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John Murtha dies, special election looms
Washington Post, by Chris Cillizza Posted By: nota bene- Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:28:32 GMT The death of longtime Pennsylvania Rep. John Murtha (D) this afternoon will set off a special election in his very competitive western Pennsylvania 12th district. According to state law, the governor has ten days once the vacancy is officially declared to decide on the date for the special election, which can come no sooner than 60 days following that proclamation.
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