http://www.chriscoons.com/news/ Official news releases from the Chris Coons for Senate campaign in Delaware {weblog_language} info@chriscoons.com Copyright 2010 2010-10-03T21:34:57+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/news/release/chris_coons_and_retired_military_leaders_respond_to_christine_odonnells_att 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. 2010-10-03T21:34:57+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/news/release/u.s._senate_candidate_chris_coons_words_we_need_to_see_more_of_made_in_amer 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. 2010-08-24T19:58:57+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/news/release/delaware_us_senate_candidate_chris_coons_proposes_lifetime_ban_on_senator_t 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. 2010-08-13T15:49:26+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/news/release/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. 2010-07-02T18:24:12+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/news/release/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. 2010-06-24T18:00:48+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/news/release/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. 2010-05-21T16:01:29+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/news/release/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.” 2010-05-14T19:45:05+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/news/release/coons_comments_on_kagan_supreme_court_nomination1 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. 2010-05-10T21:41:37+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/news/release/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. 2010-05-10T21:41:31+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/news/release/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. 2010-04-27T18:53:10+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/news/release/honoring_earth_day_coons_opposes_drilling_off_delaware_coast Calling the risks for Delaware’s fishing and tourism industry too great, Chris Coons, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate and current New Castle County Executive, today on Earth Day criticized the Obama Administration’s decision to expand oil exploration off the coast of Delaware. 2010-04-22T14:53:04+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/news/release/coons_kicks_off_campaign_for_u.s._senate Kicking off his campaign for U.S. Senate, Chris Coons, the New Castle County Executive, today gave a rousing speech before more than 200 supporters at the IBEW Local 313 Union Hall in New Castle. Delaware Governor Jack Markell introduced Chris, the candidate he wants to represent Delaware in the U.S. Senate. Joined by his wife, Annie, and their three children, Chris explained what is at stake in the 2010 election. 2010-04-19T21:51:14+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/news/release/coons_raises_over_650000_in_59_days Logging just 59 days as a candidate, New Castle County Executive Chris Coons (D) was able to raise more than $650,000 in the special election for U.S. Senate. The robust first-quarter total came in at daily rate of more than $11,000 and far outpaced the campaign’s target of $400,000. The campaign has more than $585,000 on hand. 2010-04-14T14:06:27+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/news/release/rep._castle_against_job_creation_before_he_was_for_it Nine-term Congressman Mike Castle (R-Del.) today is holding his third Delaware Works! job creation fair following a steady string of votes cast in the House of Representatives against job creation legislation. The fair is advertised by Congressman Castle as a way to “help Delawareans understand what job, career building, workforce training, and networking opportunities are available throughout the State in this challenging economy.” 2010-04-12T19:30:18+00:00