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Nov 14, 2006 Carney: State Working to Keep Chrysler Open Lieutenant Governor John Carney weighs-in on the future of the Daimler-Chrysler plant in Newark. WILM more...
Nov 9, 2006 Senate looking to Biden for answers Senator's plan for Iraq gets more interest as Democrats take control The News Journal more
Nov 8, 2006 "Mandate for change" in Kent Growth concerns lead to power shift on Levy Court Delaware State News more...
Nov 8, 2006 Carper: Move shows Bush listening Democratic senator priases choice of Gates, predicts Senate confirmation The News Journal more
Nov 8, 2006 Biden busy day after victory: Thanks supporters, plans takeover as attorney general By Drew Volturo Delaware State News WILMINGTON — Less than six hours after taking the stage at Wilmington’s Doubletree Hotel to claim victory in a hard-fought, bitter and sometimes personal battle for state attorney general Tuesday night, Joseph R. “Beau” Biden III wasted no time in... The News Journal more
Nov 7, 2006 U.S. Senate: Carper trounces Ting The News Journal more
Oct 31, 2006 Carper, Democrats Stand Together to Bring Healthcare Reform to Delawareans NEW CASTLE, DE— U.S. Senator Tom Carper, Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn, and ten local Democratic candidates gathered at a local home daycare center today to discuss the growing healthcare crisis in Delaware and what can be done to stem it. Sen. Carper spoke about the difficulties we face... Delaware Democratic Party more...
Oct 31, 2006 Spivack Presents Plans for Energy Independence Weaning the country off of foreign oil, encouraging “smart growth” and conservation Delaware Democratic Party more...
Oct 31, 2006 Beau Biden Outlines Plan to Reduce Violent Crime FBI: Delaware Now SIXTH Most Violent State in Nation Delaware Democratic Party more...
Oct 28, 2006 Elect Carper to a new term The News Journal more
Oct 26, 2006 Markell deserves a new term as treasurer The News Journal more
Oct 25, 2006 Senator Biden reacts to Bush Press Conference Last week, Sen. Joe Biden was on the Today show with Matt Lauer, reacting to President Bush's press conference on Iraq. Unite Our States more
Oct 25, 2006 BIDEN-GELB Plan for Iraq: What It Is – and What It Is Not U.S. Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D-DE) and Council on Foreign Relations President Emeritus Leslie H. Gelb laid out a five point plan to keep Iraq together on May 1, 2006 in a joint op-ed in the New York Times. In short, the Biden-Gelb plan would maintain a unified Iraq by decentralizing it and... Delaware Democratic Party more...
Oct 25, 2006 Lt. Gov. Carney Discusses Internet Security Lt. Governor Carney was on hand Friday, October 20th, 2006 for a special presentation to middle school students on the importance of internet security. As part of Cyber Security Awareness Month, the Lt. Governor teamed with the Department of Technology and Information to deliver a message of... Delaware Democratic Party more...
Oct 25, 2006 Delaware Women Take Charge of their Money -- From Purses to Portfolios Helps Plan for Today and Tomorrow Delaware State Treasurer Jack Markell and Ronni Cohen, Executive Director of the Delaware Financial Literacy Institute (DFLI) welcomed over 1,500 women and men to the second From Purses to Portfolios conference Saturday, October 21, 2006. The conference is part of the “Take Charge Delaware... State Treasurer Jack Markell more...
Oct 24, 2006 Lt. Governor Carney Honors Teacher of the Year Lt. Governor John Carney helped to acknowledge a number of Delaware’s finest educators on Tuesday, October 24th in Dover. At the annual “Teacher of the Year” program, the Lt. Governor saluted the hard work and extraordinary service of teachers from across the state. As part of the... Delaware Democratic Party more...
