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	<title>State of Delaware News &#187; Office of Governor Markell</title>
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		<title>Delaware Becomes First State to Enroll All Acute Care Hospitals in Statewide Community Health Record</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/02/20/delaware-becomes-first-state-to-enroll-all-acute-care-hospitals-in-statewide-community-health-record/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:44:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The Delaware Health Information Network (“DHIN”) announces full participation of all acute care hospitals and skilled nursing facilities in the state, along with the vast majority of Delaware providers, in the first statewide community health record.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Governor&#8217;s Weekly Message: Focus on Jobs in Delaware and at NGA</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/02/17/governors-weekly-message-focus-on-jobs-in-delaware-and-at-nga/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:18:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor Markell focuses on jobs and making Delaware a better place to start and grow a business as the nation’s governors gather next week in Washington, D.C. for the winter meeting of the National Governors Association.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor&#8217;s Weekly Message Transcript: Focus on Jobs in Delaware and at NGA</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/02/17/governors-weekly-message-transcript-focus-on-jobs-in-delaware-and-at-nga/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:17:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We got some great news this week, when one of our major employers agreed to add several hundred new jobs here in Delaware.]]></description>
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		<title>Bank of America to Bring 500 More Jobs to Delaware</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/02/16/bank-of-america-to-bring-500-more-jobs-to-delaware/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:22:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>by admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Markell applauds decision, calling it “a strong endorsement of both the quality of our workforce and our State’s commitment to supporting these middle-class jobs.”]]></description>
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		<title>Amazon to Open Second Fulfillment Center in Delaware</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/02/14/amazon-to-open-second-fulfillment-center-in-delaware/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/02/14/amazon-to-open-second-fulfillment-center-in-delaware/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:32:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amazon.com, Inc. announced plans to invest $90 million to open a new one million-square-foot fulfillment center in Middletown. Amazon will create more than 850 full-time jobs at the new center.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor Welcomes Delaware Army Aviators Home</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/02/11/governor-welcomes-delaware-army-aviators-home/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/02/11/governor-welcomes-delaware-army-aviators-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:53:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>by felicia.pullam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Delaware Army National Guard’s 126th Medical Company (Air Ambulance) received a rousing welcome home in a ceremony Saturday in New Castle.]]></description>
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		<title>Citi Opens New Financial Services Center in Delaware</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/02/10/citi-opens-new-financial-services-center-in-delaware/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/02/10/citi-opens-new-financial-services-center-in-delaware/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:43:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>by felicia.pullam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Citi Cards celebrated the grand opening of its new office at the Brandywine Building in Wilmington. The new location, at the center of Wilmington, will include employees from Citi Branded Cards and Citi Retail Services.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor&#8217;s Weekly Message: Helping Small Businesses Succeed</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/02/10/governors-weekly-message-helping-small-businesses-succeed/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:16:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week, the Governor joined business and academic leaders, as well as National Governors Association Chairman Governor Dave Heineman of Nebraska in Washington, D.C.  for the Kauffman Foundation’s 3rd Annual “State of Entrepreneurship Address.”  ]]></description>
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		<title>Governor&#8217;s Weekly Message Transcript &#8211; Helping Small Businesses Succeed</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/02/10/governors-weekly-message-transcript-helping-small-businesses-succeed/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/02/10/governors-weekly-message-transcript-helping-small-businesses-succeed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:11:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dupont,  Perdue,  W-L Gore may be large employers now, but each began as the passionate project of some inspired entrepreneurs. People pushed forward by the powerful idea that they had something unique to offer the marketplace.
