corner, Alan Chartock speaks with NY Representative Scott Murphy about Wall Street...]]>
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<title>Rep. Scott Murphy calls on Congress to pass anti-stalking legislation</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=143</link>
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Erin Andrews, an ESPN sideline reporter and "Dancing with the Stars" contestant, joined Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, and other lawmakers at a press conference Tuesday to call on Congress to pass the STALKERS Act. The bill would expand federal enforcement of stalking laws.
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<title>Rep. Scott Murphy opens Clifton Park campaign office</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=141</link>
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Rep. Scott Murphy opened his campaign office for the 20th Congressional District Sunday, saying actions he has taken during his 15 months in office have helped the American spirit of innovation move forward, something he wants to continue.]]>
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<title>Bill lifts bank ban: Financial overhaul permits interest-bearing accounts for businesses</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=140</link>
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The new financial regulatory overhaul signed into law Wednesday by President Barack Obama includes a plan that allows banks to offer interest-bearing checking accounts to businesses, ending a 77-year-ban on the practice.
The initiative, successfully advanced by Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, does away with a Depression-era law that treated business and individual checking accounts differently.]]>
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<title>Opinion: Murphy Shares His Story</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=136</link>
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You probably can't buy dog food in Washington, D.C. without running into a member of the House of Representatives most days. After all, there are 435 of them.
But every once in a while, there is a vote of such importance, of such magnitude, that a few members of the House become extremely important.
Scott Murphy found himself at that crossroads this past week with the heath care bill.]]>
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<title>Murphy decries suspension of aid to soldiers' spouses</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=125</link>
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A program enacted last year that provided the spouses of soldiers with
financial assistance for secondary education was suddenly suspended
late last month by the U.S. Department of Defense.]]>
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<title>Murphy bill takes aim at Medicare fraud</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=120</link>
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WASHINGTON -- It started as a routine weekly gathering of Rep. Scott
Murphy's extended family, with more than 50 relatives joining together
for dinner and story-telling one Sunday last October in Hudson Falls.]]>
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<title>Congressman Murphy introduces law for small business</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=122</link>
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- If you're a small business owner, then you might be frustrated that you're unable to earn interest on your business checking accounts.&nbsp; Congress Scott Murphy wants to change that.]]>
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<title>Murphy seeking to balance job growth and fiscal responsibility</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=112</link>
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Congressman Scott Murphy, D-NY 20th District, spoke with the Register-Star Thursday about his plans to promote fiscal responsibility in national and local government. Murphy also discussed the creation of jobs in Columbia and Greene counties and what he has done to address the milk price crisis impacting local dairy farmers.]]>
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<title>Murphy's first legislation targets veterans</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=111</link>
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Job
prospects for veterans returning from military service in Iraq and Afghanistan
are bleak right now, said U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls.

So the new congressman, who ran on a platform of creating jobs, wants to expand
a federal program that helps veterans become successful entrepreneurs.

Murphy, in his first personally introduced legislation, was successful in
passing an amendment on Wednesday that expands a federal Veterans Business
Center program.]]>
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<title>SBA ready to help vets: Murphy's first House measure would aid military veterans seeking to start businesses</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=109</link>
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Military veterans could get government help in launching new businesses under
legislation the House overwhelmingly passed Wednesday.&nbsp; Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, advanced the veterans
measure as part of a broader bill to renew and create Small Business
Administration programs. ]]>
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<title>Murphy called to write small-business legislation</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=110</link>
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Less than a month after Scott Murphy won a
20th District special election by a razor-thin margin, House Democratic leaders
rewarded him Wednesday by allowing him to author an amendment to small-business
legislation.]]>
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<title>Murphy amendment helps veterans</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=108</link>
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WASHINGTON, D.C.