Oct 17, 2006 Markell urges state deduction for 529 Other states give break on college savings vehicle, treasurer says The News Journal more
Oct 17, 2006 The City's Latest Homeownership Opportunity Continues to Demonstrate the New Wilmington that is Emerging from the Old WILMINGTON, DE, October 17, 2006 – U.S. Sen. Thomas Carper (DE), Lt. Gov. John Carney, Wilmington Mayor James Baker and a host of affordable housing and community revitalization advocates officially set the stage today for development of a 71-unit, mixed-income neighborhood that epitomizes the... City of Wilmington more...
Oct 17, 2006 New Polling Memo: Another rough couple weeks for Republicans It's been another rough couple of weeks for Republicans in Washington and the polls bear that out. In the wake of Bob Woodward's book, Senator Warner's assessment that Iraq has taken "steps backward," and the Mark Foley scandal, several new polls show that President Bush's job performance... Delaware Democratic Party more...
Oct 16, 2006 Treasurer touts savings plan; Wants funds for college to be tax deductible By Kate House-Layton, Delaware State News DOVER — Standing against a backdrop of youngsters, state Treasurer Jack Markell talked Monday about a program that could help them and future generations in Delaware go to college. At a press conference at Delaware State University’s child... Delaware State News more...
Oct 15, 2006 Biden sees watershed moment for Democrats The wave of discontent and doubt swirling around Republican international and domestic policies could turn into a watershed moment for Democrats in the 2006 and 2008 national elections, Delaware Sen. Joe Biden predicted yesterday, saying it could be as significant as the landslide victory of... The Union Leader more
Oct 15, 2006 Hopefuls for auditor have broad goals The News Journal more
Oct 10, 2006 Sen. Carper, Lt. Gov. Carney helps announce new research center at UD With the Delaware Biotechnology Institute as a backdrop, Sen. Tom Carper and Lt. Governor Carney joined with leaders in state government, science and education to help announce the establishment of a new research center in Delaware on Tuesday, October 10, 2006. Housed at the University of... Delaware Democratic Party more...
Oct 10, 2006 Poll: Dems gain big lead USA Today more
Oct 6, 2006 Biden: GOP May Split on Iraq After Election Republicans May Break With White House After November, Democrat Says ABC News more
Oct 5, 2006 Lt. Governor John Carney Launches Campaign to Eliminate Cervical Cancer Lt. Governor John Carney announced the launch of a major public health campaign geared towards “Ending Cervical Cancer in Our Lifetime” on Thursday, October 5, 2006. Joined by members of the medical community, the Lt. Governor officially kicked off the start of this initiative in Delaware, one... Delaware Democratic Party more...
Sep 28, 2006 Minner raises goal for recycling WGMD more
Sep 27, 2006 Beau Biden touts identity theft task force A specially trained prosecutor and one or two new investigators would help the Attorney General’s Office target identity theft criminals and better protect the public, Democratic candidate for attorney general says The News Journal more
Sep 13, 2006 In race for AG’s office, Biden details plans to target child predators The News Journal more
Jul 31, 2006 Sen. Carper Announces Nearly $600,000 in Grants for Del Tech Funding to Help Identify and Assist Disadvantaged Youth in Attending College Senator Carper more...
Jul 28, 2006 Politicians on Parade Governor's Day at the State Fair brings out officeholders, hopefuls The News Journal more
Jul 27, 2006 Senate Committee Passes Carper Bill to Help Taxpayers “Google” Government Spending Legislation Would Set Up Searchable Database to Track Federal Dollars Senator Carper more...
Jul 27, 2006 Governor Minner Guest Of Honor At State Fair WMDT more
Jul 27, 2006 Delaware Gov. Minner Signs Jessica's Law ABC6 more
Jul 24, 2006 Democratic fundraising surges ahead CNN more
Jul 24, 2006 Sens. Clinton and Carper Unveil "American Dream Initiative" Monday, July 24th (Denver, CO) – Today, at the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC)’s 10th annual National Conversation in Denver, Colorado, Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) and Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack unveiled the American Dream Initiative, an economic... Senator Carper more...
