Original sentence: , and his Republican challenger, Diana Irey, is a Washington County Commissioner.As he seeks reelection in 2006, more than half the district has been represented by Murtha for only four years
Edited sentence: Furthermore, the recent controversies which made Murtha a national figure have also given national exposure to Irey, who has been interviewed several times on Fox News, as well as Hardball with Chris Mathews on MSBNC.More than half the district has been represented by Murtha for only four years, and his Republican challenger, Diana Irey, is a politician from that area, currently serving as a Washington County Commissioner.The redistricting will again pose a challenge for Murtha as he seeks reelection in 2006