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A defense lobbying firm that is a top political donor to several Ohio members of Congress has been raided by federal law enforcement authorities.

Federal investigators came to PMA's offices and "requested a variety of information," according to PMA spokesman Patrick Dorton. The November raid was first reported Monday night by ABC News.

"The firm is cooperating with their request," said Dorton, who would not further discuss the scope of the investigation.

Published reports suggest the raid may be part of an investigation into Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. John P. Murtha, whose former employees started the company. Murtha heads the Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees the defense budget.