Jul 20, 2006 Biden Hails Senate Passage of Voting Rights Act Renewal Senator Biden more
Jul 20, 2006 Carper, Biden Praise Passage of Water Resources Legislation Bill Would Alter Formulation, Review, and Implementation of Water Resources Projects Senator Carper more...
Jul 19, 2006 Biden: 4 Steps Towards Energy Security Senator Joe Biden 20/20 Vision's National Summit on Energy Security Washington, D.C. Unite Our States more
Jul 19, 2006 Spivack: Veto Shows Need for Change WILM more
Jul 17, 2006 Gov. Minner Calls for Stem Cell Support Democratic Govs. Ruth Ann Minner (DE), Rod Blagojevich (IL), Tom Vilsack (IA), Jennifer Granholm (MI), Jon Corzine (NJ), Bill Richardson (NM), Ted Kulongoski (OR), and Jim Doyle (WI) sent a letter to Senate leaders urging members to support the critical bipartisan legislation that would lift... Delaware Democratic Party more...
Jun 20, 2006 Lt. Governor Carney Applauds Graduates Lt. Governor John Carney was a featured speaker this past week at the graduation ceremony of the Delaware Skills Center. Located in Wilmington, the Skills Center provides skill training and job placement assistance for interested and qualified adults. This year’s graduation ceremony found... Delaware Democratic Party more...
Jun 20, 2006 House Democrats Defeat Bill That Would Allow More Waste DOVER, DE—Residents of Wilmington and northern New Castle County can now breathe a little easier. A bill that would have increased the size of the Cherry Island Landfill beyond what DNREC had previously permitted was defeated in the State House of Representatives last week. The bill was... Delaware Democratic Party more...
Jun 18, 2006 Chin Deep, Minner Says Bays are Clearing Up In annual water 'test,' governor gets good news and a face full of water The News Journal more
Jun 16, 2006 Governors: We Need Guard, Too Minner pleads for cooperation from Pentagon The News Journal more
Jun 15, 2006 Senate Panel Approves Carper-Backed Chemical Security Bill Legislation Would Direct DHS to Oversee Security Upgrades at U.S. Chemical Facilities Senator Carper more
Jun 15, 2006 New Wilmington Post Office Lease Finalized USPS Will Relocate to Ground Level Space at 500 Delaware Avenue, Site of New 15-Story Buccini/Pollin Office Tower Under Construction Mayor James Baker more
Jun 13, 2006 Biden Effort Creates “Special Envoy” to Help End Genocide in Sudan Today Congress approved the establishment an office for a Special Envoy for Sudan at the Department of State. The provision, authored by Senator Joseph R. Biden, Jr., was approved as part of the FY 2006 Supplemental spending bill. Senator Biden more...
Jun 13, 2006 Wilmington’s Pilot Curbside Recycling Program Begins This Week Wilmington Becomes First City in Delaware to Offer Curbside Recycling at No Additional Cost to Residents; Program Features Single Bin Recycling and Recycle Dollar Rewards City of Wilmington more
Jun 7, 2006 State Treasurer Jack Markell Awarded Distinguished Service Citation Dover, DE – The Delaware Library Association presented State Treasurer Jack Markell its Distinguished Service Citation in appreciation of his outstanding support of Delaware Libraries at the Delaware Library Town Meeting on Wednesday, June 7, 2006. “We are proud to present Mr. Markell with... State Treasurer Jack Markell more...
Jun 2, 2006 Biden Kicks Off Campaign; Senator's Son Starts Bid for Attorney General DOVER - Promising to bring "a new vision" to the Department of Justice, Democrat Joseph R. "Beau" Biden III formally kicked off his campaign for attorney general Thursday. Delaware State News more
May 23, 2006 Lt. Governor Carney Weighs in on Land Development This past week Lt. Governor Carney was the featured speaker at the Greater Hockessin Area Development Association’s monthly meeting, where he spoke at length on issues of land use and development. Delaware Democratic Party more...
