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Fitzpatrick Holds Small Business Roundtable
Quakertown business leaders talk with Fitzpatrick about jobs, economy

	Aug 2006	Aug 2010	% Increase
National Unemployment Rate:	4.7%	9.6%	104% 1
National Debt:	$8.5 Trillion	$13.4 Trillion	59% 2

QUAKERTOWN, Pa--As the Labor Day weekend began today, Mike Fitzpatrick held a roundtable discussion with a group of business owners and employers to hear their concerns about the economy and job growth. The event, attended by twenty business leaders from the Quakertown area, also demonstrated the frustration of employers with Congressman Murphy's failed leadership in Washington.

"The current administration promised us that the stimulus would put people to work and that Obamacare would drive down the cost of healthcare," said Andy Struebing, President of North American Specialty Glass, a local manufacturing firm, "instead, healthcare premiums are skyrocketing and companies like ours have to absorb these costs, pass some of them on to our employees AND put off hiring new people. In the end, there are more Pennsylvanians out of work than when the stimulus was passed, and we have higher healthcare premiums. We need real leadership on job creation in Washington. We need Mike Fitzpatrick."

In addition to adding to the already massive federal deficit, Congressman Murphy has left small businesses in a state of uncertainty about their future taxes. "Unless Congress acts, we are four months away from one of the largest tax hikes in American history," said Mike Fitzpatrick, "when access to capital is the tightest in a generation, Congress and Patrick Murphy intend to take even more money from small business. How do they expect business to grow to create jobs?"

'The unemployment rate is 9.6%," said Fitzpatrick, "how many more months does Congressman Murphy need to see that he and President Obama's policies aren't working?"

Mike Fitzpatrick has outlined a common sense plan to help small businesses grow that includes extending tax cuts on job creators, reducing government spending and dispensing with burdensome red tape that stands in the way of small business. The National Federation of Independent Business, an organization representing small business across the United States, also recently endorsed Fitzpatrick.
¹ www.bls.gov
² www.treasurydirect.gov

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Fitzpatrick Poised to Reclaim House Seat
New poll shows Fitzpatrick entering fall campaign leading Murphy

LANGHORNE, Pa.-A new survey conducted in Pennsylvania's Eighth Congressional District shows former Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick leading incumbent Patrick Murphy, 48% - 41%. Fitzpatrick's seven-point lead over Murphy is outside the poll's margin of error.

According to Neil Newhouse of Public Opinion Strategies, which conducted the survey, Fitzpatrick is well positioned to reclaim the House seat he lost to Murphy in 2006 by one of the narrowest margins of any Congressional race in the county that year.

"This poll is further evidence of what I've already found by talking to voters," said Fitzpatrick, "the Murphy-Pelosi agenda is not the agenda of Bucks County. Patrick Murphy supported the massive stimulus bill, special interest bailouts, and a government takeover of healthcare. Meanwhile, more Bucks County residents are out of work and Patrick Murphy has nothing to show for it except a ballooning federal deficit."

The poll also demonstrates that voters in the Eighth Congressional District have soured on the Democrat agenda, with 53% of voters disapproving and 41% of voters strongly disapproving of President Obama's job performance and 57% of voters viewing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unfavorably. Congressman Murphy has been a champion and reliable vote for the Obama-Pelosi agenda.

"Election day is quickly approaching. Voters in Pennsylvania and across America are ready for new leadership and I'm ready to help take our country back," said Fitzpatrick.

Link to Public Opinion Strategies Poll Memo

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Murphy Should Debate Before Congress Ends Summer Vacation
Economic action can't wait until after election, Fitzpatrick says

LANGHORNE, Pa-Today, Mike Fitzpatrick renewed his call on Patrick Murphy to debate before Congress ends its summer vacation in September.

"Given the fact that additional jobs have been lost during this so called summer of recovery, Congressman Murphy needs to tell us precisely what his plan is to get the economy moving and spur job growth when Congress returns from vacation next month.

"Last week Congressman Murphy told us that he's been communicating with Nancy Pelosi about the economy, but he needs to talk to the residents of the Eighth Congressional District. Congress will only work for a few weeks before the election, we need to know what Congressman Murphy plans to do when he returns to Washington."

