There’s a move afoot to name the business center at the Philadelphia Navy Yard after the late U.S. Rep. John Murtha (D.,Pa.), the defense appropriations powerhouse who kept the yard afloat for many years with timely federal investments.
U.S. Rep. Bob Brady, the Philadelphia Democrat and a close friend of Murtha’s, said Councilman Jim Kenney is expected to introduce legislation Thursday to rename the Philadelphia Naval Business Center the “Jack Murtha Business Center.” A memorial service was held in the U.S. Capitol today to honor Murtha.
“I think it’s appropriate with all the money he put down there to keep the yard going,” said Brady said. “It would be nice to see it happen.”
Brady said he had secured the approval of the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation, which controls the facility.
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I hear the Johnstown City Council is going to rename a street Brady Avenue. What a ridiculous idea. And Specter, Santorum, Foglietta, Borski, and a host of others did not do things to "keep the yard going'? Lots not getting overly sentimental with the passing of the king of PA Pork.— PaulDeon- Nice move by Brady. Murtha was a stand-up guy. He deserves this for everything he did to help the Navy Yard.— jnixon05
Comment removed.- While in Congress, Murtha was as crooked as they get. He didn't represent Philly so he doesn't deserve anything named in his honor here. Brady seems like a good man but he's way off base in this case.— Phillies2008WSChamps
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- This is a really bad idea, revolting, in fact. Smearing the Haditha Marines alone is sufficient disqualification— bobguzzardi
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