http://www.deldems.org Delaware Democratic Party Sat, 17 May 2008 3:37:51 CDT en-us http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977191 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977191 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:10:55 CST WILM Lieutenant Governor John Carney weighs-in on the future of the Daimler-Chrysler plant in Newark. http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061109/NEWS/611090364/-1/NEWS01 http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061109/NEWS/611090364/-1/NEWS01 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:03:57 CST The News Journal Senator's plan for Iraq gets more interest as Democrats take control http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977184 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977184 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:02:26 CST Delaware State News Growth concerns lead to power shift on Levy Court http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061108/NEWS/61108042 http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061108/NEWS/61108042 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:06:42 CST The News Journal Democratic senator priases choice of Gates, predicts Senate confirmation http://www.newszap.com/articles/2006/11/08/dm/sussex_county/dsn05.txt http://www.newszap.com/articles/2006/11/08/dm/sussex_county/dsn05.txt Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:09:22 CST The News Journal 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 thanking those who vaulted him into office. Mr. Biden was camped at the gate of Chrysler's manufacturing plant in Newark, shaking hands with members of the United Auto Workers union as they arrived to work at... http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061107/NEWS/311070064 http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061107/NEWS/311070064 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:05:23 CST The News Journal U.S. Senate: Carper trounces Ting http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977197 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977197 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:23:40 CST 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 as a nation, spending twice as much as anyone else but not getting the results we need. Small businesses are facing a unique challenge, according to Carper, and it was a sentiment echoed by the other... http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977198 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977198 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:25:41 CST Weaning the country off of foreign oil, encouraging "smart growth" and conservation http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977202 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977202 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:30:43 CST FBI: Delaware Now SIXTH Most Violent State in Nation http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2006610280319 http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2006610280319 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:18:55 CST The News Journal Elect Carper to a new term http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061026/OPINION11/610260321/-1/NEWS01 http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061026/OPINION11/610260321/-1/NEWS01 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:26:57 CST The News Journal Markell deserves a new term as treasurer http://uniteourstates.com/blog/2006/10/25/senator-biden-reacts-to-bush-press-conference/ http://uniteourstates.com/blog/2006/10/25/senator-biden-reacts-to-bush-press-conference/ Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:17:45 CST Unite Our States Last week, Sen. Joe Biden was on the Today show with Matt Lauer, reacting to President Bush's press conference on Iraq. http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977204 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977204 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:39:11 CST 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 giving Kurds, Shiites and Sunnis breathing room in their own regions - as provided for in the Iraqi constitution. The central government would be responsible for common interests, like border security... http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977205 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977205 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:40:11 CST 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 safety and responsibility to students at the Louis Redding Middle School in Middletown. The interactive presentation to over 200 youth shared valuable safety tips and included plenty of audience... http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977206 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977206 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:41:33 CST State Treasurer Jack Markell 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 Woman" certificate program which encourages participants to take charge of their financial lives by attending the free financial literacy sessions of the Delaware Money School. "2004's conference drew... http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977200 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977200 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:28:01 CST 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 recognition program, each school district in Delaware was represented