May 23, 2006 County Executive Reminds Community Organizations to Sign Up for Amnesty Program Before June 30th Deadline Community maintenance organizations responsible for stormwater ponds that control flooding throughout New Castle County have only 6 weeks left to register for New Castle County’s one year stormwater amnesty program. Delaware Democratic Party more...
May 21, 2006 Biden speech: Turn problems Into Opportunities SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) _ More than three decades after he graduated from the Syracuse University College of Law, Joe Biden returned Sunday and implored this year's graduating class to "turn every single problem into an opportunity." Newsday more
May 20, 2006 Carper Sees Economic Need to Rebuild Mispillion Jetty Town officials say Slaughter Beach is at risk without work; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says other projects have priority. The News Journal more
May 19, 2006 Office of the State Treasurer Introduces Consumer Tool Chest for Delawareans 50+ Filled with Financial Security Tools, the Treasurer's new Tool Chest Offers Retirees Some Common-Sense Approaches to Financial Issues in Retirement. State Treasurer Jack Markell more
May 18, 2006 City Council Approves Mayor Baker’s FY 2007 Budget Package That Includes the Hiring of New Police Officers, Code Enforcement Officers and Sanitation Workers New Budget Contains No Property Tax Increase, a 15% Water Fee Increase and a New Stormwater Management Plan That Will Reduce Water/Sewer Bills for the Majority of Users City of Wilmington more
May 18, 2006 Korn Announces Candidacy for State Representative Democratic activist Richard Korn is taking his second chance at political office, this time running for the open 20th Representative District seat held for the last 30 years by Roger Roy (R-Limestone Hills) Hockessin Community News more
May 17, 2006 Carper, Democrats Offer Plan to Make America Energy Independent Bill Would Invest Heavily in Renewable Energy, Clean Technologies Senator Carper more
May 16, 2006 Carper Introduces Legislation to Waive Medicare Enrollment Penalty In order to give seniors additional time to sign up for Medicare’s new prescription drug plan, Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., and a group of bipartisan senators today introduced legislation that would waive the drug benefit’s late-enrollment penalty for 2006. Senator Carper more...
May 15, 2006 "This Week" with Joe Biden Click the link below to see Sen. Joe Biden's interview with George Stephanopoulos in a recent appearance on ABC's "This Week" Unite Our States more
May 1, 2006 Sen. Biden: Iraq Should Be Divided Into 3 Regions WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iraq should be divided into three largely autonomous regions -- Kurd, Sunni Arab and Shiite Arab -- with a weaker central government in Baghdad, Sen. Joseph Biden said on Monday. Reuters more
May 1, 2006 Unity Through Autonomy in Iraq Op-Ed by Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Leslie H. Gelb New York Times more
May 1, 2006 Lt. Governor Carney Announces Operation Safe Streets This past Tuesday Lt. Governor Carney announced a sizeable grant secured by the Criminal Justice Council, which he chairs, to curb crime along the Route 9 corridor. The far reaching program, labeled Operation Safe Streets, will focus on crime prevention and community outreach for the neighborhood... The News Journal more
Apr 28, 2006 Carper Fields Questions from Katrina Volunteers U.S. Sen. Thomas Carper (D-Del.) met with approximately 35 UD students and community volunteers and led a panel discussion about Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts on Friday morning, April 28, in UD's Center for Composite Materials. UDaily more
Apr 26, 2006 Del. Insurance Department Cracks Down on Uninsured Motorists The state Department of Insurance is taking steps to keep uninsured motorists off the highways. WBOC more
Apr 24, 2006 John Kowalko Announces Run for State Representative in the 25th District Newark resident and community activist John Kowalko announced his candidacy for State Representative in the 25th District on Monday, April 24th at the Newark Senior Center. Kowalko, a lifelong Democrat, is the endorsed candidate for the 25th district seat. Delaware Democratic Party more...