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		<title>Governor Officially Proclaims February as Black History Month in Delaware</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/02/10/governor-officially-proclaims-february-as-black-history-month-in-delaware/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/02/10/governor-officially-proclaims-february-as-black-history-month-in-delaware/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:46:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>by christopher.portante</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor Jack Markell and other dignitaries spoke about how our heroes of the past can serve as an inspiring lesson to today’s youth, such as the students from Dover’s Central Middle School who were also in attendance.]]></description>
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		<title>Japanese Delegation Visits the First State to Strengthen Ties</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/02/10/japanese-delegation-visits-the-first-state-to-strengthen-ties/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/02/10/japanese-delegation-visits-the-first-state-to-strengthen-ties/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:23:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>by christopher.portante</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Government officials from Miyagi Prefecture, Japan recently visited Delaware to engage in discussions with Delaware officials and businesses on a variety of subjects related to Miyagi’s rebuilding after a devastating earthquake and tsunami last year]]></description>
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		<title>Governor Markell, DNREC Sec. O’Mara and Mayor Spencer Unveil Energy Efficiency Investments in Newport</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/02/08/governor-markell-dnrec-sec-o%e2%80%99mara-and-mayor-spencer-unveil-energy-efficiency-investments-in-newport/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:53:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>by admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor Jack Markell, DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara and Mayor Michael Spencer unveiled energy efficiency improvements in Newport at a dedication ceremony held today at the town’s Municipal Building. ]]></description>
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		<title>Governor’s Weekly Message &#8211;  Federal Agriculture Secretary Pledges Support to Delaware Farmers</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/02/03/governor%e2%80%99s-weekly-message-federal-agriculture-secretary-pledges-support-to-delaware-farmers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:18:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor Markell focuses on Delaware’s largest industry: agriculture.   Delaware has 2,480 farms that cover more than 40% of Delaware, over 490,000 acres.  Agriculture drives about $8 billion dollar of economic impact each year for Delaware. ]]></description>
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		<title>Governor&#8217;s Weekly Message Transcript &#8211; Federal Agriculture Secretary Pledges Support to Delaware Farmers</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/02/03/governors-weekly-message-federal-agriculture-secretary-pledges-support-to-delaware-farmers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:59:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most Delawareans, and a growing number of Americans, know that our largest industry is actually agriculture- which drives around $8 billion dollar of economic impact each year.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor Markell Announces New Funding For Financial Literacy Programs</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/28/governor-markell-announces-new-funding-for-financial-literacy-programs/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/28/governor-markell-announces-new-funding-for-financial-literacy-programs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:54:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>by christopher.portante</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor Jack Markell continues his longstanding commitment to improving financial education by announcing a second round of grants available through the State’s Financial Literacy Education Fund (FLEF). Grant applications are due no later than February 17, 2012.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Governor’s Weekly Message &#8211; Budget Priorities: Growing Jobs, Investing in Education, Governing Responsibly</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/27/governor%e2%80%99s-weekly-message-budget-priorities-growing-jobs-investing-in-education-governing-responsibly/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:54:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>by admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor Markell talks about the priorities reflected in the balanced budget proposal he unveiled this week.  The proposed Fiscal Year 2013 budget invests in jobs and public education, keeps the state’s commitment to critical areas like public health and safety and balances without the need to raise taxes or add new fees. ]]></description>
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		<title>Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript &#8211; Budget Priorities: Growing Jobs, Investing in Education, Governing Responsibly</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/27/governor%e2%80%99s-weekly-message-transcript-budget-priorities-growing-jobs-investing-in-education-governing-responsibly/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:53:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Someone said to me after my State of the State address last week that it seems like I spend most of my time focused on jobs, schools and governing responsibly. That so much of what we do – whether its budget or policy - seems to focus largely on those three issues.