by an exemplary teacher, with one teacher being recognized as Delaware's "Teacher of the Year". This year's highest honors were extended... http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061017/BUSINESS/610170337/-1/NEWS01 http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061017/BUSINESS/610170337/-1/NEWS01 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:29:36 CST The News Journal Other states give break on college savings vehicle, treasurer says http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977207 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977207 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:43:20 CST City of Wilmington 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 changing appearance of the Wilmington skyline. At a groundbreaking ceremony at 30th and North Spruce streets, the group accepted a $500,000 affordable housing grant from Citicorp Trust Bank, FSB to... http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977219 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977219 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:25:05 CST 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 numbers are down again and voters prefer Democrats over Republican candidates to take control of Congress. Four Recent Polls Consistently Show Bush's Approval Ratings Back Below 40 Percent After A Brief... http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977216 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977216 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:24:11 CST Delaware State News 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 development lab in Dover, Mr. Markell, chairman of the Delaware College Investment Plan, called for the state legislature to pass laws that would make contributions to state college savings accounts tax... http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Biden+sees+watershed+moment+for+Democrats&articleId=d7ecd73b-0e7a-46c1-8a54-57f247e4cc5b http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Biden+sees+watershed+moment+for+Democrats&articleId=d7ecd73b-0e7a-46c1-8a54-57f247e4cc5b Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:49:30 CST The Union Leader 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 Ronald Reagan in 1980. http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061015/NEWS/610150362/-1/NEWS01 http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061015/NEWS/610150362/-1/NEWS01 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:26:25 CST The News Journal Hopefuls for auditor have broad goals http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977215 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977215 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:22:45 CST 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, the Center for Critical Zone Research will help to improve Delaware's environment by studying issues such as air quality, the condition of water supplies, and possible environmental factors in... http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2006-10-09-poll_x.htm http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2006-10-09-poll_x.htm Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:54:25 CST USA Today Poll: Dems gain big lead http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=2537492&page=1 http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=2537492&page=1 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:36:41 CST ABC News Republicans May Break With White House After November, Democrat Says http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977225 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/977225 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:47:09 CST 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 of ten states in the nation to pilot the program. Said Lt. Governor Carney, "This is one of those rare instances when we can eliminate a terrible disease. We know that this disease is preventable. We... http://www.wgmd.com/newspost/fullnews.php?id=1419 http://www.wgmd.com/newspost/fullnews.php?id=1419 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:39:04 CST WGMD Minner raises goal for recycling http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060927/NEWS/60927025 http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060927/NEWS/60927025 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:51:57 CST The News Journal 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 http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060913/NEWS/60913039 http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060913/NEWS/60913039 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:49:39 CST The News Journal In race for AG's office, Biden details plans to target child predators http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/850248 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/850248 Wed, 02 Aug 2006 10:35:58 CDT Senator Carper Funding to Help Identify and Assist Disadvantaged Youth in Attending College http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060728/NEWS/607280362 http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060728/NEWS/607280362 Wed, 02 Aug 2006 10:54:42 CDT The News Journal Governor's Day at the State Fair brings out officeholders, hopefuls http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/850246 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/850246 Wed, 02 Aug 2006 10:34:39 CDT Senator Carper Legislation Would Set Up Searchable Database to Track Federal Dollars