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Sea level rise, in conjunction with significant storms in the Delaware area, represent the major environmental challenges for the state in the near future, according to Collin O’Mara, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control. Secretary O’Mara talks with John Taylor about why sea level rise is important to the people of Delaware, and what the state is doing about it. |
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Chandlee Kuhn (Part 1 of 2)Chandlee Kuhn, Chief Judge of Delaware's Family Court, discusses the qualities of family court judges, some of the challenges faced by the people that come through the court, and the need for community-wide engagement to combat violence and poverty. Part one of a two-part interview with John Taylor.
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Congressman John Carney: Working TogetherIn the second part of his conversation with John Taylor, Congressman John Carney talks about the importance of Republicans and Democrats working together, while providing a different point of view from across the aisle. Carney says he’s learned that getting things accomplished in the House of Representatives hinges on working together, and provides a balance that no longer exists the way it used to in Delaware. |  |
Congressman John Carney: The EconomyAdjusting the nation’s economy remains a top item for elected officials in Washington. In part one of a series, Delaware Congressman John Carney talks with John Taylor about the needs of an appropriate fiscal plan for the country moving forward, and possible ways to make it happen. |  |
Secretary Collin O\'Mara: Sea Level RiseSea level rise, in conjunction with significant storms in the Delaware area, represent the major environmental challenges for the state in the near future, according to Collin O’Mara, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control. Secretary O’Mara talks with John Taylor about why sea level rise is important to the people of Delaware, and what the state is doing about it. |  |
Senator Tom Carper: Homeland SecurityIn part two of his conversation with John Taylor, Senator Carper talks about his new position as Chair of the senate’s Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The Senator discusses the continued threat posed by Al-Qaeda, improved security for the nation’s air and rail systems, and cyber terrorism, which he sees as a bigger threat over the next 10 years. |  |
Senator Tom Carper: The U.S. EconomyIn the first of a three-part interview, U.S. Senator Tom Carper talks about how congress is dealing with the country’s top economic issues. Carper tells John Taylor about his vote on the “fiscal cliff” measure, and the nation’s new health care laws.
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Sea Level RiseWhat is Sea Level Rise? John Taylor sits down with Susan Love of the Delaware Coastal Programs to discuss the consequences and solutions of this inevitable issue impacting the First State.
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I HAVE A DREAMShot throughout Delaware, ordinary children invoke the words of Dr. King’s most memorable address, “I Have A Dream”, inter-cut with black and white newsreel clips of Dr. King’s historic delivery of the speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. |  |
Beau Biden (Part 1 of 3)Host John Taylor speaks with Beau Biden about his role as State Attorney General, how his office prosecutes crime in Delaware, and the aftermath of the Dr. Bradley case. Part one of a three-part interview.
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Agriculture Secretary Ed KeeEd Kee, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Agriculture, speaks with John Taylor about overseeing an $8-billion agricultural industry here in Delaware, the importance of preserving farmland, and his own early farming memories, including shelling lima beans with his mother.
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Mayor James BakerWilmington Mayor James Baker talks to host John Taylor about his efforts to revitalize the city during his three terms, the rise of the LoMa district, his origins in politics, and the legacy he hopes to leave.
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Senator Chris Coons: A Look at the EconomyIn Part 2 of John Taylor's interview with Chris Coons, the Senator discusses the economic recovery, jobs and partisan politics. |  |
Chandlee Kuhn (Part 2 of 2)Chandlee Kuhn discusses with John Taylor the types of cases that come before her as Chief Judge of Delaware's Family Court, the power of Yoga as an alternative method of therapy, and the role of the court in addressing social issues. With host John Taylor.
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Senator Tom Carper: National Park and the ElectionIn part two of an interview with John Taylor, Senator Carper discusses the potential for Delaware to get its first National Park, as well as his take on the 2012 election season.
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Senator Tom Carper: The USPS and HealthcareIn part one of an interview with John Taylor, Senator Tom Carper discusses his efforts to rescue the U.S. Postal Service as well as healthcare reform, both nationally and within the First State.
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Hiring Vets Makes Business SenseGovernor Markell delivers his weekly message from JPMorgan Chase in Wilmington, where this week he signed HB275, creating a new effort to help put recent combat veterans to work when they return from service. The "Veterans' Opportunity Tax Credit" gives companies a $1,500 annual tax credit for each recent veteran they hire. The Governor says we need a partnership with businesses throughout our state and country who recognize not only the service that our veterans have provided but also the unique skills they've developed through their training and through their work.