-- Our newly elected congressman is making his voice heard. Scott Murphy has
authored his first amendment since being elected to Congress. ]]>
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<title> Albany Times Union Editorial: Scott Murphy in the 20th </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=97</link>
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Voters in the 20th Congressional District have defied the pundits in
recent years, refusing to be pinned down by party labels. This
seemingly Republican district elected a centrist Democrat, Kirsten
Gillibrand, two times for Congress, and last fall supported Barack
Obama and his progressive agenda.]]>
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<title>Oneonta Daily Star: Elect Scott Murphy to Congress</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=91</link>
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We have met both candidates
running in Tuesday's special election to fill the 20th Congressional
District seat vacated by Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand when she entered
the Senate.]]>
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<title>Granville Sentinel Editorial: Murphy for Congress  </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=89</link>
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Next Tuesday voters in Granville and the rest of the 20th
Congressional District will have a chance to go to the polls and endorse a vote
for change that President Obama represented in his election just five months
ago.]]>
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<title>Daily Freeman EDITORIAL: Murphy for Congress</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=82</link>
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The economy is clearly the No. 1 issue of the day.
That almost certainly makes the upcoming special election in the 20th
Congressional District nothing less than a referendum on the Obama
economic stimulus plan.]]>
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<title>Veterans and Military Families for Progress endorses Scott Murphy for New York’s 20th Congressional District.</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=77</link>
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Veterans and Military Families for Progress (www.vmfp.org) enthusiastically and proudly endorses Scott Murphy in the upcoming New York 20th Congressional District special election.&nbsp; Founded in 2005, VMFP is dedicated to ensuring that the rights and needs of veterans, active-duty service members (including national guard and reservists), and their families are understood by the American public, endorsed by our elected officials, and protected by legislation, regulation, and public policy initiatives.]]>
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<title>Local Businessman Scott Murphy Joins Supporters to Highlight One Month Anniversary of President Obama Signing Economic Recovery Package</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=71</link>
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On Tuesday, local businessman and
congressional candidate Scott Murphy joined supporters in&nbsp;Saratoga Springs&nbsp;to highlight the one month anniversary
of President Obama signing the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act. ]]>
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<title>Local Businessman Scott Murphy, New York League of Conservation Voters Highlight Need for Green Jobs  </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=67</link>
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On Sunday, Local businessman and congressional candidate Scott
Murphy joined representatives from the New York League of Conservation Voters
at GEOS Global, a Saratoga Springs-based business that promotes green energy solutions.
At the event the participants highlighted Scott&#8217;s support for President Obama&#8217;s
jobs and economic recovery plan and his ideas for promoting green jobs in
Upstate New York, including a long-term extension of the renewable energy
Production Tax Credit. ]]>
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<title>Local Businessman and Congressional Candidate Scott Murphy Blasts AIG Execs Receiving Excessive Tax Payer Funded Bonuses, and Career Politicians for Allowing Us to Get to this Point</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=69</link>
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On Sunday, local businessman and congressional candidate
Scott Murphy blasted top executives at AIG for rewarding themselves with lavish
bonuses paid for by Upstate New York tax payers and the Bush Administration and
career politicians for letting us get to this point. ]]>
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<title>Local Businessman and Congressional Candidate Scott Murphy Rallies Volunteers and Marches in 18th Annual Hoosick Falls St Patrick's Day Parade </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=65</link>
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On Saturday, local businessman and Congressional
Candidate Scott Murphy kicked off a day of canvassing at a rally in Whitehall. Hundreds of Murphy
volunteers knocked on doors today throughout the 20th
Congressional District. Following the rally, Murphy, who has Irish
roots, &nbsp;marched in the 18th annual Hoosick Falls St Patrick's Day
Parade.&nbsp;&nbsp; ]]>
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<title>Local Businessman Scott Murphy, Congressman Paul Tonko Tour Shovel Ready Site Receiving Money from President Obama’s Economic Recovery Package</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=66</link>
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On Saturday, local businessman and Congressional Candidate Scott Murphy and
Congressman Paul Tonko joined local officials to tour a shovel ready site in
Hoosick that will receive funding from President Obama&#8217;s jobs and economic
recovery package. ]]>
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<title>WATCH: Senator Gillibrand Asks Voters to Join Her in Supporting Scott Murphy          </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=64</link>
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In a new television ad, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand asks voters to join her in supporting Scott Murphy for Congress.]]>
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<title>New Independent Poll Shows Scott Murphy Closes Gap to Four Points    </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=63</link>
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Since launching his campaign against career
politician Jim Tedisco, Scott Murphy has closed the gap from 21 points to just four.]]>
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<title>At Labor Rally, Murphy Cites Immediate Need for Recovery Money to Put Shovels in the Ground and People Back to Work  </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=59</link>
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Democrat Scott Murphy pledged to continue his crusade for the middle class if sent to Congress.
