Archive for March 24th, 2011

The Delaware Racetrack Protection Racket

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The effort to bring two new casinos (HB 40) to Delaware was voted down in the House Gaming & Parimutuels Committee on a 6-5 vote.

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Thursday Open Thread

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The Thursday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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Should We Really Be Laughing At Michelle Bachmann?

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I hate to be a killjoy, but the news that Michelle Bachmann is running for President is not good news for Democrats, or the country.

Here is how Kos covers it…

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General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., March 24, 2011

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Two major developments highlight this week’s action in Dover. On Tuesday, the civil unions bill was introduced, and has a very good chance for passage–if it gets out of committee in the Senate. I think it will. And, as UI posted this morning, the governor, legislative leaders, and representatives for state employees have tentatively approved […]

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Newt vs. Newt

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Newt Gingrich 3/23/11 contradicts Newt Gingrich of early March.

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New State Budget Proposal

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The General Assembly and the Governor’s office have released their plan on state worker benefits and pensions.

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