http://www.wmdt.com/topstory/displaystory.asp?id=2698 http://www.wmdt.com/topstory/displaystory.asp?id=2698 Wed, 02 Aug 2006 10:47:03 CDT WMDT Governor Minner Guest Of Honor At State Fair http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=local&id=4404866 http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=local&id=4404866 Wed, 02 Aug 2006 10:50:56 CDT ABC6 Delaware Gov. Minner Signs Jessica's Law http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/07/24/fec.parties/ http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/07/24/fec.parties/ Wed, 02 Aug 2006 10:56:51 CDT CNN Democratic fundraising surges ahead http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/850301 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/850301 Wed, 02 Aug 2006 13:04:36 CDT Senator Carper 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 opportunity agenda focused on restoring the promise of the American Dream by expanding and strengthening the middle class. Together, Sen. Clinton (Chair, American Dream Initiative), Gov. Tom Vilsack (Chair, DLC)... http://biden.senate.gov/newsroom/details.cfm?id=259105& http://biden.senate.gov/newsroom/details.cfm?id=259105& Wed, 02 Aug 2006 13:00:02 CDT Senator Biden Biden Hails Senate Passage of Voting Rights Act Renewal http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/850298 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/850298 Wed, 02 Aug 2006 13:01:57 CDT Senator Carper Bill Would Alter Formulation, Review, and Implementation of Water Resources Projects http://uniteourstates.com/about/speeches?id=0010 http://uniteourstates.com/about/speeches?id=0010 Wed, 02 Aug 2006 10:33:23 CDT Unite Our States Senator Joe Biden 20/20 Vision's National Summit on Energy Security Washington, D.C. http://www.wilm.com/pages/delaware.html?feed=118659&article=584775 http://www.wilm.com/pages/delaware.html?feed=118659&article=584775 Wed, 02 Aug 2006 13:06:31 CDT WILM Spivack: Veto Shows Need for Change http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/850306 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/850306 Wed, 02 Aug 2006 13:14:14 CDT 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 President Bush's ban on federal funding for research on new stem cell lines. A copy of the letter is available below "On behalf of the citizens of our states, we urge you and all the members of the U.S.... http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/834538 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/834538 Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:35:53 CDT 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 graduates and their families filling a ballroom at the Chase Center on the Wilmington Riverfront. The Lieutenant Governor applauded the perseverance of the graduates and encouraged them to continue set... http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/834542 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/834542 Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:01:47 CDT 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 drafted so that some residents could continue to dump the same amount of yard waste onto the east Wilmington landfill, despite the fact that DNREC wanted it limited. The DNREC deal already increased the size... http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060618/NEWS/606180362/-1/NEWS01 http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060618/NEWS/606180362/-1/NEWS01 Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:34:00 CDT The News Journal In annual water 'test,' governor gets good news and a face full of water http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060616/NEWS/606160328 http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060616/NEWS/606160328 Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:31:19 CDT The News Journal Minner pleads for cooperation from Pentagon http://carper.senate.gov/test/release.cfm?type=press&id=257401 http://carper.senate.gov/test/release.cfm?type=press&id=257401 Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:28:30 CDT Senator Carper Legislation Would Direct DHS to Oversee Security Upgrades at U.S. Chemical Facilities http://www.ci.wilmington.de.us/mayorpress/2006/0615_usps_deal.pdf http://www.ci.wilmington.de.us/mayorpress/2006/0615_usps_deal.pdf Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:58:22 CDT Mayor James Baker USPS Will Relocate to Ground Level Space at 500 Delaware Avenue, Site of New 15-Story Buccini/Pollin Office Tower Under Construction http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/834533 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/834533 Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:20:49 CDT Senator Biden 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. http://www.ci.wilmington.de.us/mayorpress/2006/0613_recycling_program_begins.pdf http://www.ci.wilmington.de.us/mayorpress/2006/0613_recycling_program_begins.pdf Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:00:13 CDT City of Wilmington 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 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/834539 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/834539 Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:38:32 CDT State Treasurer Jack Markell 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 our Distinguished Service Citation," Annie E.C. Norman, Director State Librarian said. "He is such a natural partner of our Delaware libraries as he truly shares our appreciation of the value of