On May 18th, the day of the Primary Election, Mike Fitzpatrick called on Patrick Murphy to agree to hold weekly debates. On August 11th, Fitzpatrick delivered a letter to Murphy again requesting debates before Congress ends its summer vacation. "Congressman Murphy never responded to either of these requests," according to Fitzpatrick Campaign Manager Kyle Whatley, "in the meantime Pennsylvania has lost thousands of additional jobs, and we still don't know what Murphy's plan is."

Congress is scheduled to end its summer vacation on September 10th. They then plan to adjourn on October 8th.¹ "Given the short amount of time Congress plans to work this fall, Congressman Murphy needs to tell us what action will be taken to create jobs. If he provides a date and time, I will be there. If Congressman Murphy can find time to share his thoughts with Nancy Pelosi, surely he can find a few hours to talk to his constituents," Fitzpatrick said.

¹ www.house.gov/house/House_Calendar.shtml

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July 30, 2010
Murphy's Undocumented Workers
Provides no evidence for job claims

	June 2006	June 2010	% Increase
Bucks Unemployment Rate:	3.9%	8.1%	108%1
Philadelphia Unemployment Rate:	6.2%	11.7%	89%2
Montgomery Unemployment Rate:	3.7%	7.6%	105%3
National Debt:	$8.3 Trillion	$13.2 Trillion	57%4

Levittown, PA -With the 8th Congressional District unemployment rates soaring to recent highs, Mike Fitzpatrick called upon Congressman Murphy to document the 3,000 jobs he claims to have created using our tax dollars.

"Unemployment in the 8th District is at 4-year highs," said Mike Fitzpatrick, "Rates have nearly doubled and voters know the Murphy-Pelosi Agenda is to blame."

"Congressman Murphy claimed in a taxpayer-funded mail piece that he created over 3,000 new, full-time jobs, ⁵, ⁶ said Mike Fitzpatrick, "Prove it: I call on Congressman Murphy to prove he created over 3,000 new, full-time jobs."

"Congressman Murphy outlines about 1,100 jobs in his taxpayer funded mail piece. Where are the other 2,000 jobs?" asked Fitzpatrick, "Who got these jobs? When were the workers hired?"

"Congressman Murphy must document these jobs by stipulating where these were, what they are and when they were created," said Fitzpatrick.

"If Congressman Murphy used taxpayer resources to create these jobs, we as taxpayers have a right to know," said Fitzpatrick. "We deserve accountability and we have a right to ask these questions, especially in light of Congressman Murphy providing $2.4M to a company headed by an executive convicted of bribery." ⁷

"As a County Commissioner, Ibrought people together," said Fitzpatrick, "At the Bucks County Economic Development Corp from 1997-2004, the BCEDC has independently documented preserving over 4,000 jobs and creating nearly 3,000 new jobs in the Bucks County Enterprise Zone alone."

Fitzpatrick concluded, "The people of this area have the right to demand accountability from their elected officials. I have always been willing to lay my cards on the table and tell the voters exactly where I stand. It's time for Patrick Murphy to do the same."

¹ www.paworkstats.state.pa.us
² www.paworkstats.state.pa.us
³ www.paworkstats.state.pa.us
⁴ www.treasurydirect.gov
⁵ Franked Mail Piece: "An Update on Job Creation From US Representative Patrick Murphy"
⁶ Legislative Flyer: "Bringing Jobs to the 8th District"
⁷ Coherent Systems

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July 23, 2010
Murphy Mum on Rangel
Murphy hoards Rangel's $19,000; Murphy has yet to return other tainted funds

LEVITTOWN, PA - Mike Fitzpatrick, Republican candidate for Congress, offered the following remarks regarding Congressman Rangel's pending investigation by the full House Committee on Standards and Official Conduct.

