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Agriculture
Agriculture is a vital part of our state's economy and I am dedicated to securing a better future for Delaware's hard-working farmers. Read More -
Budget
One of my top priorities is getting our fiscal house in order. Budget deficits of this magnitude are not sustainable, so we must rein in federal spending to avoid leaving a l... Read More -
Defense
For eight years now our country has faced down terrorism, waged two wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and kept in check rogue nations that seek to build and proliferate nuclear ... Read More -
Economy
The challenges facing our economy are like nothing that our nation has faced since the Great Depression. In the last year, Americans have lost millions of jobs, dramatically... Read More -
Education
Like you, I want Delaware's school system to be the best that it can be. That was my goal when I served as governor and remains so today in the U.S. Senate. Read More -
Energy and Environment
It is possible to create legislation that protects both our environment and our economy. By advocating a multi-faceted and common-sense approach to our nation's environmenta... Read More -
Governmental Affairs
The federal government’s fiscal challenges demand a wiser and more effective management strategy. Our mind-boggling budget deficits require us to take a tough and honest... Read More -
Foreign Affairs
The first responsibility of the federal government, according to our Constitution, is to "provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States." Read More -
Health Care
Reforming Our Nation's Health Care System — Americans will spend over $2 trillion on health care this year and that number is only growing. This translates into $6,700... Read More -
Housing
We are now more than one year removed from the collapse of Lehman Bros. and a crisis that nearly brought about the collapse of our financial system. In many ways, housing le... Read More -
Homeland Security
The September 11 terrorist attacks triggered one of the greatest reorganizations the federal government has seen since World War II, and brought to light vulnerabilities tha... Read More -
Postal Reform
The United States Postal Service is an important part of our everyday lives and a critical engine for the American economy. However, the organization faces financial challenge... Read More -
Priorities for Delaware
Senator Carper shares his vision for getting Americans back to work and putting our country back on a sustainable fiscal path. Read More -
Transportation
Our nation must use an integrated approach to solve our transportation problems. While building a strong roadway system is essential, we must work to provide Americans with ... Read More