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Aug24

Delaware Democrats Urge Support For University Of Delaware Offshore Wind Project

Delaware's Democratic Lawmakers show their support for UD Offshore Wind Project that would protect the environment and create jobs in Delaware.

Aug6

The Economy Should Move Forward, Not Back

The American economy is continuing to recover, with private enterprise adding 172,000 jobs in July. We have now seen private sector job growth for the past 29 consecutive months, with a total of 4.5 million new jobs added since 2009.

Aug6

Delaware Democrats In Congress Support Tax Fairness For Middle Class Families

Delaware Democrats vote for tax cuts on the middle class and promote fairness in the tax code.

Aug1

Gov. Markell Signs Work Bill For Veterans

Gov. Jack Markell signed a bill creating a new effort designed to give veterans returning from combat opportunities for employment.

Jul31

Senator Coons Introduces Bill To Facilitate Business Innovation

On Tuesday, Senator Coons introduced the Startup Innovation Credit Act, intended to make it easier for new companies to invest in research and development as well as create more jobs.

Jul31

Sen. Carper Visits Farm Ravaged By Drought

Senator Carper shows support for Delaware farmers 

Jul27

Beau Biden Reaches Out to Veterans

For the past few months, Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden has been campaigning on behalf of his father and President Obama as a leader of Veterans and Military Families for Obama. Biden’s outreach to veterans is garnering increasing national attention following appearances in Virginia, Iowa, and Nevada, with more visits to swing states planned over the months ahead. This week, a featured article in Politico discussed Biden’s role in the President’s reelection campaign, his record as Attorney General, and his plans for the future.

Jul26

Senator Coons Makes the Case for Balanced Deficit Reduction

As President Obama has made clear, this year’s elections represent a clear choice between two very different paths for America. Yesterday, the Senate’s vote on two competing tax bills made this choice clear. The Democratic bill extended middle-class tax cuts, while allowing higher-income cuts to expire. The Republican version would have extended high-income cuts, while raising taxes on 25 million of America’s working poor.

Jul17

Markell Makes Jobs For The Disabled A Top Priority

On Monday, Governor Markell signed into law the Employment First Act, which encourages private employers throughout Delaware to hire people with disabilities. This weekend, he also launched his nationwide initiative as chair of the National Governors Association: “A Better Bottom Line: Employing People With Disabilities.”