"As I did back in April, I again call upon Congressman Murphy to return the $19,000 of potentially-tainted campaign donations he received from Congressman Rangel," said Fitzpatrick. ¹

"This is the first time in nearly eight years that the House has decided to make a ruling on such egregious ethical violations," said Fitzpatrick, "The last time this committee was convened; former Congressman James Traficant was expelled for taking bribes." ²

"Congressman Murphy voted twice to allow Congressman Rangel to keep his powerful position that determines our tax rates and Federal spending," closed Fitzpatrick, "I think we all deserve an explanation on why Congressman Murphy defended Rangel for so long." ³

"Murphy has yet to account for other tainted contributions including those from Coherent Systems and Kuchera Industries employees and their spouses totaling $21,400," said Fitzpatrick.

The President of Coherent Systems was convicted of bribery for a $2.4M Federal appropriation he received via Congressman Murphy while Kuchera is under investigation as part of the scheme.

According to Fitzpatrick, "The people of the 8th District deserve a full accounting of all of Murphy's tainted money; where did it come from and where did it go."

"Murphy ran for office pledging to drain the swamp of Washington," closed Fitzpatrick, "All he's done is jump in with both feet."

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¹ FEC
² NYT, "Evidence of Ethics Violation in Rangel Case", 7/22/10
³ http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll057.xml, http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll759.xml

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July 15, 2010
Another huge quarter for Fitzpatrick
Campaign nears a million dollars raised

Langhorne, PA:  8th Congressional District candidate Mike Fitzpatrick collected over $415,000 for the second quarter bringing his total raised to nearly One Million Dollars.

On his fundraising for the quarter Fitzpatrick said, "Once again the people of Pennsylvania and the 8th Congressional District made a statement that they are ready for a new direction in Washington. I am grateful for the outpouring of support."

"I hear every day about the real effects being felt in our community because of the disastrous policies coming out of Washington. People are out of work, families are suffering and Patrick Murphy is absent. When it comes to supporting Nancy Pelosi and Washington liberals he is front-and-center. But when his own constituents needed him to be a leader, to support policies that create real, family-sustaining jobs, Patrick Murphy has failed," Fitzpatrick added.

"The people of the 8th District are tired of the failed policies of Nancy Pelosi and Patrick Murphy and they have stepped up in a big way. From now to November I will spend every minute, every hour and every resource to spread the message that the power of recovery lies in the American people themselves, not government. People do not need more government intervention in their lives, they need an opportunity to succeed. If we cut spending, reduce the deficit and create the right environment for growth I believe America's best days are ahead of us."

Fitzpatrick has been recognized as one of the top "challenger" candidates in the country. The Eighth Congressional District has become increasingly competitive as his campaign has gained momentum. The race is currently considered a "toss-up."

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July 1, 2010
On Jobs, Murphy Fails the 8th District

DOYLESTOWN – Mike Fitzpatrick said today’s labor statistics show Patrick Murphy’s policies are hurting families and failing to address the 8th District’s unemployment woes.

The Labor Department released statistics showing the nation shed another 125,000 jobs and 652,000 people simply gave up trying to find a job.

“The jobs my opponent has promised have not materialized, the national unemployment rate is double what it was when he took office. Yet he boasts about creating jobs by handing over taxpayer dollars to campaign contributors,” Fitzpatrick said.

Patrick Murphy voted to hand $2.4 million to Coherent Systems - which is now called Argon ST – a company that has a tiny office in Doylestown. He also helped steer millions to Kuchera Defense Systems, which has no presence in the 8th Congressional District. Former Coherent Systems International principle Richard Ianieri pled guilty to paying kickbacks and taking bribes. Kuchera Defense systems co-founder Bill Kuchera is a convicted marijuana dealer.

“Maybe these are the green jobs Murphy is referring to.”

Fitzpatrick said Congressman Pat Murphy is a Washington insider who, “continues to be a rubber-stamp for Nancy Pelosi and her job-killing, big government spending programs and has turned his back on the small companies that actually create jobs.  The $862 billion stimulus, big spending programs that he supports have not created jobs, contrary to what he’s saying on the campaign trail. The bottom line is joblessness has doubled since Pat Murphy took office.”

“In a double insult, Murphy supports policies that crush job creating small businesses and then spends the tax dollars of unemployed or underemployed residents to reward campaign contributors creating jobs outside the district.”