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A Better Bottom Line: Employing People with DisabilitiesIn his weekly message, the Governor discusses his initiative as chair of the National Governors Association, which focuses on finding jobs for people with disabilities.
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Congressman John Carney: Economy and HealthcareIn part two of an interview with John Taylor, Delaware Congressman John Carney discusses ways to stimulate the economy as well as the cost of healthcare today.
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Congressman John Carney: Finance and CorporationsIn part one of an interview with John Taylor, Delaware Congressman John Carney discusses his role on the House Financial Services Committee, and how that work benefits Delaware with regard to industry, employment, and the economy. |  |
Governors Working TogetherIn his weekly message, Governor Markell talks about the upcoming summer National Governors Association meeting, which begins Friday, July 23. The NGA meets twice a year, bringing Governor together to see what's working and to find new ways to work together in areas like jobs, schools, public safety and cost-cutting. Governor Markell, who is currently vice-chair, will become NGA Chair for the next year at the conclusion of the meeting.
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Fourth of July FreedomsIn his weekly message, the Governor focuses on the freedoms we enjoy and celebrate this fourth of July at a time when the session of the Delaware General Assembly draws to conclusion.
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Senator Chris Coons: Foreign AffairsIn part one of a recent conversation, John Taylor talks with United States Senator Chris Coons about foreign affairs, his recent trip to Africa, and the unrest in Syria.
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Last Week of Legislative SessionIn his weekly message, the Governor looks at the closing days of the Delaware General Assembly's legislative session and the work being accomplished this year.
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Helping Small Businesses by Cutting Regulatory Red TapeIn his weekly message, Governor Markell talks about the Executive Order he signed this week that helps small businesses by launching a public process to evaluate regulations that have been in place for at least three years in an effort to bring citizens, businesses and state agencies together to identify and remove regulatory hurdles.
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Young Leaders in Public Service: Boys and Girls StateGovernor Jack Markell talks about the young men and women who will head to Delaware's state capitol in the coming week as part of Boys and Girls State.
Each year, he says, those of us blessed with the chance to serve, gain so much from these students' enthusiasm and optimism -- their unshakeable belief that what draws them together as students is so much stronger than the differences that emerge from their debates.
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Graduation - Doing Something That MattersIn his weekly message, Governor Jack Markell offers congratulations to Delaware class of 2012 graduates and hope for the future ahead of them.
When he talks with students about what they want out of life, most want to feel like they're doing something that matters. So much of life's great joys come from connecting with others and service beyond self.
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Memorial Day -- Remembering Those Who SacrificeIn his weekly message, Governor Markell thanks military families and focuses on the importance of remembering those who gave their lives so we could enjoy our freedom.
While the Memorial Day weekend gives us time to look forward to the new season ahead filled with family activities, it's also important to pause -- to remember those families who still grieve the loss of a son, daughter, father, mother, brother or sister who gave their life so we could enjoy our freedom.
The liberties we enjoy today was won with their blood, and we cannot honor them enough.
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Supporting Business Growth in DelawareIn his weekly message, Governor Markell focuses on promoting business growth in Delaware and supporting entrepreneurs. This week the Governor helped celebrate the success of a small businessperson who cut the ribbon on his eighth location, after starting his business twenty years ago as a way to pay the rent.
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Making Delaware’s Case to Major EmployersIn his weekly address, the Governor talks about two new chances to make Delaware's case in the national debate on how to get people working, make our schools even stronger and better prepare our nation for what is emerging as a global war for talent and jobs.
The Governor was asked to kick-off a national STEM Connector Town Hall Wednesday and earlier that day, he and former G-E CEO Jack Welch were asked to be the closing speakers for the The Wall Street Journal's annual conference, called Task Force for Women in the Economy.
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Volunteerism Brings our Community TogetherGovernor Markell talks about the annual Week of Service and how the event has grown since 2009's Weekend of Service in this week's message produced by ContentDelaware.org.
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When it comes to child abuse: see signs, make the callGovernor Markell talks about child abuse awareness and Delaware's month-long campaign designed to urge people to see the signs and make the call.