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		<title>Markell FY’13 Budget Proposal Supports Job Growth, Invests in Education</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/26/markell-fy%e2%80%9913-budget-proposal-supports-job-growth-invests-in-education/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor Jack Markell today unveiled a balanced budget proposal that invests in jobs and public education, keeps the state’s commitment to critical areas like public health and safety and balances without the need to raise taxes or add new fees.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor Signs into Law Ban on  Dangerous &#8220;Bath Salts&#8221; Drugs</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/25/governor-signs-into-law-ban-on-dangerous-bath-salts-drugs/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/25/governor-signs-into-law-ban-on-dangerous-bath-salts-drugs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:37:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Surrounded by lawmakers, police officers, scientists, social service and health officials, the Governor signed a bill into law that makes permanent a ban imposed last September on a class of designer drugs popularly known as “bath salts.”  The new law also gives police and prosecutors more flexibility in dealing with the dangerous drugs.]]></description>
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		<title>Delaware Tourism Industry Study Results</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/25/delaware-tourism-industry-study/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/25/delaware-tourism-industry-study/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:37:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A study was conducted by D.K.Shifflet &#038; Associates Ltd. and Vantage Strategy, a research firm and consulting firm respectively, to determine the economic impact of tourism in the State of Delaware. ]]></description>
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		<title>Markell: President’s Proper Focus on Jobs and the Economy</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/24/markell-president%e2%80%99s-proper-focus-on-jobs-and-the-economy/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/24/markell-president%e2%80%99s-proper-focus-on-jobs-and-the-economy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:28:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[President Obama offered several compelling proposals in a State of the Union address that properly focused on jobs and the economy, Governor Jack Markell said shortly after the speech.  “The President made clear that our nation’s most compelling need is to keep making progress on jobs and he offered a clear path forward,” Markell said.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor’s Weekly Message:  Delaware’s Time to Lead</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/20/governor%e2%80%99s-weekly-message-delaware%e2%80%99s-time-to-lead/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/20/governor%e2%80%99s-weekly-message-delaware%e2%80%99s-time-to-lead/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:14:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In his weekly message, Governor Markell talks about his fourth State of the State Address, which he delivered to a joint session of the General Assembly on Thursday.  He made clear that to lead in the future, Delaware must stay focused now on creating more jobs, making our schools stronger and governing responsibly.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Delaware’s Time to Lead</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/20/governor%e2%80%99s-weekly-message-transcript-delaware%e2%80%99s-time-to-lead/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:14:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is Delaware’s time to lead.  Creating more and better jobs.  Improving our quality of life.]]></description>
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		<title>Indian River Inlet Bridge Open to Traffic</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/20/indian-river-inlet-bridge-open-to-traffic/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/20/indian-river-inlet-bridge-open-to-traffic/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:38:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an event commemorating the historic opening of the gleaming-new structure, Governor Jack Markell, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Secretary Shailen Bhatt drove the first passenger vehicle over the bridge.]]></description>
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		<title>State of the State Address 2012 &#8211; Delaware&#8217;s Time to Lead</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/19/delawares-time-to-lead/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/19/delawares-time-to-lead/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:51:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.delaware.gov/?p=1297</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Governor Jack Markell’s fourth State of the State address today made clear that to lead in the future, Delaware must stay focused now on creating more jobs, making our schools stronger and governing responsibly.]]></description>
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		<title>State of the State 2012 Transcript &#8211; Delaware&#8217;s Time to Lead</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/19/state-of-the-state-2012-transcript-delawares-time-to-lead/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:50:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Transcript of the 2012 Delaware State of the State delivered Thursday, January 19th, 2012.]]></description>
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		<title>Statement of Governor Jack Markell Regarding the Commutation of Sentence of Robert Gattis</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/17/statement-of-governor-jack-markell-regarding-the-commutation-of-sentence-of-robert-gattis/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:58:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pursuant to my authority under Article VII, Section 1 of the Delaware Constitution, I have decided to commute the sentence of Robert Gattis to life in prison without the possibility of parole, subject to the conditions set forth below.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor’s Weekly Message: The Spirit and Legacy of MLK, Jr.</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/13/governor%e2%80%99s-weekly-message-the-spirit-and-legacy-of-mlk-jr/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/13/governor%e2%80%99s-weekly-message-the-spirit-and-legacy-of-mlk-jr/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:23:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.delaware.gov/?p=1276</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In his weekly message, Governor Markell talks about one of the great leaders in history, Martin Luther King, Jr.  "Martin Luther King, Jr. was of the true champions not just of our time but of all time," said Governor Jack Markell.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: The Spirit and Legacy of MLK, Jr.