“We need a real plan and real action to cure what is wrong with the economy. Put a halt to irresponsible spending and a put a repayment plan on the table, or this is a bill we leave to our children and grandchildren,” Fitzpatrick asked.

Fitzpatrick had challenged the Democrat incumbent to a series of debates beginning in June, but so far Murphy has declined.

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June 19. 2010
Fitzpatrick challenges Murphy to oppose White House on Arizona Law

Langhorne, PA - Mike Fitzpatrick issued the following statement challenging Patrick Murphy to stand in opposition to the Obama administration's efforts against Arizona's immigration law:

"As a border state, Arizona is on the front lines in the fight against illegal immigration. Human trafficking, kidnapping, drugs and violence are symptoms of the federal government's failure to protect our southern border.  Arizona state legislators have acted within their rights to enforce laws long ignored by the federal government. If Patrick Murphy is serious and consistent about enforcing the rule of law, he should stand firm against any attempt by the current administration to weaken or oppose Arizona's efforts to combat illegal immigration.

"I call upon Patrick Murphy to immediately and forcefully demand that the Obama administration respect Arizona's right to enforce the rule of law. I trust he will stand up against his party leadership and support all immigration laws -- and join me in opposing any effort by the Administration to interfere with Arizona's lawful attempt to protect its citizens."

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June 3, 2010
Fitzpatrick: Israel has right to defend itself

Langhorne, PA - Mike Fitzpatrick issued the following statement about the Israeli flotilla raid:

"In the international fight against terrorism, the United States must stand by its allies. The United States vigorously defends against smuggling and other nations are within their rights to do so as well. If American soldiers or sailors were attacked on a mission, there would be no question that they would defend themselves."

"I caution members of the United Nations to not condemn Israel’s actions so quickly, without all of the facts. Israel offered the ship a port and promised to deliver the supplies. Those intending to run the blockade refused this offer, inciting the conflict. I stand by Israel’s right to defend its borders and protect its citizens, who are under the constant threat of violence from Hamas and other terrorist organizations."

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May 1, 2010
Fitzpatrick Opens Campaign Headquarters in Bensalem

Bensalem, PA – --Mike Fitzpatrick’s run for the 8th Congressional District nomination got a boost today with the opening of a Lower Bucks headquarters in Bensalem Township. Fitzpatrick, who is making a run for the seat he held in 2005-2006, was joined by local officials, campaign workers and volunteers.

"Welcome to our Victory Headquarters,"Fitzpatrick said. "I can't thank you enough for your support and enthusiasm. Together we'll win the primary election and move onward to the November general election!  I see the spirit of volunteerism is alive and well in this room."

"This is great,"said Bensalem Mayor Joe DiGirolamo, who also attended Saturday's grand opening.  "We're ready to do our part in Bensalem.  He's going to win."

Joining the Bensalem mayor was State Sen. Tommy Tomlinson, who is seeking re-election in the 6th Senatorial District. Tomlinson is from Bensalem.

"I think this is wonderful. There's a lot of excitement in this race and we're going to win this thing,"he said.

State Rep. Gene DiGirolamo, R-18, will be leading the campaign effort in Bensalem and stressed the importance of supporting Mike Fitzpatrick in 2010. Fitzpatrick, Tomlinson and DiGirolamo plan on sharing the space in the new headquarters located at 3669 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem.

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April 9, 2010
Mike Fitzpatrick raises over $500,000 in two months
96% from individuals and 97% from Pennsylvania

Langhorne, PA – Mike Fitzpatrick issued the following statement on having raised approximately $510,000 in a little over two months:

"Since the beginning of this campaign we have been overwhelmed by the response. People from across the eighth district have stepped forward like never before. Individuals who have never donated money and perhaps have never even been involved in a political campaign are joining with me to help take back our country.

It is an honor to receive the endorsement of almost 900 contributors who have invested in this campaign. We must change the direction this congress is taking our country. Every cent we raise will help me spread our message of lower taxes to create American jobs and slashing government spending to begin reducing our massive debt."

At approximately $510,000 raised, Mike Fitzpatrick is among the leading "challenger" candidates in the country.

