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Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

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The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace And Defense RIP Murtha. Late congressman John Murtha, the Pennsylvania Democrat and HAC-D chairman who passed away last week from complications following surgery, will be buried today at the Grandview Cemetery in Johnstown, Pa., according to his family. A private funeral service also will be held at the Westmont Presbyterian Church. A public viewing, as of last Friday, was planned for Sunday and yesterday at the Duca Funeral Home in Johnstown.…

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