</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/13/governor%e2%80%99s-weekly-message-transcript-the-spirit-and-legacy-of-mlk-jr/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:23:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.delaware.gov/?p=1286</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In confronting some of the worst of our nation, Martin Luther King, Jr. made clear so much of what’s best. He was one of the great leaders in history, one of the true champions not just of our time but of all time.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Legislative Focus Remains on Jobs</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/06/governor%e2%80%99s-weekly-message-transcript-legislative-focus-remains-on-jobs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:01:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week, our state legislators return to Dover to begin the second of a two-year legislative session. They’re off to a good start.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor’s Weekly Message: Legislative Focus Remains on Jobs</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:30:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor Markell looks ahead to the work of lawmakers as they begin the second half of a two-year legislative session and looks back at the some of the significant accomplishments of the 2011 legislative session.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Delaware Awarded Nearly One Million Dollar Federal Grant to Protect Critical Coastal Wetlands in Delaware Bayshore</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/05/delaware-awarded-nearly-one-million-dollar-federal-grant-to-protect-critical-coastal-wetlands-in-delaware-bayshore/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:22:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A key coastal wetland property, part of the Thousand Acre Marsh near Port Penn, will be conserved thanks to a $829,400 federal grant awarded to DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife through the U.S. Department of the Interior’s 2012 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program. ]]></description>
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		<title>Governor Markell Creates Delaware Council of Faith-Based Partnerships</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/04/governor-markell-creates-delaware-council-of-faith-based-partnerships/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/04/governor-markell-creates-delaware-council-of-faith-based-partnerships/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:57:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This new Council recognizes the significance of faith-based organizations in addressing many significant social needs, and will work to establish partnerships between government agencies and faith-based organizations to help fight poverty, expand access to health care, promote education and improve public safety. ]]></description>
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		<title>Bill would formally criminalize ‘Bath Salts’</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/04/bill-would-formally-criminalize-bath-salts/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2012/01/04/bill-would-formally-criminalize-bath-salts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:42:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Synthetic drugs, popularly known as bath salts and other designer drugs would be made permanently illegal under legislation that will be introduced Tuesday by Sen. Bethany Hall-Long.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor&#8217;s Weekly Message: Happy New Year</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/30/governors-weekly-message-happy-new-year/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/30/governors-weekly-message-happy-new-year/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In his weekly message, Governor Markell says the new year gives us a chance to make some new resolutions, both personal and shared.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor&#8217;s Weekly Message Transcript: Happy New Year</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/30/governors-weekly-message-transcript-happy-new-year/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/30/governors-weekly-message-transcript-happy-new-year/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:59:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>by admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The holidays are a time for serious celebrations, and the start of the New Year is a time to get seriously focused.  While many times during the last year tested our resolve, this weekend gives us a chance to make some new resolutions.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor&#8217;s Weekly Message: Happy Holidays</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/23/governors-weekly-message-happy-holidays/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/23/governors-weekly-message-happy-holidays/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:02:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>by admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In his weekly message, Governor Markell says it's a time for goodwill and gratitude and he says 'thank you' to Delawareans.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Happy Holidays</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/23/governor%e2%80%99s-weekly-message-transcript-happy-holidays/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/23/governor%e2%80%99s-weekly-message-transcript-happy-holidays/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>by admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This has not been an easy year – but it’s been inspiring to see how our state keeps pulling together – how many hard working Delawareans stay focused each day on creating more jobs, on building new opportunities to keep people working and on helping others get back to work.]]></description>
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		<title>PBF Announces Major Project at the Delaware City Refinery</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/21/pbf-announces-major-project-at-the-delaware-city-refinery/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/21/pbf-announces-major-project-at-the-delaware-city-refinery/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:18:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>by admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[PBF Holding Company LLC and Delaware City Refining Company LLC (together “PBF”) today announce the PBF Clean Fuels Project.  PBF’s Board of Directors conditionally approved the construction of a $1 billion project consisting of a mild hydrocracker and hydrogen plant which will be built at its Delaware City Refinery. ]]></description>
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		<title>Delmar&#8217;s New State-of-the-Art Wastewater Treatment Facility Unveiled</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/20/delmars-new-state-of-the-art-wastewater-treatment-facility-unveiled/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/20/delmars-new-state-of-the-art-wastewater-treatment-facility-unveiled/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:42:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>by admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Delmar’s new state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility was unveiled today at a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included dignitaries from Delaware, Maryland, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. They were joined by representatives from local construction and engineering companies who worked for more than a year to transform the outdated facility to an innovative, effective wastewater treatment plant that protects the health and safety of families and provides significant clean water benefits for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. ]]></description>