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March 27, 2010
Iraq War veteran and former Bucks County Prosecutor, Dean Malik to head 'Fitzpatrick for Congress' Veterans' Committee

Langhorne, PA - Mike Fitzpatrick issued the following statement on the formation of a committee of military veterans supporting his campaign for congress:

"Among the highest duties of a federal office holder is to ensure that the promises made to our military men and women are kept. We must give our troops in harms way the tools they need to win. Our retired personnel deserve every benefit promised to them. I have fought for veterans before and I will do so again."

It is an honor to be joined in this campaign by so many distinguished veterans, including Dean Malik. I am extremely grateful to have his support and the tremendous knowledge he brings. As head of a committee of military veterans supporting this campaign I am going to be looking to Dean for his expertise and insight as we reach out to veterans across the district."

It is an honor to be joined in this campaign by so many distinguished veterans, including Dean Malik. I am extremely grateful to have his support and the tremendous knowledge he brings. As head of a committee of military veterans supporting this campaign I am going to be looking to Dean for his expertise and insight as we reach out to veterans across the district."

Mr. Malik added:
"I have always been impressed with Mike Fitzpatrick's commitment to serving the needs of our community's military veterans and their families. As a Bucks County Commissioner, Mike strongly supported veteran's, and in 2004 as our Congressman, Mike lead the charge to secure federal funding and approval for the Washington's Crossing National Cemetery.

While in Congress, Mike supported legislation for increased body-armor for our deployed service-members and helped to secure the expedited provision of state-of-the-art Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. These important force protection measures saved the lives of countless Americans in harm's way.

I am certain that Mike will continue to fight for our nation's service-members, military veterans, and their families and, in so doing, he will help to ensure the safety and security of our great nation as our next Congressman for Pennsylvania's 8th District."

Dean Malik has been a resident of Bucks County since leaving active duty in the United States Marine Corps in 2001. Dean served for four years as a Prosecutor at the Bucks County District Attorney's Office and has provided pro bono legal assistance to military veterans since that time. He started his career in the Marines as an enlisted man and has since risen to the rank of Major in the Marine Corps Reserves. Since returning home to Bucks County from a seven month deployment to al Anbar Province, Iraq in 2008, he has worked closely with local veterans' organizations to identify and address the needs and concerns of Bucks County's veteran community.

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March 27, 2010
Fitzpatrick calls healthcare bill a disaster
Murphy votes against his constituents

Langhorne, PA – Mike Fitzpatrick issued the following statement regarding healthcare legislation and Patrick Murphy's vote: "Patrick Murphy again chose to vote with Nancy Pelosi over the objections of his own constituents. After already voting to saddle our children and grandchildren with hundreds of billions in national debt, Murphy has now supported expanding the role of government in our personal healthcare decisions. As recently as last Friday, hundreds of District 8 residents gathered and voiced opposition to this debacle. Though Patrick Murphy was invited he apparently decided that a fundraiser was more important than listening to the concerns of his own constituents. As an ultimate insult Murphy has voted to pass this legislation without hosting a single townhall.

I join nearly every American in agreeing that our healthcare system needs reform. Instead of working in a bipartisan manner on common sense solutions, ultra-liberals like Patrick Murphy and Nancy Pelosi chose to exploit this opportunity to expand government control in our lives. Their bill slashes Medicare benefits for our seniors, increases premiums, raises taxes on working families and does little to control costs. If voters should choose me to represent them in congress I pledge to fight for repeal of the most odious provisions of this bill and immediately get to work on real reform that will control costs and increase access without allowing government bureaucrats to get between doctors and patients." 

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March 27, 2010
Fitzpatrick issues challenge to Patrick Murphy: Cap spending at One Million

Langhorne, PA - Mike Fitzpatrick issued the following statement on the campaign finance report issued by Congressman Patrick Murphy:"Patrick Murphy's campaign finance report certainly reflects a commitment from Washington special interests and individuals living outside Pennsylvania to keeping him in office. Almost two thirds of his commitments come from political action committees, lobbyists and outside interests. This year I think people deserve a different kind of campaign.