Watch the clip.]]>
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<title>After Repeatedly Calling for Recovery Money to Put People Back to Work, Murphy Joins Supporters at Shovel Ready Site on Church Street in Saratoga</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=60</link>
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After repeatedly calling for recovery money to put people back to work, local businessman Scott Murphy and local elected officials visited a shovel- ready site in Saratoga Springs that the Governor announced today will receive funding from President Obama&#8217;s economic recovery package. The shovel ready project receiving money from President Obama&#8217;s recovery package is the restructuring of Church Street near Saratoga Hospital, which will include new drainage and a pedestrian sidewalk.]]>
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<title>MEMO: Murphy Favors Putting Shovels in the Ground and People Back to Work by Ensuring the 20th District Gets Its Fair Share from the Recovery Package, which Tedisco Does Not Support </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=58</link>
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Murphy Strongly Favors Putting
Shovels in the Ground and People Back to Work All Across the 20th
District by Ensuring that We Get Our Fair Share of Money from the
Recovery Package, which Tedisco Does Not Support ]]>
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<title>Local Businessman Scott Murphy Tours Essex County Highlighting Record of Job Creation, Support for President Obama's Economic Recovery Package </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=56</link>
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On Sunday, local businessman and congressional candidate Scott Murphy made
several stops in Essex
County to highlight his
support for President Obama&#8217;s economic recovery package, which will create or
save 76,000 jobs in Upstate New York and is the largest middle class tax cut in
American history.&nbsp; ]]>
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<title>Scott Murphy Joins Congressman Paul Tonko, Capital District Area Labor Federation for Rally and “Labor to Neighbor” Walk</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=57</link>
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On Saturday, Scott Murphy joined
Congressman Paul Tonko and the Capital District Area Labor Federation (CDALF)
for a rally and &#8220;labor to neighbor&#8221; walk. At the event, Murphy cited the
immediate need for stimulus money to put shovels in the ground and people back
to work all across the 20th Congressional District. ]]>
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<title>Citing Record Job Losses, Local Businessman and Congressional Candidate Scott Murphy Stresses Immediate Need for Stimulus Money Now to Put People Back to Work</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=49</link>
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On Friday, local businessman and congressional candidate Scott Murphy called for stimulus money now for shovel ready projects, and green jobs in New York&#8217;s 20th congressional district to put people back to work. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the economy lost 651,000 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate surged to 8.1 percent, the highest level in 24 years.]]>
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<title>AFSCME NEW YORK ENDORSES SCOTT MURPHY  FOR THE NEW YORK 20TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=55</link>
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The
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) announced
their endorsement of Scott Murphy for US Congress in New York&#8217;s 20th
Congressional District.]]>
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<title>NYSUT endorses Murphy in 20th District race</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=50</link>
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New York State United Teachers today endorsed Scott Murphy for
Congress, saying the Democrat&#8217;s success at creating good jobs and his
willingness to respect workers&#8217; rights makes him the best candidate to
represent working families in the 20th Congressional District.]]>
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<title>CSEA seeks 'fresh perspective' in endorsing Scott Murphy in 20th Congressional District Special Election </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=51</link>
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Citing his fresh perspective, CSEA &#8212; New York&#8217;s Leading Union &#8211; has
endorsed Scott Murphy in the special election in the 20th Congressional
District.&#8220;Scott Murphy is uniquely qualified to serve us in Congress from his
experience in the private sector helping create over 1,000 jobs,&#8221; said
CSEA President Danny Donohue. &#8220;CSEA is confident that Scott will not