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		<title>Housing Authority Program Enables Individuals to Move from State-run Facilities to Rental Units</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/19/housing-authority-program-enables-individuals-to-move-from-state-run-facilities-to-rental-units/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/19/housing-authority-program-enables-individuals-to-move-from-state-run-facilities-to-rental-units/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:42:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>by felicia.pullam</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[qualityoflife]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Monday, December 19th, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) hosted an event to celebrate the stories of five individuals who are moving from long-term care facilities and foster care to rental housing with the help of DSHA’s new State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP).  ]]></description>
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		<title>Thousands of Firearms Turned in During Gun Buy Back</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/17/thousands-of-firearms-turned-in-during-gun-buy-back/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/17/thousands-of-firearms-turned-in-during-gun-buy-back/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:39:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>by admin</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Safety and Homeland Security]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Delaware citizens overwhelming supported today’s Gun Buy Back turning in thousands of firearms. Delaware State troopers, Wilmington police and New Castle County police collected a variety of firearms including assault weapons, handguns, shotguns, and rifles at two locations.]]></description>
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		<title>Delaware Wins Federal Race to the Top &#8211; Early Learning Challenge</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/16/998/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/16/998/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:09:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>by admin</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Delaware’s collaborative efforts to improve access to and the quality of early childhood education and the strength of the state’s proposal to move each forward were acknowledged today when Delaware was named a winner in the federal Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge. The First State was also a winner in the initial Race to the Top contest, which challenged states to make public schools stronger.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor’s Weekly Message: A Community Call to Action – Buying Back Dangerous Weapons</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/16/990/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/16/990/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:19:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>by admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The gun buyback takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, December 17th at two Wilmington churches, Ezion Fair Baptist in Southbridge and Canaan Baptist on New Castle Avenue.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: A Community Call to Action – Buying Back Dangerous Weapons</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/16/governor%e2%80%99s-weekly-message-a-community-call-to-action-%e2%80%93-buying-back-dangerous-weapons/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/16/governor%e2%80%99s-weekly-message-a-community-call-to-action-%e2%80%93-buying-back-dangerous-weapons/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:14:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>by admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earlier this year, I signed into law public safety legislation, including a program that allows the state to buy back dangerous guns.  This week, we are putting that law into practice for the first time with a gun buyback program in the city of Wilmington.]]></description>
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		<title>New Delaware Senior Legal Hotline Will Help Older Delawareans Get Free Advice and Ensure Their Rights</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/15/new-delaware-senior-legal-hotline-will-help-older-delawareans-get-free-advice-and-ensure-their-rights/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/15/new-delaware-senior-legal-hotline-will-help-older-delawareans-get-free-advice-and-ensure-their-rights/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:53:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>by admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Advice will be provided by either a Delaware Volunteer Legal Services staff attorney or volunteer attorneys. If the issue requires more than advice, the caller will be screened for free legal services and, if eligible, will be referred to Community Legal Aid Society (CLASI), Delaware Volunteer Legal Services (DVLS) or the Legal Services Corporation of Delaware (LSCD). There are no income requirements for the hotline.]]></description>
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		<title>State and City Officials, Clergy and Law Enforcement Join Together to Announce Gun Buy Back</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/13/state-and-city-officials-clergy-and-law-enforcement-join-together-to-announce-gun-buy-back/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/13/state-and-city-officials-clergy-and-law-enforcement-join-together-to-announce-gun-buy-back/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:29:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>by admin</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[gun buy back]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today Gov. Jack Markell joined with Wilmington Mayor James M. Baker, State and City officials, law enforcement and Wilmington clergy to announce a “Gun Buy Back” program that will allow citizens to turn in unwanted weapons in exchange for bank gift cards.  ]]></description>