I am issuing a challenge to Mr. Murphy, and all candidates in this race, that we agree in 2010 to cap spending at one million dollars per campaign. By limiting the obscene spending typical of high profile congressional campaigns we can show respect to the residents of the 8th District who are, in many cases, struggling just to make ends meet. Certainly I have demonstrated that I can raise the funds necessary to compete in the district, however I hope that Patrick Murphy will agree that this limit would demonstrate the fiscal responsibility often espoused by candidates but rarely practiced by politicians."

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March 27, 2010
Mike Fitzpatrick challenges Patrick Murphy to hold townhall on healthcare

Langhorne, PA – Mike Fitzpatrick issued the following statement calling on Patrick Murphy to hold a healthcare townhall with his constituents: "The House and the Senate have both passed healthcare legislation. The President has now weighed in with his own outline for healthcare reform. Patrick Murphy has committed to supporting legislation that has not even been made available for public scrutiny. He is long overdue to meet with his constituents, explain his position and listen to their concerns.

For almost a year these bills have been debated in Washington but Patrick Murphy has refused to have a townhall meeting for his constituents to participate in that debate. It is time that he stop hiding from his own constituents and allow the people of the 8th District to have a voice in this process. People have serious concerns about the decisions being made in Washington and residents I have been talking to want the opportunity to share those concerns with their Congressman."

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March 27, 2010
Mike Fitzpatrick Calls On Patrick Murphy To Vote "No" On Health Care Plan
Murphy's Democrat Colleagues Kathy Dahlkemper and Tim Holden Publicly Announce They Will Vote "No"

Doylestown – Mike Fitzpatrick today called upon Congressman Pat Murphy to publicly denounce the last ditch effort by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Barack Obama to pass a massive, government-run health care package.

"The national health care legislation pushed through by the Democrat-led Congress is teeming with taxpayer funded bribes and will do nothing but promote government spending and increase costs," said Fitzpatrick. "The problems with the health care debate stem from the collective arrogance of Washington DC," added Fitzpatrick. "The current Congress has forgotten that its purpose is to serve the public's interest not special interests. It has ignored the unequivocal message delivered by the people of America: No government run healthcare or a public option that would lead us to government run healthcare."

Patrick Murphy has ardently supported President Obama's government takeover of health care and publicly promised that he is "not going to give up" on his support for the plan. (Bucks County Courier Times, Feb. 3, 2010) Conversely, a number of Murphy's Democrat colleagues, including two from Pennsylvania, recently announced that they cannot support the President's latest health reform plan due to the severe and "significant cuts to Medicare and Medicaid…" (Republican Herald, March 11, 2010)

 "This plan is bad for the American people and bad for the 8th Congressional District," concluded Fitzpatrick. "I know that Patrick Murphy has been a key ally of Speaker Pelosi in the health care reform movement and it is unlikely he will go back on his promise 'not to give up' on fighting for its passage, however, I fear, as many citizens do, that a government run health care plan will lead to a massive middle class tax hike in exchange for inferior medical care."

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March 27, 2010
Fitzpatrick to Murphy: listen to your constituents, vote NO on healthcare bill
Murphy's Democrat Colleagues Kathy Dahlkemper and Tim Holden Publicly Announce They Will Vote "No"

Langhorne, PA – Mike Fitzpatrick issued the following statement regarding an upcoming townhall and Patrick Murphy's pending healthcare vote:

"It is being reported that Patrick Murphy will be making an announcement regarding his vote on healthcare legislation being considered by the House of Representatives. While all indications are that he will support the bill, I still harbor some hope that Murphy will consider the wishes of the 8th Congressional District and vote no. A yes vote would only confirm why Murphy has so far ducked his constituents and refused to have a townhall: he does not want to listen to the concerns people have with this legislation. The American people know this bill will raise taxes on working families and cut benefits to seniors. He cannot explain why he is voting against the clear desire of the people to start over on healthcare reform.

Recent polling¹ suggests that a majority of Americans do not support the Democrat's highly partisan version of healthcare reform. However Congressman Murphy has shown in the past that he is willing to vote with Nancy Pelosi over his own constituents."