only represent the people of the district well but will also
distinguish himself through his energy and ideas.&#8221;]]>
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<title>Troy Record Editorial: The GOP needs a new game plan</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=48</link>
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The abbreviated special election to fill the seat of Sen. Kirsten
Gillibrand in the 20th Congressional District is in full swing and
there is little room for error.Earlier this week, however,
Assembly Minority Leader James Tedisco admitted that he wasn't a
resident of the district, which includes all or parts of Columbia,
Dutchess, Delaware, Essex, Greene, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga,
Warren, and Washington counties but said that it shouldn't matter to
voters since he's from the general area.]]>
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<title>Watch Our Latest TV Ad   </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=43</link>
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The Scott Murphy for Congress campaign is running a new TV ad touting Murphy's support of President Obama's economic policies. Watch it now.]]>
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<title>Murphy Campaign Receives Two Major Endorsements in Two Days: Independence Party of New York, New York State AFL-CIO</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=44</link>
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On Monday, the Murphy for Congress campaign
received the endorsement from the New York State AFL-CIO, its second major
endorsement in two days. On Sunday, the Murphy campaign received the
endorsement of the Independence Party of New York. ]]>
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<title>NYS AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of Scott Murphy for Congress  </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=41</link>
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Denis Hughes,
President of the 2 &#189; million member New York State AFL-CIO today
announced the State Labor Federation's endorsement of Scott Murphy in
the 20th Congressional District.]]>
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<title>Momentum Builds as Scott Murphy Receives Major Endorsement from the Independence Party of New York </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=40</link>
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On Sunday, the
Independence Party of New York officially endorsed local businessman Scott
Murphy for Congress, providing even more momentum to Murphy&#8217;s grassroots campaign.
The Independence Party cited Murphy&#8217;s track record of
creating private sector jobs, his commitment to government reform and his
enthusiasm for reaching out to independent voters as just a few of the reasons
they decided to back Murphy.
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<title>Local Businessman and Congressional Candidate Scott Murphy Joins Supporters at Columbia County Democratic Headquarters</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=38</link>
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On Saturday, local businessman and Congressional Candidate Scott Murphy joined
local supporters at the Columbia County Democratic Headquarters in Ghent.&nbsp; Like Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Scott Murphy
supports President Obama&#8217;s Economic Recovery Package, which will cut middle
class taxes and help to turn our local economy around. Scott Murphy&#8217;s opponent
has refused to support the much needed recovery package.]]>
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<title>Post Star: Murphy picks up bipartisan endorsements</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=36</link>
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Democratic and Working Families candidate
Scott Murphy was endorsed by the mayor of his home city on Friday.
&#8220;He shares the passion of Glens Falls. He knows our needs,&#8221; said Glens
Falls Mayor John &#8220;Jack&#8221; Diamond at a meet-and-greet reception in the city&#8217;s 1st
Ward.
Diamond, a Democrat, said he got to know
Murphy last year when Murphy, a local businessman, participated in discussions
of forming a regional water and sewer system.
Murphy also picked up an endorsement from
former state Assemblyman Larry Corbett, a Republican from Queensbury.]]>
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<title>Mayor Diamond and Glens Falls Elected Officials Endorse Scott Murphy for Congress, Citing His Real World Job Creating Experience </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=39</link>
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On Friday, Glens Falls Mayor Jack
Diamond and other elected officials endorsed local businessman and
congressional candidate Scott Murphy, citing his real world experience creating
jobs.
