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  • Exercise caution on the road this holiday season (Delaware State News)
    Dec 8, 2009  - Millions will take to the highways this holiday season to gather with family and friends. Unfortunately, more cars on the road often mean more injuries and fatalities caused by motor vehicle accidents. During the holidays, it is imperative that we remain vigilant and take the simple, yet necessary s... More
  • Simple actions will help prevent spread of flu (DelmarvaNow / Bethany Beach Wave)
    Oct 27, 2009  - As the seasons begin to change from summer to fall, we draw closer to the annual flu season. The addition of swine flu, accurately referred to as H1N1, to the list of communicable influenza strains requires more diligence from all of us to keep our communities as healthy as possible. Despite the inc... More
  • Youth Promise Act, other measures aim for safer learning environments (The Hill)
    Sep 15, 2009  - As the school year begins, we are reminded that our children deserve the best chance at success in the classroom and beyond. Our schools should be safe havens for teaching and learning, free of crime and violence. It is simply unreasonable to think that our kids can learn in an unsafe or threatening... More
  • Use Job Training Opportunities (Cape Gazette/Delaware State News)
    May 21, 2009  - Americans are currently facing serious economic challenges. In just one year, the number of unemployed workers across the nation has increased by about 5.3 million people, leaving high school and college graduates to face the toughest job market in decades. While unemployment rates continue t... More
  • Take Time to Thank a Service Member
    May 9, 2009  - Americans have enjoyed relative safety and security since the unforgettable attacks of September 11, 2001.  This comfort is a direct result of the immeasurable sacrifices and contributions of our men and women in the Armed Services who have been deployed across the globe or serve right here at home.... More
  • Centuries of History in 10 Years: Our State Quarters Program
    Nov 1, 2008  - With the distribution of Hawaii's state quarter, this month marks the end of the successful, 10-year long 50 State Quarters Program.  Over the last decade, I have seen first-hand the enthusiasm for this program in our schools, civic groups, and businesses across Delaware.  This initia... More
  • Magnets: A Missing Link in American Energy Technology
    Aug 1, 2008  - Even though gas prices are slowly beginning to decline, Delaware consumers are still feeling a pinch at the pump.  This current energy crunch has highlighted the need for Americans to develop better, cutting edge alternative energy solutions.  While Delaware has become the leader in ... More
  • The Delaware Health Information Network
    Jul 1, 2008  - Healthcare in the 21st century starts with the undertaking of even greater advances in care and the treatment of diseases. A leading example of such advancement right here in the First State is the Delaware Health Information Network (DHIN), a real-time electronic information exchange pro... More
  • Treasured Bay Needs Protection
    Jun 29, 2008  - Summer is here, and the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Days are upon us! During this very exciting time of year, when people from all over the region come out to celebrate and enjoy the outdoors, I am reminded of how important it is to preserve our natural resources so all of us can live here h... More
  • A call to Congress: Address high gas prices
    Apr 28, 2008  - As citizens across Delaware and the nation have noticed, skyrocketing gasoline prices are negatively impacting commuters, families, tourists, truckers, businesses, and industries that rely on trucking deliveries. While gas prices are likely to approach $4.00 a gallon this summer, truck drivers ... More