Apr 22, 2006 State Treasurer Celebrates Earth Day in Harrington Harrington, DE – From now until Election Day, State Treasurer Jack Markell will be out and about in cities and towns throughout Delaware where constituents can meet with the Treasurer and share their thoughts on how state government can be more responsive to their needs. Delaware Democratic Party more...
Apr 21, 2006 Lt. Governor Carney Celebrates the First Town in the First State LEWES — Dutch, British and Delaware officials agree: The first town of the First State certainly doesn’t look its age. Delaware State News more
Apr 21, 2006 Outreach Campaign Generates $13 million for over 10,500 working Delawareans Delaware State Treasurer Jack Markell joined with Delaware State Senator Margaret Rose Henry and Mary Dupont, Executive Director of Wilmington's Nehemiah Gateway Community Development Corporation to announce that the fifth annual Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) campaign generated $13 million for... State Treasurer Jack Markell more
Apr 18, 2006 Sharpton Campaigns for Delaware Lawmaker Rep. Hazel Plant 'has worked for all of us,' renowned civil rights activist tells gathering. The News Journal more
Apr 18, 2006 Carney Unveils Online Voter Registration System Lt. Governor John Carney announced the state’s latest e-government initiative this past week during an afternoon press conference held at Caesar Rodney High school. JohnCarney.org more...
Apr 18, 2006 Jack Markell First to get Democracy for America Endorsement Citing his “innovative leadership,” the national political organization Democracy for America endorsed Delaware State Treasurer Jack Markell for reelection in 2006. Delaware Democratic Party more...
Apr 18, 2006 Biden, Democratic Senators Blast Bush for Gasoline Prices WASHINGTON, April 18, 2006 (AFP) - Democrats on Tuesday accused President George W. Bush of an "absence of leadership" for failing to slow the rapid rise of US gasoline (petrol) prices, which now have breached the three dollars per gallon mark in parts of the country. Political Gateway more
Apr 18, 2006 Sen. Carper, Gov. Vilsack Send Letter to Pres. Bush on US/China Relations From U.S. Sen. Tom Carper (DE) and Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack. Senator Carper more
Apr 17, 2006 Ex-soldier Gets Help in Battle with Army Biden, lawyer assist Wilmington cancer survivor The News Journal more
Apr 17, 2006 News-Journal Editorial: "Gov. Minner is Right" on Cigarette Tax A higher cigarette tax is smart money to pay for health expenses The News Journal more
Apr 15, 2006 Bill to Outlaw Hallucinogenic Salvia on its Way to Governor Legislative Briefs The News Journal more...
Apr 14, 2006 Denn Cautions Senior Centers To Be Careful About Financial Presentations Recent Investigation Of Improper Annuity Sale Leads To Warning That Senior Centers Check Credentials Of Presenters News from Insurance Commissioner Matthew Denn more
Apr 13, 2006 Minner Calls for Cigarette Tax Hike Wants levy lifted by $.19 a pack The News Journal more
Apr 11, 2006 Sen. Carper Part of Panel That Studies Katrina Recovery Flaws Congressional field hearing looks at waste, inefficiency. 2theadvocate.com more
Apr 11, 2006 NCCo Needs 10 Officers for Community Goals New Castle County police must put 10 more officers on the streets immediately if the department wants to improve its mission of community policing, according to a report released Monday. The News Journal more
Apr 8, 2006 Real Time with Sen. Joe Biden Sen. Joe Biden appeared on HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" recently. Click the link below to watch the panel discussion everyone is talking about! Unite Our States PAC more
Mar 27, 2006 HUD Announces $1.5 Million to Help Delaware's Very Low-Income People with Disabilities NEWARK – Housing and Urban Development Regional Director Guy L. Ciarrocchi today announced more than $1.5 million to help Delaware’s very low-income people with disabilities find decent, safe housing that they can afford. Delaware Democratic Party more...