On Friday March 19th Mike Fitzpatrick will be participating in a healthcare townhall forum hosted by the Bucks County Public Policy Roundtable. The event will be at the Pennridge North Middle School, 1500 North Fifth Street Perkasie, PA 18944 beginning at 7pm. Mike will be joining a panel of doctors to discuss healthcare from a public policy perspective. Attendees will be encouraged to voice their opinions on current healthcare legislation and ask questions.

"I am pleased to be participating in an important public discussion on healthcare legislation. Regardless of what Nancy Pelosi and Patrick Murphy attempt to ram through this week the people have a clear desire to be heard on this subject. These kinds of townhalls are what people normally expect from their congressman but considering Patrick Murphy clearly does not want to listen to his constituents on this issue, it is a good thing that others are willing to step forward and provide that forum." 

(1) http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/obama_and_democrats_health_care_plan-1130.html

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March 27, 2010
Fitzpatrick to Murphy: listen to your constituents, vote NO on healthcare bill
Murphy's Democrat Colleagues Kathy Dahlkemper and Tim Holden Publicly Announce They Will Vote "No"

Langhorne, PA – Mike Fitzpatrick issued the following statement regarding an upcoming townhall and Patrick Murphy's pending healthcare vote:

"It is being reported that Patrick Murphy will be making an announcement regarding his vote on healthcare legislation being considered by the House of Representatives. While all indications are that he will support the bill, I still harbor some hope that Murphy will consider the wishes of the 8th Congressional District and vote no. A yes vote would only confirm why Murphy has so far ducked his constituents and refused to have a townhall: he does not want to listen to the concerns people have with this legislation. The American people know this bill will raise taxes on working families and cut benefits to seniors. He cannot explain why he is voting against the clear desire of the people to start over on healthcare reform.

Recent polling¹ suggests that a majority of Americans do not support the Democrat's highly partisan version of healthcare reform. However Congressman Murphy has shown in the past that he is willing to vote with Nancy Pelosi over his own constituents."

On Friday March 19th Mike Fitzpatrick will be participating in a healthcare townhall forum hosted by the Bucks County Public Policy Roundtable. The event will be at the Pennridge North Middle School, 1500 North Fifth Street Perkasie, PA 18944 beginning at 7pm. Mike will be joining a panel of doctors to discuss healthcare from a public policy perspective. Attendees will be encouraged to voice their opinions on current healthcare legislation and ask questions.

"I am pleased to be participating in an important public discussion on healthcare legislation. Regardless of what Nancy Pelosi and Patrick Murphy attempt to ram through this week the people have a clear desire to be heard on this subject. These kinds of townhalls are what people normally expect from their congressman but considering Patrick Murphy clearly does not want to listen to his constituents on this issue, it is a good thing that others are willing to step forward and provide that forum." 

(1) http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/obama_and_democrats_health_care_plan-1130.html

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March 27, 2010
Dean Malik ends campaign for Congress
and throws support behind Mike Fitzpatrick
Iraq War Veteran says Mike Fitzpatrick is the best candidate
for the 8th Congressional District

Langhorne, PA - Mike Fitzpatrick issued the following statement on receiving the endorsement of former 8th Congressional District candidate and Iraq War veteran Dean Malik:

"I am extremely grateful for Dean's endorsement and look forward to working with him to take back our country, starting right here in the 8th Congressional District. Dean and I share a concern for the runaway growth in the federal government, our exploding national debt, and rising unemployment with no end in sight. We know that this course is unsustainable and that the 8th District deserves a representative more concerned with the needs of Pennsylvania families than photo opportunities and pleasing party leadership.

Dean Malik is a patriot who served our country with distinction and he is a man of character whom I respect greatly. He ran an honorable campaign and I am sure, has a bright future of service to our communities. Dean's expertise on veteran's issues and the needs of this district are going be invaluable to me in this campaign and I look forward to working with him." 

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March 27, 2010
Fitzpatrick pledges to limit himself to four terms

Langhorne, PA - Mike Fitzpatrick won a straw poll conducted at a SE Pennsylvania candidate's forum by a wide margin. He beat his closest challenger for the Republican nomination in the 8th Congressional District by 37%. Billed as a Tea Party Coalition Candidate Forum the event was sponsored by several organizations including the Republican Party of Pennsylvania, the Republican Jewish Coalition, the Pennsylvania Conservative Council and Let Freedom Ring.