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Sen Carper: Working TogetherNext in an ongoing series of conversations with Delaware's Senior Senator Tom Carper, the Senator talks with John Taylor about working together in Washington, especially in reducing government inefficiencies.
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Making Progress Together on Race to the TopThe Governor talks about the progress Delaware is making on the two year "mile marker" since winning the federal Race to the Top as federal Education Secretary Arne Duncan visits Delaware.
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Helping Veterans with JobsGovernor Jack Markell talks about how Delaware wants to help veterans get jobs in this week's message produced by ContentDelaware.org. The Veterans Opportunity Tax Credit would incentivize companies to hire veterans.
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Strong Schools Critical to Job CreationThe fastest growing employers say strong schools are critical to job creation in this week's message by Delaware Governor Jack Markell.
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Finding Common GroundGovernor Markell talks about the issues that governors from across the country focused on during discussions this past week at the National Governors Association winter meeting in Washington, D.C. in this week's message produced by ContentDelaware.org.
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Sen Carper: Post War & Defense SpendingNext in an ongoing series of conversations with Delaware's Senior Senator Tom Carper, the Senator talks with John Taylor about a post-war world and defense spending reforms.
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I Love to Read Weekly MessageThe Governor focuses on developing a lifelong love for reading, something that began for him when his parents handed him his older brother's copy of Peter Rabbit.
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Sen Carper: Bipartisanship & Postal ServiceNext in an ongoing series of conversations with Delaware's Senior Senator Tom Carper, the Senator talks with John Taylor about bipartisanship and his plan for reforming the Postal Service.
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Focus on Jobs in Delaware and at NGAGovernor Markell focuses on jobs as Governors across the country come together to talk about ways to work together to get people working at the National Governors Association winter meeting in Washington in this week’s message produced by ContentDelaware.org.
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Robert GilliganHost John Taylor speaks with Robert Gilligan about his role as Delaware Speaker of the House and how Delaware government has changed in the forty years he has been a legislator.
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Helping Small Businesses SucceedGovernor Jack Markell talks about helping Delaware small businesses grow.
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Federal Agriculture Secretary Pledges Support to Delaware FarmersGovernor Jack Markell talks about Delaware's #1 industry - agriculture - and a recent visit to Delaware by US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in this week's message produced by ContentDelaware.org. Delaware has 2,480 farms that cover more than 40% of the state. Secretary Vilsack shared his support for Delaware's critical agricultural industry and explained President Obama's efforts to keep the national economy moving.
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Budget PrioritiesGovernor Jack Markell talks about the priorities reflected in the balanced budget proposal he unveiled this week. The proposed Fiscal Year 2013 budget invests in jobs and public education, keeps the state's commitment to critical areas like public health and safety and balances without the need to raise taxes or add new fees.
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Beau Biden (Part 3 of 3)Host John Taylor speaks with Beau Biden about his position on environmental regulations in Delaware and the Coastal Zone Act, as well as the Attorney General's membership in the National Guard. The final segment of a three-part interview.
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2012 State of the State - Delaware\'s Time to LeadGovernor Markell talks about his fourth State of the State Address, which he delivered to a joint session of the General Assembly on Thursday. He made clear that to lead in the future, Delaware must stay focused now on creating more jobs, making our schools stronger and governing responsibly. |  |
Beau Biden (Part 2 of 3)State Attorney General Beau Biden discusses his office's investigation into alleged fraud by banks that led to the housing crisis. Part two of a three-part interview with John Taylor.
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The Spirit and Legacy of MLKIn his weekly message, Gov Jack Markell talks about Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the true champions not just of our time but of all time.
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Legislative Focus Remains on JobsGovernor Jack Markell looks ahead to the work of Delaware lawmakers as they begin the second half of a two-year legislative session and looks back at the some of the significant accomplishments of the 2011 session. The Governor names some of those efforts.
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Happy New YearGovernor Jack Markell wishes all a happy new year and shares some of his new year's resolutions in this week's message produced by ContentDelaware.org.
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Happy HolidaysDelaware Governor Jack Markell thanks Delawareans, saying the holidays are a time for goodwill, gratitude and appreciation for blessings received in this week's message produced by ContentDelaware.org.
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Gun BuybackGovernor Jack Markell focuses on public safety and this week's gun buyback in Wilmington, DE in this week's message produced by ContentDelaware.org.