&nbsp;&#8220;As a resident of Glens Falls, I am honored to be joined by so
many friends and neighbors today and to be receiving Mayor Diamond&#8217;s
endorsement,&#8221; said Murphy. &#8220;We need to jump-start our local economy and like Senator
Gillibrand,&nbsp;I&#8217;m proud to support
President Obama&#8217;s Economic Recovery package, because it provides middle class
tax relief, and creates and saves over 76,000 jobs in Upstate New York
immediately.&#8221;]]>
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<title> Businessman Scott Murphy Visits Sidney Diner to Highlight Need to Rebuild Our Economy, Restore Fiscal Discipline, and Bring Jobs back to Upstate New York</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=34</link>
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On
Wednesday, Scott Murphy visited the Track Side Diner in Sidney to highlight the benefits of President
Obama's economic recovery act. With at least thirteen shovel-ready projects in Delaware County in line for Recovery Act funding,
this historic legislation will bring real, immediate relief in the form of jobs
and middle class tax cuts to an area hit hard by the current economic
crisis.&nbsp; ]]>
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<title>Murphy Visits First Responders at Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=33</link>
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On Wednesday, Scott Murphy visited
with first responders at the Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department. Scott discussed the need to continue
now-Senator Gillibrand&#8217;s efforts to support our brave volunteer fire departments, especially during these tough economic
times, so we can keep our communities safe. ]]>
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<title>On Day of President Obamas Historic Address to Congress, Scott Murphy Emphasizes Need for Swift and Decisive Action to Get Economy Back on Track  </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=32</link>
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As President Obama prepares to deliver his historic address to Congress, local businessman and congressional candidate Scott Murphy joined supporters in Halfmoon to emphasize the need for swift and decisive action to get our economy back on track. ]]>
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<title>New York Times: Stimulus Is Early Focus in New York House Race    </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=30</link>
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The biggest political matchup in the country right now pits a seasoned
Republican lawmaker against an unknown Democrat in one of New York&#8217;s
most traditionally conservative Congressional districts. National
Republican leaders have vowed to make the contest a turning point for
their beleaguered party, while Democrats like House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have signaled that they will not be doing any heavy lifting to help out.]]>
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<title>Scott Murphy Opens Dutchess County Campaign Office</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=28</link>
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This afternoon, businessman and congressional candidate Scott
Murphy joined supporters to open the Dutchess County Murphy Campaign
Headquarters.&nbsp; At the opening, Scott thanked supporters for their hard
work to date and reiterated his support for President Obama's economic recovery
package.&nbsp; The plan will provide families with the largest tax cut in American
history and will help bring jobs back to Dutchess County.&nbsp; ]]>
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<title>Murphy campaigns at green factory in Hoosick </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=29</link>
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Scott Murphy believes that the creation of green jobs in the state will
benefit the economy and the environment and said that the economic
stimulus package could help fund that effort.]]>
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<title>Scott Murphy Joins Local Supporters at Greene County Democratic Headquarters </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=26</link>
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On Saturday, Scott
Murphy, candidate for the 20th Congressional District joined local supporters
and Greene County Democratic Committee members at the Greene County Democratic
Headquarters.&nbsp;&nbsp; At the event, Scott reiterated his support for
President Obama's economic recovery package which will cut middle class taxes
and help bring jobs back to Greene
County.&nbsp;Following the 2:00 p.m. rally, Scott walked on Main Street, attended a firefighters' event
and a veterans' event.]]>
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<title>Congressional Candidate and Businessman Scott Murphy Promotes Energy Efficiency, Green Jobs in Hoosick Falls </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=27</link>
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On
Friday, congressional candidate and businessman Scott Murphy visited
Windo-Therm, manufacturer of Advanced Energy Panels, a locally owned and
operated green industry small business. At the event, Scott and small business
owner Jim Devine highlighted how energy efficiency and green jobs will help to
cut energy costs, create jobs, and protect the environment.]]>
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<title>Murphy Campaign Agrees to Times-Union/WMHT Debate on March 19th </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=23</link>
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On Wednesday, Scott Murphy's Campaign for Congress
accepted a debate on March 19th hosted by the Times Union and WMHT
for the special election for New York's
20th Congressional District. Murphy's campaign also expressed its
disappointment with Assemblyman Jim Tedisco's refusal to show up at the League
of Women Voters debate planning meeting and for his continued grandstanding. ]]>
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<title>Citing Need to Jump-Start Economy, Building and Trades Council and Mayor Sylvester Endorse Scott Murphy for Congress  </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=22</link>
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Today, the Greater Capital
Region Building and Construction Trades Council endorsed businessman and
congressional candidate Scott Murphy.&nbsp; In
their endorsement, the council cited Murphy's business acumen and job creation
experience in the private sector and the important role it will play in helping
jump-start the economy and create jobs Upstate. ]]>