sharing... http://www.newszap.com/articles/2006/06/01/dm/sussex_county/dsn04.txt http://www.newszap.com/articles/2006/06/01/dm/sussex_county/dsn04.txt Fri, 02 Jun 2006 10:33:02 CDT Delaware State News 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. http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/810788 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/810788 Fri, 26 May 2006 10:10:07 CDT 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. http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/810794 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/810794 Fri, 26 May 2006 10:19:27 CDT 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. http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--biden-syracusecom0521may21,0,1015397.story?coll=ny-region-apnewyork http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--biden-syracusecom0521may21,0,1015397.story?coll=ny-region-apnewyork Fri, 26 May 2006 10:00:09 CDT Newsday 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." http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060520/NEWS/605200339/-1/NEWS01 http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060520/NEWS/605200339/-1/NEWS01 Fri, 26 May 2006 10:07:02 CDT The News Journal Town officials say Slaughter Beach is at risk without work; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says other projects have priority. http://www.state.de.us/treasure/documents/2006/05-19-06-ConsumerToolChest.shtml http://www.state.de.us/treasure/documents/2006/05-19-06-ConsumerToolChest.shtml Fri, 26 May 2006 10:13:38 CDT State Treasurer Jack Markell Filled with Financial Security Tools, the Treasurer's new Tool Chest Offers Retirees Some Common-Sense Approaches to Financial Issues in Retirement. http://www.ci.wilmington.de.us/mayorpress/2006/0518_FY07_budget_approval.pdf?view=reports http://www.ci.wilmington.de.us/mayorpress/2006/0518_FY07_budget_approval.pdf?view=reports Fri, 26 May 2006 10:32:09 CDT City of Wilmington 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 http://www.communitypub.com/WKLYART/HCN_05.18.06.pdf http://www.communitypub.com/WKLYART/HCN_05.18.06.pdf Fri, 26 May 2006 10:35:53 CDT Hockessin Community News 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) http://www.carper.senate.gov/test/release.cfm?type=press&id=255804 http://www.carper.senate.gov/test/release.cfm?type=press&id=255804 Fri, 26 May 2006 10:01:46 CDT Senator Carper Bill Would Invest Heavily in Renewable Energy, Clean Technologies http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/810780 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/810780 Fri, 26 May 2006 10:03:59 CDT Senator Carper 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. http://uniteourstates.com/blog/2006/05/16/this-week-with-george-stephanopoulos-2/ http://uniteourstates.com/blog/2006/05/16/this-week-with-george-stephanopoulos-2/ Fri, 26 May 2006 09:55:33 CDT Unite Our States Click the link below to see Sen. Joe Biden's interview with George Stephanopoulos in a recent appearance on ABC's "This Week" http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=topNews&storyid=2006-05-01T100635Z_01_N01446278_RTRUKOC_0_US-IRAQ-USA-BIDEN.xml http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=topNews&storyid=2006-05-01T100635Z_01_N01446278_RTRUKOC_0_US-IRAQ-USA-BIDEN.xml Tue, 02 May 2006 15:37:34 CDT Reuters 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. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/01/opinion/01biden.html?_r=2&pagewanted=print&oref=slogin&oref=slogin http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/01/opinion/01biden.html?_r=2&pagewanted=print&oref=slogin&oref=slogin Tue, 02 May 2006 15:45:20 CDT New York Times Op-Ed by Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Leslie H. Gelb http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060501/NEWS/60501002/1006 http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060501/NEWS/60501002/1006 Tue, 02 May 2006 15:54:50 CDT The News Journal 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 that adjoins Wilmington. http://www.udel.edu/PR/UDaily/2006/apr/carper042806.html http://www.udel.edu/PR/UDaily/2006/apr/carper042806.html Tue, 02 May 2006 15:50:06 CDT UDaily 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. http://www.wboc.com/Global/story.asp?s=4826734 http://www.wboc.com/Global/story.asp?s=4826734 Tue, 02 May 2006 15:58:41 CDT WBOC The state Department of Insurance is taking steps to keep uninsured motorists off the highways. http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/793808 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/793808 Tue, 02 May 2006 16:00:20 CDT 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. http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/791099 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/791099 Wed, 26 Apr 2006 10:18:19 CDT 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. http://www.newszap.com/articles/2006/04/21/dm/sussex_county/dsn04.txt http://www.newszap.com/articles/2006/04/21/dm/sussex_county/dsn04.txt Wed, 26 Apr 2006 09:52:40 CDT Delaware State News LEWES — Dutch, British and Delaware officials agree: The first town of the First State certainly doesn't look its age. http://www.markell.org/news/4.21.06.html http://www.markell.org/news/4.21.06.html Wed, 26 Apr 2006 10:14:50 CDT State Treasurer Jack Markell 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 10,518 working Delawareans, a significant increase over last year. http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060418/NEWS/60418023 