The results of the poll were:

Mike Fitzpatrick – 57%
Ira Hoffman – 20%
James Jones – 10%
Gloria Carlineo – 7%
Tom Lingenfelter – 6%

"The forum provided an excellent platform to discuss topics important to the people of Pennsylvania and the residents of the 8th district," Fitzpatrick said.

"We have many pressing issues facing us and the exchange of ideas is a good thing. I will take every opportunity to discuss my ideas for growing our economy again, increasing job growth, stopping the out of control spending and reducing the deficit. It is gratifying to know that our message is resonating."

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March 27, 2010
Fitzpatrick pledges to limit himself to four terms

Langhorne, PA - Mike Fitzpatrick won a straw poll conducted at a SE Pennsylvania candidate's forum by a wide margin. He beat his closest challenger for the Republican nomination in the 8th Congressional District by 37%. Billed as a Tea Party Coalition Candidate Forum the event was sponsored by several organizations including the Republican Party of Pennsylvania, the Republican Jewish Coalition, the Pennsylvania Conservative Council and Let Freedom Ring.

The results of the poll were:

Mike Fitzpatrick – 57%
Ira Hoffman – 20%
James Jones – 10%
Gloria Carlineo – 7%
Tom Lingenfelter – 6%

"The forum provided an excellent platform to discuss topics important to the people of Pennsylvania and the residents of the 8th district," Fitzpatrick said.

"We have many pressing issues facing us and the exchange of ideas is a good thing. I will take every opportunity to discuss my ideas for growing our economy again, increasing job growth, stopping the out of control spending and reducing the deficit. It is gratifying to know that our message is resonating."

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March 27, 2010
Fitzpatrick Applauds Open Primary Decision

Langhorne, PA - Mike Fitzpatrick, Republican candidate for the 8th Congressional District, issued the following statement in response to the Bucks County Republican Party's decision not to endorse a candidate in the congressional primary.

"I am pleased that the county Republican Party followed my call to allow all the candidates in this Congressional election to have the same platform to express their ideas and thoughts on how to make this district a better place to work, live, and raise a family," said Fitzpatrick.

Fitzpatrick continued, "It's important that voters of this district get to know all of the Republican candidates in an effort to take on liberal Patrick Murphy in the November election."

Mike Fitzpatrick has been crisscrossing Bucks County and the 8th Congressional District to meet with voters and listen to their concerns about Washington politicians, like Patrick Murphy, who have consistently voted for bailouts of Wall Street, failed stimulus bills that have not created jobs, and a government takeover of our health care system that raises taxes on working families and cuts services to seniors.

"We need a candidate who will rein in out-of-control spending, a candidate who will work to cut taxes to stimulate our economy, and a candidate who will vote for us, not Nancy Pelosi," said Fitzpatrick. "An open primary is the best forum to encourage a thoughtful exchange of ideas on how to move this county, and this country, forward," concluded Fitzpatrick.

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Contact: Kyle Whatley / (215) 970-7343 x500
March 27, 2010
Mike Fitzpatrick becomes the first candidate to qualify for the ballot in 8th District
Turns in over two thousand signatures in the first six days

Langhorne, PA - Mike Fitzpatrick made the following comments after filing over 2000 signatures in 6 days and qualifying for the ballot:

"The excitement in the 8th District is palatable and people are eager to begin working on changing the direction Washington is taking us. Ever since I officially announced my candidacy for congress, I have been humbled by the overwhelming response from people wanting to help. They delivered in a big way and I greatly appreciate the efforts of everyone who helped me clear this first hurdle.

The petition process provides an opportunity for Republicans to go out and start talking to their neighbors about this race. The reaction shows that liberals like Patrick Murphy and Nancy Pelosi have awakened a sleeping giant. Their reckless spending and explosive expansion of government have given people the jolt they needed to get involved in this process. I look forward to working with everyone appalled by these policies to start turning this ship around in November."