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General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Report-Wed., April 28, 2010
The Insurance Commissioner got her free pass and the Rethugs in the House reemerged as the ‘Daddy’ Party. Just another day in Dover. Mike Barbieri’s common-sense bill that eliminates mandatory reporting of school ‘incidents’ involving kids from ages 9-12 barely passed, largely on a party line vote. In other words, those voting ‘no’, or going […]
Breaking: Astra Zeneca Reaches $520 Million Settlement With Feds
The Associated Press reports that Astra Zeneca has agreed to pay a $520 million settlement to the Federal government to resolve allegations of illegally marketing its anti-psychotic drug, Seroquel. The company was alleged to have “marketed Seroquel for off-label uses — those not approved by federal drug regulators — including insomnia and psychiatric conditions other […]
Delaware General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, April 27, 2010
First, allow me to apologize for the lack of a ‘Post-Game/Pre-Game’ feature last Thursday. Had a surgical procedure and was out of commission. Pleased to report that I can finally see the light at the end of the carpal tunnel, so all is well. As expected, the bill enabling the State to rope in captive […]
Worst Iggles Draft Ever?
Worst? No. Most disappointing? Quite possibly. The stars were aligned ideally for the Birds to restock and rearm without having to rebuild. 5 picks in the first 87 of the draft. In a deep draft, almost impossible to screw up. And the Iggles screwed it up. How? In trying to prove that they’re the smartest […]
Legislative Post-Game Wrapup/Pre-Game Show-Wed., April 21, 2010
Yesterday was ‘Clean Your Plate’ Day in Dover as the General Assembly disposed of several bills that had hung around for awhile. Many are now ready for action by the Governor. There is still some broccoli remaining, but isn’t there always? The pure political hackiness that is Nancy Cook was on full display as well. […]
Legislative Pre-Game Show Plus Rant: Tuesday, April 20, 2010
OK, folks, it’s rant time. The obligatory and halfhearted hearing into the Insurance Commissioner’s office can only be described as pathetic. Based on published reports and what was reported at DL, there appeared to have been next-to-no preparation by the respective committee members. Little in the way of followup questions. And the weak post-hearing handwringing […]
Whoa! McNabb to Skins?
According to just-breaking news from Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Birds have agreed to trade DMac to the Skins. I’m guessing that they get the ‘Skins’ second round choice, which would be pick # 37. Trading within the division is really unusual. It’s clear that the Iggles are in rebuilding mode. They’d better have a great draft.
Legislative Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show-April 1, 2010
Like the month of March, legislators are going out like lambs (to the slaughter?). Three weeks of vamping and wasting $$’s end today as the Holier-Than-Thous adjourn for a 2-week ‘Easter’ break. Nothing of note accomplished. The signature bill, HB 194, in limbo b/c Monsignor Lavelle switched from ‘yes’ to ‘no’ so that he could […]
Legislative Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show-Wed., March 31
“Idle hands are the Devil’s playground.” Prof. Harold Hill- “The Music Man” No doubt this is a biblical reference as well, a book I’ve been meaning to read for some time now. I use it here b/c we’re starting to see well-meaning, but dangerous, legislation starting to surface, most concerning additional charges for existing crimes. […]
Legislative Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Tues., March 30
Better late than never. No, no, not the post-game show from last Thursday’s session, but House Resolution 38, introduced and passed Thursday (March 25), “PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 21-27, 2010 AS FOOD CHECK-OUT WEEK IN DELAWARE.” Memo to Rep. Pam Thornburg: If you’re gonna do a resolution like this, it might be more effective to do it […]
I’ve Just Met the New State Senator from the 5th District–I Think
Some of you will recall that #2 on my list of Most Vulnerable Delaware Republicans is/was State Sen. Cathy Cloutier. For those of you who missed my Magnum Opus on this race, or who just want to relive the snark, here is my analysis. That seat is far more vulnerable today as the Democrats have […]
Legislative Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show-Thurs., March 25, 2010
Let’s start with yesterday’s Session (In)Activity Report. The General Assembly could have, and I think, should have, saved the State some money by, at most, holding one week of session from mid-March to the Easter break. The lack of activity does not justify 9 days of session. I understand why the action is relatively sparse–there’s […]
Legislative Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show-Wed., March 24, 2010
Looks like they must’ve installed some new, even more compelling, solitaire games on the Legislative Council computers. How else can you explain that yesterday’s session report cites activity going back to at least June of 2009 as new action effective yesterday? Perhaps the porn filter was on the fritz? With that caveat, here is yesterday’s […]
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