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		<title>DNREC, Clean Air Council and DuPont Announce Air Quality Investments in New Castle</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/09/dnrec-clean-air-council-and-dupont-announce-air-quality-investments-in-new-castle/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/09/dnrec-clean-air-council-and-dupont-announce-air-quality-investments-in-new-castle/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:24:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>by admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Neighbors of Trinity Distribution Services in New Castle are benefitting from an environmentally-friendly project that improves air quality and the quality of life for residents in neighborhoods adjacent to the facility. Twenty diesel generators used to power refrigerated storage containers at the company’s Roger Road site have been replaced with electrified outlets, significantly reducing air pollutants, diesel fumes and noise in the community.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor Markell &amp; Delaware Tourism Office Launch History Trail in Celebration of Delaware Day</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/07/governor-markell-delaware-tourism-office-launch-history-trail-in-celebration-of-delaware-day/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/07/governor-markell-delaware-tourism-office-launch-history-trail-in-celebration-of-delaware-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:08:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>by admin</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[history trail]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Governor Jack Markell and the Delaware Tourism Office launched the Delaware History Trail, comprised of 36 sites located throughout the state, to showcase the First State’s abundance of historical sites and to educate visitors and residents about Delaware’s place in American history.  Visitors can now follow a trail of exploration to discover and experience Delaware’s rich heritage.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor’s Weekly Message: Delaware Day</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/07/governor%e2%80%99s-weekly-message-delaware-day/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/07/governor%e2%80%99s-weekly-message-delaware-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:15:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>by admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“Our founding fathers made Delaware ‘the First State’ and started a critical momentum for what would become not only our nation’s foundation but a blueprint for aspiring democracies around the world,” said Governor Markell.  “It remains a stirring example of what a group of people fully committed to making a difference can do.”]]></description>
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		<title>Governor Markell&#8217;s Weekly Message Transcript: Delaware Day</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/07/governor-markells-weekly-message-transcript-delaware-day/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/07/governor-markells-weekly-message-transcript-delaware-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:14:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Because of the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7th will forever be “a day that lives in infamy.” But well before that terrible day when we were attacked seventy years ago, December 7th was already a day for the history books. On December 7, 1787,  thirty delegates meeting in Dover, Delaware ratified the United States Constitution.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Governor Markell Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/07/governor-markell-orders-flags-to-half-staff-for-pearl-harbor-remembrance-day/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/07/governor-markell-orders-flags-to-half-staff-for-pearl-harbor-remembrance-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:42:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“While we commemorate December 7th as Delaware Day, we also recognize the sacrifices made by members of our military and their families on this day in 1941,” Governor Markell said.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor’s Weekly Message: Supporting Small Business During Your Holiday Shopping</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/02/governor%e2%80%99s-weekly-message-supporting-small-business-during-your-holiday-shopping/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/02/governor%e2%80%99s-weekly-message-supporting-small-business-during-your-holiday-shopping/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:37:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>by admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“One way you can give a gift to yourself while shopping for friends or family is to shop at local and small businesses here in Delaware,” said Governor Markell.  “Your money, when spent locally,  not only helps to keep Delawareans working – it’s money that can then be used by small business owners to support other small and local businesses – and from it, the benefits to our economy keep growing.”]]></description>
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		<title>Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Supporting Small Business During Your Holiday Shopping</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/12/02/governor%e2%80%99s-weekly-message-transcript-supporting-small-business-during-your-holiday-shopping/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:32:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As much as we’d love to spend the holidays relaxing with friends and family, the first few weeks of December can be some of the busiest of the year. Businesses are sprinting to reach their end of year goals, students are cramming for tests before winter vacation, and many people are still running around trying to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Governor Markell Rings Opening Bell at New York Stock Exchange</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/29/governor-markell-rings-opening-bell/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:29:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor Jack Markell rang The Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) this morning as part of an event recognizing US-Israeli partnership in business innovation. ]]></description>
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		<title>Governor Markell Promotes Local Holiday Shopping</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/23/governor-markell-promotes-local-holiday-shopping/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:25:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an effort to encourage holiday shoppers to shop locally, Governor Jack Markell has declared the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2011, as “Small Business Saturday” in Delaware. ]]></description>
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		<title>Governor&#8217;s Weekly Message: Giving Thanks</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/23/governors-weekly-message-giving-thanks-3/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/23/governors-weekly-message-giving-thanks-3/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:04:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In his Thanksgiving Week message, Governor Jack Markell sends a message of thanks to Delawareans, who make this state a great place to grow up, raise a family, go to work and retire.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor&#8217;s Weekly Message Transcript: Giving Thanks</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/23/governors-weekly-message-transcript-giving-thanks/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/23/governors-weekly-message-transcript-giving-thanks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:15:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Turkey, parades, heading out to see the family, the formal kickoff of the holiday shopping season – This week means a lot of things to a lot of people.
