Deep Legislative Strategy Thought
Did Obama allow Republicans to throw him in the briar patch on this economic recovery bill? On the front page of today's NJ Gannett is running an AP "analysis" column…
What a shocking, surprise
All I can do is shrug my shoulders and say whatever. At this point, I truly don't understand what is so freaking hard about paying your taxes and reporting income…
Day 3 Of Castle’s Betrayal of Delaware
This morning begins the third day of Mike Castle's betrayal of the people of Delaware. Oh yeah, still no apology.
Memorial Tribute for Andrew Wyeth This Weekend
The Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford is hosting a memorial tribute to Wyeth this weekend, showing for the his last painting. MOMA has lent "Christina's World" especially for the…
Evening Threes
Superstitions Bee Comeback Pin Clock
Delaware Coalition For Open Government Meeting 5 February
From my email, notice of a DelCOG meeting next week — Thursday, 5 February, to be exact. They do want you to try to RSVP so they can have enough seats. Let us know if you are planning to go….
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You are cordially invited:
THE DELAWARE COALITION FOR OPEN GOVERNMENT PRESENTS
Freedom of Information: A National Perspective
Speaker: Charles Davis, NFOIC Executive Director
University of Delaware’s Goodstay Center
2600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware
Thursday, February 5, 2009
6:30 p.m. – social gathering / light refreshments
7 p.m. – program
FREE and open to the public
Scroll down for directions to the Goodstay Center.
Charles Davis, the National Freedom of Information Coalition Executive Director, will take an in-depth look at why freedom of the press, guaranteed by the First Amendment, and the unrestricted free flow of information — both cornerstones of democracy — are under attack. Freedom of Information laws have been weakened, reporters are being subpoenaed to reveal confidential sources and the business of the federal government is increasingly shrouded in secrecy.
UPDATED: The New Face of the GOP
He won. By my count, former Maryland Lt. Governor Steele needs five more votes, and Michigan GOP chair Saul Anuzis (considered to be a moderate) just dropped out, with 20…
On Bipartisanship
Ben Smith at Politico captures the state of play as well as anyone at this stage: ... "bipartisanship" is as much a brand as any conceivable Washington reality. These House…
Perfunctory Super Bowl Post
I liked the '74/75 Steelers so I guess I'll root for them because Chuck Knoll will be happy if they win. Doesn't Franco Harris look like Gabe Kaplan? They could…
Three of Two
No Doubt To Boldly Go Where No Flow Chart Has Gone Before Lucky Fan
My Parental Dilemma
Last night over dinner my 11 year old daughter announced that her science teacher doesn’t like Joe Biden. After exchanging a look with my husband I asked, “Why would you think that?” She then proceeded to explain…
“When we were watching the Inauguration in class Mr. XXXX said that finally Delaware is rid of him.”
Now this isn’t the first time this science teacher has brought politics into the classroom, and I ignored his previous antics since I wasn’t sure what he said about this email – but I could guess. But now I’m angry. I’m also in a dilemma.
The Scandal That Went “Poof”
I really thought that Pam Scott's NCCo influence brokerage scandal would catch the public imagination and become a much bigger story. Oh well.
The West Wing
Very cool floor plan graphics of The West Wing courtesy of the Washington Post. See where the Delawareans are sitting.