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<title>Scott Murphy Brings In House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer to Discuss Economic Recovery Package with Local Labor Leaders </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=19</link>
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On Tuesday, Congressional candidate Scott Murphy brought in House
Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and local labor leaders in Poughkeepsie to discuss the economic recovery
package.]]>
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<title>Citing His Experience Creating Jobs and Growing Small Businesses, Senator Schumer Endorses Scott Murphy at Locally Owned Pretzel Shop     </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=18</link>
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On Monday, Senior Senator Charles Schumer endorsed congressional candidate and businessman Scott Murphy at the Philly Pretzel Factory in Clifton Park&#8212;a locally owned small business that opened its doors three months ago.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ]]>
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<title>Local Senator Gillibrand Returns to Upstate New York to Endorse Congressional Candidate Scott Murphy </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=17</link>
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On Saturday, local Senator Kirsten Gillibrand returned to upstate New York to endorse congressional candidate Scott Murphy at the Amalgamated Transit Union local 1321 in Albany.&nbsp; Also joining Senator Gillibrand and Murphy were Congressman Paul Tonko, Chair of the NYS Democratic Committee June O'Neill, President of the Amalgamated Transit Union local 1321 Steve Green, Democratic County Chairs and supporters.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ]]>
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<title>Citing Need for Bold Action, Businessman and Congressional Candidate Scott Murphy Favors President Obama's Economic Recovery Package</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=11</link>
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On Friday, congressional candidate and businessman Scott Murphy said he supports President Obama's economic recovery package citing the need for bold action to fix the economy Upstate. According to Christina Roemer, the Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, and Jared Bernstein, the Chief Economist for the Vice President, the current American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will save or create 76,100 jobs in Upstate New York. ]]>
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<title>Scott Murphy Declares Candidacy for New York's 20th District </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=83</link>
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Scott Murphy, Democratic Party activist and Warren County businessman,
announced the launch of his campaign to become the Democratic nominee
for
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<title>Scott Murphy Declares Candidacy for 20th CD    </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=2</link>
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Scott Murphy, Democratic Party activist and Warren County businessman,
announced the launch of his campaign to become the Democratic nominee
for the 20th Congressional District.
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<title>Congressional Candidate Scott Murphy Joins Family, Friends, and Supporters at New Headquarters to Officially Launch Campaign</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=13</link>
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On Thursday, Scott Murphy, candidate for Congress in New York's 20th District, was surrounded by family and enthusiastic supporters as he officially launched his campaign for Congress at his new headquarters at 3 Warren Street in Glens Falls.&nbsp; Scott explained why he is running for Congress and outlined his plan to use his business experience to create and save jobs in Upstate New York. As a successful entrepreneur, Scott has helped to create more than 1,000 jobs in New York. ]]>
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<title>Businessman and Congressional Candidate Scott Murphy Outlines 4 Core Principles Needed in Economic Recovery Package </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=12</link>
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On Tuesday, congressional candidate and businessman Scott Murphy outlined four core principles he wants to see in the economic recovery package currently being debated in Washington. ]]>
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<title>Candidate Scott Murphy Greets Voters at Saratoga Springs and Historic Salem Courthouse </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=14</link>
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On Saturday, Congressional candidate Scott Murphy, who is running in the special election in New York's 20th Congressional District, spoke to voters at Saratoga Springs and a packed room full of voters at the Historic Salem Courthouse. Scott discussed why he is running for Congress and how his experience as a businessman creating and saving jobs is needed in Washington.]]>
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<title>Responding to Record Job Losses, Congressional Candidate and Businessman Scott Murphy Calls for Immediate Action</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=15</link>
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Congressional candidate and businessman Scott Murphy, who is running in the special election in New York&#8217;s 20th Congressional District, reacted to the dismal news that the economy lost 598,000 jobs in January, the most since the end of 1974. ]]>
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<title>Scott Murphy Calls for Limits on Executive Compensation     </title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=6</link>
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On Thursday, Democratic Congressional candidate and businessman Scott Murphy who is running in New York&#8217;s 20th Congressional District supported President Obama&#8217;s plan to cap executive compensation for top executives at firms who receive taxpayer assistance from federal bailout money. ]]>
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<title>News From Scott Murphy for Congress</title>
<link>http://www.scottmurphyforcongress.com/release_details.asp?id=4</link>
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Democratic Congressional Candidate Scott Murphy Stresses Job Creation with Senator Gillibrand, House Speaker Pelosi, and Chairman Bernanke]]>
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