http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060418/NEWS/60418023 Thu, 20 Apr 2006 07:40:37 CDT The News Journal Rep. Hazel Plant 'has worked for all of us,' renowned civil rights activist tells gathering. http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/788416 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/788416 Thu, 20 Apr 2006 11:57:37 CDT JohnCarney.org 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. http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/788417 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/788417 Thu, 20 Apr 2006 12:01:36 CDT Citing his "innovative leadership," the national political organization Democracy for America endorsed Delaware State Treasurer Jack Markell for reelection in 2006. http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read.html?id=7964 http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read.html?id=7964 Wed, 26 Apr 2006 09:42:22 CDT Political Gateway 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. http://www.carper.senate.gov/acrobat%20files/DLC-China.pdf http://www.carper.senate.gov/acrobat%20files/DLC-China.pdf Wed, 26 Apr 2006 09:46:40 CDT Senator Carper From U.S. Sen. Tom Carper (DE) and Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack. http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060417/NEWS/604170336/-1/NEWS01 http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060417/NEWS/604170336/-1/NEWS01 Thu, 20 Apr 2006 08:58:36 CDT The News Journal Biden, lawyer assist Wilmington cancer survivor http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060417/OPINION11/604170317/-1/NEWS01 http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060417/OPINION11/604170317/-1/NEWS01 Thu, 20 Apr 2006 11:54:54 CDT The News Journal A higher cigarette tax is smart money to pay for health expenses http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/788355 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/788355 Thu, 20 Apr 2006 07:47:41 CDT The News Journal Legislative Briefs http://www.state.de.us/inscom/departments/news/041406-Press-Seniors.shtml http://www.state.de.us/inscom/departments/news/041406-Press-Seniors.shtml Thu, 20 Apr 2006 12:07:05 CDT News from Insurance Commissioner Matthew Denn Recent Investigation Of Improper Annuity Sale Leads To Warning That Senior Centers Check Credentials Of Presenters http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060413/NEWS/60413022 http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060413/NEWS/60413022 Thu, 20 Apr 2006 09:21:54 CDT The News Journal Wants levy lifted by $.19 a pack http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/2612446.html http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/2612446.html Thu, 20 Apr 2006 09:13:36 CDT 2theadvocate.com Congressional field hearing looks at waste, inefficiency. http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060411/NEWS/604110363/1006 http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060411/NEWS/604110363/1006 Thu, 20 Apr 2006 13:28:00 CDT The News Journal 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. http://uniteourstates.com/blog/2006/04/20/real-time-with-bill-maher/ http://uniteourstates.com/blog/2006/04/20/real-time-with-bill-maher/ Thu, 20 Apr 2006 08:39:00 CDT Unite Our States PAC 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! http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/773766 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/773766 Wed, 29 Mar 2006 14:41:12 CST 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. http://www.dccc.org/news/New_Web_Ads/ http://www.dccc.org/news/New_Web_Ads/ Wed, 29 Mar 2006 14:56:01 CST DCCC New Ads Show That While Americans Support Stem Cell Research, Many Extremist Republicans Oppose it and Stand in the Way of Life-Saving Science. http://biden.senate.gov/newsroom/details.cfm?id=253121& http://biden.senate.gov/newsroom/details.cfm?id=253121& Wed, 29 Mar 2006 14:32:22 CST 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. http://www.sulphurdailynews.com/articles/2006/03/24/news/news1.txt http://www.sulphurdailynews.com/articles/2006/03/24/news/news1.txt Wed, 29 Mar 2006 14:36:00 CST Sulphur Southwest Daily News United States Senators Joseph Biden, Jr. and Mary Landrieu did a "fly over" of the Hurricane Rita devastation in Cameron Parish yesterday morning. http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/773773 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/773773 Wed, 29 Mar 2006 14:49:41 CST 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. http://www.delmarvanow.com/bethanybeach/stories/20060322/2264432.html http://www.delmarvanow.com/bethanybeach/stories/20060322/2264432.html Wed, 29 Mar 2006 14:51:31 CST The Daily Times MILLSBORO -- Since taking over as Delaware's Insurance Commissioner approximately 18 months ago, Matt Denn has been busy. http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060321/NEWS/603210345 http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060321/NEWS/603210345 Wed, 29 Mar 2006 14:43:16 CST The News Journal 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 effort. http://news.monstersandcritics.com/northamerica/article_1148679.php/Democratic_senators_rap_Bush_Iraq_policy http://news.monstersandcritics.com/northamerica/article_1148679.php/Democratic_senators_rap_Bush_Iraq_policy Tue, 21 Mar 2006 12:05:32 CST 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.' http://www.markell.org/news/3.20.06.pdf http://www.markell.org/news/3.20.06.pdf Tue, 21 Mar 2006 12:29:32 CST Delaware State News An editorial by State Treasurer Jack Markell. http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060320/NEWS/603200332 http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060320/NEWS/603200332 Tue, 21 Mar 2006 12:35:51 CST The News Journal DOVER -- The images in the video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" are violent and graphic. http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/news/local/14145939.htm http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/news/local/14145939.htm Wed, 29 Mar 2006 14:34:12 CST 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. