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Delaware General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., May 6, 2010

By El Somnambulo May 6, 20102 Comments

Not much to report b/c, as I pointed out last week, committee reports won't get read into the record until after the General Assembly reconvenes today. So, we don't know…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show-Wed., May 5, 2010

By El Somnambulo May 5, 20103 Comments

Allow me to be the first to extend my congratulations to Monsignor Lavelle and Rep. Kovach. Yesterday, they earned the distinction of being the only ones opposing legislation to enable…

It’s OK to Root For the Phoenix Suns Again…

By El Somnambulo May 4, 201025 Comments

This is something that I never expected to see from a pro sports franchise: In an extremely bold move, the Phoenix Suns as an organization made a strong political statement in…

Delaware General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, May 4, 2010

By El Somnambulo May 4, 20102 Comments

Despite some last-minute games, including a possible 'turfing' attempt by an alleged grassroots group which was really an industry effort in disguise, Delaware's comprehensive universal recycling bill passed in the…

Laura Bush Theme Song?

By El Somnambulo April 29, 20101 Comment

You decide: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBbAZVw3_7A[/youtube] JC-You've opened a can of earworms. BTW, always thought that Blue Oyster Cult did this song...

General Assembly Post-Game Wrapup/Pre-Game Show-Thurs., April 29, 2010

By El Somnambulo April 29, 201011 Comments

The Big News-Universal Recycling on Today's Senate Agenda SB 234(McBride) is first on today's Senate Agenda. Why is this important? As always, Tommywonk explains it all for us. As he…

Political Hot Stove Chatter-Delaware General Assembly Edition

By El Somnambulo April 28, 201047 Comments

Lotsa stuff percolating on the stove. Let's try to bring 'em to a boil... 1. Democratic Primary for Oberle Seat Two D's have filed in the race to succeed retiring…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Report-Wed., April 28, 2010

By El Somnambulo April 28, 20101 Comment

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…

Breaking: Astra Zeneca Reaches $520 Million Settlement With Feds

By El Somnambulo April 27, 2010

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…

Delaware General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, April 27, 2010

By El Somnambulo April 27, 20104 Comments

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…

Worst Iggles Draft Ever?

By El Somnambulo April 26, 201012 Comments

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…

Legislative Post-Game Wrapup/Pre-Game Show-Wed., April 21, 2010

By El Somnambulo April 21, 20102 Comments

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…

Legislative Pre-Game Show Plus Rant: Tuesday, April 20, 2010

By El Somnambulo April 20, 201017 Comments

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…