News Releases

October 3, 2010 at 5:34 pm

Chris Coons and Retired Military Leaders Respond to Christine O’Donnell’s Attack on Veterans Health

On the night of her primary victory, Christine O'Donnell announced that if elected, one of her top three policy priorities would be creating health care vouchers for veterans. Today, Chris Coons and veterans warned that Ms. O'Donnell's dangerous and out of touch plan would undermine the health care promised to veterans. [+] Read More

August 24, 2010 at 3:58 pm

U.S. Senate Candidate Chris Coons:  “Words we need to see more of:  Made in America, Manufactured in

Today Chris Coons, the United States Senate candidate for Delaware’s open seat announced the first of a series of job creation initiatives he will champion as U.S. Senator. Coons will bring to the U.S. Senate his years of private sector experience in one of Delaware’s most innovative companies and his leadership as the New Castle County Executive in order to help businesses create jobs. [+] Read More

August 13, 2010 at 11:49 am

Delaware US Senate Candidate Chris Coons Proposes Lifetime Ban on Senator Turned Lobbyists

Chris Coons, New Castle County executive and candidate for Delaware’s open United States Senate seat, today announced his support of a bold plan to limit the revolving door of special interests in Washington, DC. Coons proposed a lifetime ban on members of the Senate from lobbying their former colleagues, and support for a 5 year lobbying ban on senior Senate staff. Coons believes that serving the American people in the U.S. Senate shouldn’t be rewarded with a quick payday from special interests and that jumping from government service to lobbying distorts the political process. [+] Read More

July 2, 2010 at 2:24 pm

Chris Coons Presses for Unemployment Extension

Today’s news that another 125,000 working men and women lost their jobs last month – their way to pay their household bills – reminds all of us that we need leaders in Washington committed to creating and protecting good paying, permanent jobs. Yesterday’s news that Sallie Mae will be relocating its corporate headquarters to Delaware proves that when government, businesses, and our broader community come together, we can turn this tide. We need more help from Washington – help for small businesses, manufacturing, and innovation-based businesses – if we are to help businesses to create more jobs in Delaware and beyond over the long term. [+] Read More

June 24, 2010 at 2:00 pm

Delaware Labor Groups Endorse Chris Coons for Senate

(New Castle, DE) - Calling him “the best candidate to represent Delaware’s working men and women in the United States Senate,” the Communication Workers of America (CWA), the International Association of Machinists (IAM), and Sheet Metal Workers International (SMWIA) endorsed Democrat Chris Coons’ candidacy for the United States Senate. “Chris is a hard working, experienced leader with new ideas and a commitment to creating and protecting jobs for Delaware’s working men and women,” said James Hummell, Executive President of CWA Local 13101. [+] Read More

May 21, 2010 at 12:01 pm

Coons Comments on Senate Financial Reform Legislation

Chris Coons, New Castle County Executive and Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, today commented on legislation passed by the U.S. Senate last night to rein in the excesses that led to the financial meltdown in September 2008. [+] Read More

May 14, 2010 at 3:45 pm

Delaware State Education Association Endorses Chris Coons for U.S. Senate

Today the Delaware State Education Association (DSEA) announced that they were endorsing New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in the race for U.S. Senate. The DSEA represents more than 11,000 teachers, specialists and support personnel. Since 1919, the DSEA has advocated for the “rights and interests of its members and outstanding public education for all students.” [+] Read More

May 10, 2010 at 5:41 pm

Coons Comments on Kagan Supreme Court Nomination

Chris Coons, New Castle County Executive and Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, commented today on President Obama nominating United States Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the United States Supreme Court. [+] Read More

May 10, 2010 at 5:41 pm

Coons Comments on Kagan Supreme Court Nomination

Chris Coons, New Castle County Executive and Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, commented today on President Obama nominating United States Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the United States Supreme Court. [+] Read More

April 27, 2010 at 2:53 pm

Coons comments on Congressional Republicans voting to protect Wall Street

Chris Coons today criticized Congressional Republicans for blocking debate on legislation to protect consumers from the financial excesses that led to the Great Recession in 2008. Last night, Senate Republicans prevented a debate on important legislation to protect Main Street from the excesses of Wall Street. [+] Read More

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