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Delaware Day 2011Delaware Governor Jack Markell commemorates Delaware Day, when thirty delegates met in Dover, the state's capital on Dec 7, 1787, and made Delaware the first state to ratify the U. S. Constitution. December 7th remains "a day that lives in infamy" because of the attack on Pearl Harbor, but well before that terrible day, December 7th was already a day for the history books.
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Supporting Small Businesses During the HolidaysIn his weekly message, Delaware Governor Jack Markell says one way you can give a gift to yourself while shopping for friends or family is to shop at local and small businesses in Delaware. |  |
Thank You, DelawareansGovernor Jack Markell sends a message of thanks to Delawareans, who make the state a great place to grow up, raise a family, go to work and retire in this Thanksgiving Week message produced by ContentDelaware.org.
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Thanking our Troops in AfghanistanFrom Afghanistan, Delaware Governor Jack Markell thanks servicemen and women. He visited Delaware National Guard troops and other soldiers currently deployed in support of U.S. military operations.
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Our Veterans and PTADelaware Governor Jack Markell salutes our veterans, and pays tribute to others who serve, in particular, the P-T-A, the teachers and parents who are working together to help our kids succeed in this week's message produced by ContentDelaware.org.
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Delaware’s Realities - On TV and in Our CommunitiesGovernor Jack Markell talks about Delawareans who have been working hard to help our state compete in the global economy...and on reality television in this week's message produced by ContentDelaware.org.
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Delaware’s Teacher of the YearGovernor Markell honors this year’s Delaware Teacher of the Year, Amber Augustus, and all the great teachers who commit themselves to educating young people and helping them reach their full potential in this week’s message produced by ContentDelaware.org
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Improving Early Childhood EducationGovernor Markell talks about efforts to improve early childhood education in Delaware.
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Helping Survivors of Domestic ViolenceGovernor Jack Markell talks about helping survivors of domestic violence. Earlier this week, the Governor joined with Attorney General Beau Biden, State Senator Patricia Blevins and advocates from across the state to declare October to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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Putting Delawareans to Work - Gov’s Weekly MessageDelaware Governor Jack Markell talks about jobs in manufacturing and finance, industries that have been critical foundations of our state's economy. They are also two of the industries hit hardest -- and most often -- by the national recession.
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Remembering Sgt. Szczerba - Gov’s Weekly MessageIn his weekly message, Delaware Governor Jack Markell speaks to the dedication of first responders, especially remembering the service of New Castle County Police officer, Sergeant Joseph Szczerba, whose life was tragically cut short in the line of duty when he was stabbed after chasing a suspect.
This week, state flags were lowered to honor the life of Sgt. Szczerba, who served for 18 years on the New Castle County Police Force. County officials awarded posthumous honors to Sergeant Szczerba promoting him to lieutenant. |  |
Race to the Top - and to Our Future - Gov’s Weekly MessageIn this week's message produced by ContentDelaware.org, Delaware Governor Jack Markell talks about the fact that employers and educators want the same thing: for students to graduate from our public schools ready to succeed.
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September 11th - Ten Years Later- Gov’s Weekly MessageDelaware Governor Jack Markell talks about the tenth anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 attacks of terrorism on the United States in this week's message produced by ContentDelaware.org.
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Sen. Carper: Employment and the EconomyNext in an ongoing series of conversations with Delaware's Senior Senator Tom Carper, the Senator talks with John Taylor about employment and the economy.
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Extreme Weather, Extreme Dedication - Gov’s Weekly MessageGovernor Markell talks about the TV show Extreme Home Makeover and the community of Lewes coming together to help, not only a wonderful nonprofit, but also neighbors and friends who suffered damage due to Hurricane Irene in this week's message produced by ContentDelaware.org.
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors - Gov’s Weekly MessageGovernor Markell talks about the community of Lewes and the TV show Extreme Home Makeover coming together to help a special lady and her family in this week's message produced by ContentDelaware.org.
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Going Back to School - Gov’s Weekly MessageGovernor Markell talks about improvements underway throughout Delaware's education system -- improvements that will make real differences for the thousands of Delaware children who will go back to school over the next several weeks in this week's message produced by ContentDelaware.org.