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/03/19/AR2006031900893.html?sub=AR http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/03/19/AR2006031900893.html?sub=AR Wed, 29 Mar 2006 14:54:01 CST The Washington Post 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. http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060318/BUSINESS/603180320/1003 http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060318/BUSINESS/603180320/1003 Tue, 21 Mar 2006 12:08:22 CST The News Journal 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. http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/770758 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/770758 Tue, 21 Mar 2006 12:20:46 CST 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 what was a spotlight match. The Democrats soundly beat Republican leaders by winning three out of the four very spirited games. http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=adpxztbab.0.0.jjlwqhbab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Funiteourstates.com%2Fabout%2Freleases%3Fid%3D0019 http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=adpxztbab.0.0.jjlwqhbab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Funiteourstates.com%2Fabout%2Freleases%3Fid%3D0019 Tue, 21 Mar 2006 12:07:07 CST Unite Our States 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 do not occur on U.S. soil. http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060316/NEWS/60316010 http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060316/NEWS/60316010 Tue, 21 Mar 2006 12:09:33 CST The News Journal 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. http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/770764 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/770764 Tue, 21 Mar 2006 12:23:15 CST 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 address the underlying causes of violence in the city. http://www.nj.com/news/sunbeam/local/index.ssf?/base/news-1/1142414405104470.xml&coll=9 http://www.nj.com/news/sunbeam/local/index.ssf?/base/news-1/1142414405104470.xml&coll=9 Tue, 21 Mar 2006 12:18:52 CST 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. http://www.wmdt.com/topstory/displaystory.asp?id=1902 http://www.wmdt.com/topstory/displaystory.asp?id=1902 Tue, 21 Mar 2006 12:24:38 CST WMDT 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. Direct deposit would not only cut back on fraud, it would also be more convenient. http://www.carper.senate.gov/test/release.cfm?type=press&id=252690 http://www.carper.senate.gov/test/release.cfm?type=press&id=252690 Tue, 21 Mar 2006 12:17:34 CST 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. http://www.state.de.us/inscom/departments/news/031406-Press-LegislativeAgenda2006.shtml http://www.state.de.us/inscom/departments/news/031406-Press-LegislativeAgenda2006.shtml Tue, 21 Mar 2006 12:33:17 CST 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." http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/760593 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/760593 Wed, 08 Mar 2006 13:28:56 CST NEWARK, DE—On Saturday, March 4th State Treasurer Jack Markell kicked off his "Get To Know Jack" tour in his hometown of Newark, Delaware. http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/760592 http://www.deldems.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/760592 Wed, 08 Mar 2006 13:27:12 CST Lt. Governor John Carney was named Citizen of the Year by Elks Lodge No. 1903 of Dover at its monthly meeting Friday. http://www.biden.senate.gov/newsroom/details.cfm?id=252141& http://www.biden.senate.gov/newsroom/details.cfm?id=252141& Wed, 08 Mar 2006 13:21:02 CST 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 to work in support of the African Union forces and that NATO enforce a no-fly zone in Darfur. It also calls upon the UN Security Council to approve a peace enforcement mission that is well trained,... http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060301/OPINION06/603010321/1107 http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060301/OPINION06/603010321/1107 Wed, 08 Mar 2006 13:23:17 CST The News Journal 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. http://www.state.de.us/inscom/departments/news/030106-Press-SB123.shtml http://www.state.de.us/inscom/departments/news/030106-Press-SB123.shtml Wed, 08 Mar 2006 13:30:24 CST 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 now been endorsed by the Delaware Chapter of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. http://kyw.com/topstories/local_story_058160343.html http://kyw.com/topstories/local_story_058160343.html Wed, 08 Mar 2006 13:25:22 CST CBS 3 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. http://www.wmdt.com/topstory/displaystory.asp?id=2136 http://www.wmdt.com/topstory/displaystory.asp?id=2136 Wed, 26 Apr 2006 09:44:26 CDT WMDT A picturesque view of Indian River is clouded by the Indian River Power Plant. It's blamed for polluting Delaware air.