Mar 27, 2006 DCCC Unveils Seven New Web Ads on Stem Cell Research New Ads Show That While Americans Support Stem Cell Research, Many Extremist Republicans Oppose it and Stand in the Way of Life-Saving Science. DCCC more
Mar 24, 2006 President Signs Biden Bill to Ease Financial Burden on Families of Servicemen Killed in Action and Traveling Overseas WASHINGTON, DC -- President Bush today signed legislation authored by Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) that will waive the passport fees for family members of U.S. Servicemen killed in action, but buried or memorialized overseas. Delaware Democratic Party more
Mar 24, 2006 Sens. Biden and Landrieu Visit SW Louisiana United States Senators Joseph Biden, Jr. and Mary Landrieu did a "fly over" of the Hurricane Rita devastation in Cameron Parish yesterday morning. Sulphur Southwest Daily News more
Mar 24, 2006 State Treasurer Jack Markell Gives Keynote Speech at UD Conference The forum highlighted the formidable obstacles the working poor face in trying to obtain financial services in underserved communities. Markell brainstormed ways to improve and expand economic opportunity and financial literacy in these communities. Delaware Democratic Party more...
Mar 22, 2006 Denn Requests Help on Insurance Regulation MILLSBORO -- Since taking over as Delaware's Insurance Commissioner approximately 18 months ago, Matt Denn has been busy. The Daily Times more
Mar 21, 2006 Lt. Governor Carney on hand as Comcast Contributes $90K to Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware Lt. Governor Carney was on hand this past Monday as Comcast announced a sizeable contribution to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware. The corporation’s pledge of $90K over the next three years will be used to support outreach programs for the non-profit, as well as an academic enrichment... The News Journal more
Mar 20, 2006 Biden, Podesta Give Iraq War a 'D' WASHINGTON, DC, United States (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., on Monday said it was increasingly likely Iraq would turn out to be a 'bad bargain for America`s security.' Delaware Democratic Party more
Mar 20, 2006 Returning to Moral and Fiscal Responsibility An editorial by State Treasurer Jack Markell. Delaware State News more
Mar 20, 2006 Rep. Keeley Leads Fight Against Violent Video Games DOVER -- The images in the video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" are violent and graphic. The News Journal more
Mar 20, 2006 Biden Says U.S. is Risking Civil War in Iraq GREENVILLE, S.C. - The United States must rethink its strategy in Iraq or risk leaving that county to fight an all-out civil war, U.S. Sen. Joe Biden told Greenville County Democrats on Monday. Delaware Democratic Party more
Mar 20, 2006 WashPost: GOP Struggles To Define Its Message for 2006 Elections Republican efforts to craft a policy and political agenda to carry the party into the midterm elections have stumbled repeatedly as GOP leaders face widespread disaffection and disagreement within the ranks. The Washington Post more
Mar 18, 2006 Carper Helps Bring Jobs, Capital to New Castle County Honeywell, whose products range from Prestone antifreeze to air-conditioning system controls, will open a data center early next year at Boulden Interchange Park in New Castle that will employ up to 100 workers. The News Journal more
Mar 18, 2006 Carney Leads Dems in All-Around Easter Seals Success Lt. Governor Carney and Democratic leaders pitched in this weekend to help raise money for the Easter Seals through their annual Volleyball Challenge, held at the University of Delaware. As a team captain, Lt. Governor Carney led his team to a resounding victory against the Republican team in... Delaware Democratic Party more...