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Rep. Carney: Afghanistan & PakistanNext in an ongoing series of conversations with U.S. Representative John Carney, the Congressman talks with John Taylor about Afghanistan & Pakistan.
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Gov’s Trade Mission to Chile - Gov’s Weekly MessageGovernor Jack Markell talks about his trade mission to Chile and an agreement he signed this week in Chile with a key customer for the Port of Wilmington, extending the storage and distribution of Chilean fruit in Delaware through June 30, 2014 in this week’s message produced by ContentDelaware.org.
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Sen. Coons: Afghanistan & PakistanNext in an ongoing series, Senator Chris Coons discusses his views on Afghanistan and Pakistan with John Taylor.
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Making Public Safety a Public Priority - Gov’s Weekly MessageDelaware Governor Jack Markell talks about three bills he signed into law that will help keep streets safer from crime and safer for drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists - everyone who uses Delaware roads in this week's message produced by ContentDelaware.org.
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Delaware State Fair - Gov’s Weekly MessageDelaware Governor Jack Markell talks about this year's Delaware State Fair and stresses the importance of agriculture and how Delaware citizens can support local farmers with the help of the "Delaware Fresh" app for smartphones in this week's message produced by ContentDelaware.org.
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Rep. John Carney: Debt CeilingNext in an ongoing series, U.S. Representative John Carney speaks with John Taylor about the partisan nature of the debt ceiling and reduction debate.
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National Governors Association: Focus on Delaware - Gov’s Weekly MessageDelaware Governor Jack Markell talks about doing everything we can to ensure our nation retains its competitive edge. And somehow, finding a way to get these things done while delivering sound, responsible, and balanced budgets in this week's message produced by ContentDelaware.org.
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Senator Chris Coons: Debt CeilingNext in an ongoing series, Senator Chris Coons speaks with John Taylor about the need for debt reduction without partisan politics affecting the outcome.
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Moving Delaware Forward with Public Safety Legislation - Gov’s Weekly MessageGovernor Jack Markell discusses how Delaware has taken steps to pass new laws to protect public safety, particularly against violent crime, in this week's message produced by ContentDelaware.org.
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Fourth of July: Strong Nation, Strong State - Gov’s Weekly MessageGovernor Jack Markell talks about honoring the continual creation of a strong and stable state and nation.
With the first half of our Delaware legislative session coming to a close last week, we are reminded that here in Delaware, our commitment to building a better future is as strong as it was back in 1776.
This means attracting jobs and putting people to work, protecting our quality of life and our public safety, developing a world-class education system. And maintaining a focus on long-term fiscal responsibility.
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Legislative Session - Gov’s Weekly MessageDelaware Governor Jack Markell focuses on the end of the legislative session and work done this year in getting people to work, making our public schools stronger and protecting the safety and health of Delaware residents in this week's message produced by ContentDelaware.org.
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Spirit of Service: Boys and Girls State - Gov’s Weekly MessageDelaware Governor Jack Markell talks about Boys and Girls State, the program for high school students run by the Delaware American Legion, which allows young people to spend a week at Legislative Hall in Dover each year to experience first-hand government in action, in this week's message produced by ContentDelaware.org.
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Saluting and Supporting Delaware’s Entrepreneurs - Gov’s Weekly MessageDelaware Governor Jack Markell focuses on entrepreneurism, the backbone of American innovation and growth, in this week's message produced by ContentDelaware.org.
The Governor's Entrepreneurial Business Conference celebrated the spirit of entrepreneurship and introduced new initiatives by the State of Delaware for small businesses to more easily partner with the state.
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Representative Carney: Federal Spending and HealthcareNext in an ongoing series of conversations with U.S. Representative John Carney, the Congressman talks with John Taylor about federal spending and healthcare.
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Senator Carper: Iraq and AfghanistanNext in an ongoing series of conversations with Delaware's Senior Senator Tom Carper, the Senator talks with John Taylor about Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Senator Chris CoonsIn an ongoing series, host John Taylor joins Senator Chris Coons as he discusses the 24-hour news cycle, and working for the First State as a freshman senator.
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Senator Tom CarperIn an ongoing series, Senator Tom Carper discusses representing Delaware in a gridlocked Congress and trimming government spending with John Taylor.
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Representative John CarneyIn an ongoing series with host John Taylor, Representative John Carney discusses representing Delaware in a gridlocked Congress and trimming government spending.
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