Mar 16, 2006 Democrats Demand Real Security for America's Rail System Washington, DC-- Two days from the second anniversary of the attacks in Madrid, and less than one year from the Londonbombings, Democratic Senators Joe Biden, Chuck Schumer, Tom Carper, Hillary Clinton, and Bob Menendez called for a new focus on America's rail security to ensure similar attacks... Unite Our States more
Mar 16, 2006 Carper Helps DE Firefighters Get $234,500 Grant from DHS The Department of Homeland Security has awarded the Delaware Volunteer Firemen’s Association $234,500 in grant money for fire prevention and safety, U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., said today. The News Journal more
Mar 16, 2006 Lt. Governor Carney, Members of the HOPE Commission Submit Report to Mayor Baker This past Thursday, Lt. Governor John Carney and the Wilmington HOPE Commission presented their report and recommendations to Mayor James Baker in a morning press conference. The Wilmington Plan is the culmination of nearly a year of work by the commission, which was formed by Mayor Baker to... Delaware Democratic Party more...
Mar 15, 2006 Dole, Gov. Minner Open New $16 Million Warehouse in Port of Wilmington WILMINGTON, Del. -- Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner and officials from Dole Food Company and the Diamond State Port Corp. Monday unveiled Dole's new $16 million warehouse at the Port of Wilmington. Delaware Democratic Party more
Mar 15, 2006 Markell, in Milford, Urges Seniors to use Direct Deposit Delaware state Treasurer Jack Markell spent Wednesday afternoon at the Milford Senior Center. He urged seniors to use direct deposit for their checks, instead of getting it by mail. He says it will save taxpayers more than $200,000 dollars a year, but he believes seniors will save the most.... WMDT more
Mar 14, 2006 Carper Calls for Pay-As-You-Go Rules WASHINGTON (March 14, 2006) – Given record budget deficits and ever-growing national debt, Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., today called on the Senate to pass budget enforcement rules that would help keep federal spending in check and encourage a greater sense of fiscal discipline in Congress. Delaware Democratic Party more
Mar 14, 2006 Denn Outlines Legislative Agenda for 2006 Dover - Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn’s legislative priorities for 2006 can be summed up in six words, he says: “Health insurance, health insurance, health insurance.” Delaware Democratic Party more
Mar 4, 2006 State Treasurer Kicks Off Campaign in Hometown NEWARK, DE—On Saturday, March 4th State Treasurer Jack Markell kicked off his “Get To Know Jack” tour in his hometown of Newark, Delaware. Delaware Democratic Party more...
Mar 3, 2006 Lt. Gov. Carney Receives Elk Award Lt. Governor John Carney was named Citizen of the Year by Elks Lodge No. 1903 of Dover at its monthly meeting Friday. Delaware Democratic Party more...
Mar 3, 2006 U.S. Senate Passes Biden's Darfur Resolution WASHINGTON, DC – Late last night the U.S. Senate passed Senator Joe Biden’s (D-DE) resolution urging the White House to take swift and decisive action to stop the genocide in Darfur. The resolution, which was cosponsored by Sam Brownback (R-KS) urges President Bush to advocate sending NATO troops... Delaware Democratic Party more
Mar 1, 2006 Rushed Deal Demands Scrutiny The legitimate outcry over the proposed takeover of six American ports by Dubai Ports World, a company controlled by the United Arab Emirates, was dismissed in a News Journal editorial as unjustified "chest- thumping jingoism." I disagree. The News Journal more
Mar 1, 2006 Denn, Blevins Urge Legislators to Offer Protections to OB-GYNs Two Delaware obstetrician-gynecologists and a neonatologist joined Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn and State Sen. Patricia Blevins to urge passage of a measure to help doctors in high-risk specialties afford escalating medical malpractice insurance premiums. The legislation, Senate Bill 123, has... Delaware Democratic Party more
Feb 27, 2006 Sen. Carper Wants Answers to Port Question The Port of Wilmington has not received enough federal money to provide state-of-the-art protection from terrorist attacks, legislators and port officials said Monday. CBS 3 more
Apr 19, 1983 Sen. Carper Advocates Cleaning up Indian River Power Plant A picturesque view of Indian River is clouded by the Indian River Power Plant. It's blamed for polluting Delaware air. WMDT more
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