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		<title>Delaware and the World Observe World AIDS Day Dec. 1</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/22/world-aids-day-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Delaware’s Division of Public Health (DPH) asks all Delawareans to unite in the fight against this disease and, as part of the world community, observe the 24th annual World AIDS Day on Dec. 1.]]></description>
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		<title>Another Banner Year for Delaware Farmers&#8217; Markets</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/22/another-banner-year-for-delaware-farmers-markets/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:55:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the 2011 Delaware Farmers’ Market Season, sixteen Delaware farmers’ markets grossed more than $1.8 million in sales (more than a $400 thousand increase over 2010). As in past years, the season began in April and ended in October. 2011 is the sixth straight year of Delaware Farmers’ Markets increasing sales to consumers.]]></description>
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		<title>State Issues Permit to Transform NRG Dover Energy Center</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/22/state-issues-permit-to-transform-nrg-dover-energy-center/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:39:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor Jack Markell and DNREC Secretary Collin O'Mara announced that an air quality construction permit has been issued to NRG Energy Center Dover for a project that will transform its current coal-fueled facility in Kent County into one of the nation's cleanest power plants.]]></description>
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		<title>Delaware Celebrates 100 Years of Fish &amp; Wildlife Conservation</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/21/100-years-of-conservation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:13:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor Jack Markell and U.S. Senator Chris Coons today joined DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara, the staff of the Division of Fish and Wildlife and a host of conservation partners and supporters to officially celebrate the 100th anniversary of fish and wildlife conservation in Delaware with a special ceremony at the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge in Wilmington.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor Markell Names DSU Professor to be Delaware’s Ambassador to Mars</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/18/governor-markell-names-ambassador-to-mars/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:41:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Governor Jack Markell named Dr. Noureddine Melikechi, the Vice President for Research at Delaware State University (DSU), Delaware’s “Ambassador to Mars,” in recognition of his achievements and role in the launch of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory planned for November 25th.]]></description>
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		<title>OHS Launches 13th Annual Safe Family Holiday Campaign Thanksgiving Week</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/18/ohs-launches-13th-annual-safe-family-holiday-campaign-thanksgiving-week/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:18:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“I’m thankful that efforts like this are underway to help keep families more safe this holiday season,” Governor Jack Markell said. “The message is clear – celebrate, but celebrate safely.”]]></description>
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		<title>Governor&#8217;s Weekly Message: The Governor in Afghanistan</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/18/governors-weekly-message-the-governor-in-afghanistan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:30:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor Markell thanks servicemen and women who continually and unselfishly display incredible levels of loyalty and patriotism in service to their country.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Governor&#8217;s Weekly Message Transcript: The Governor in Afghanistan &#8211; Thanking our Troops</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/18/weekly-message-transcript-afghanistan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:29:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am recording this from Afghanistan where I have come to thank the members of the Delaware National Guard and other Delawareans who are serving here for their extraordinary efforts here in Afghanistan.]]></description>
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		<title>Markell: “Fracking” Proposal Currently Lacks Sufficient Health and Safety Protections</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/17/drbc_fracking/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:02:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>by felicia.pullam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Delaware will vote “No” at Monday meeting of the Delaware River Basin Commission.  The proposed regulations that would authorize drilling and hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) to begin in the Delaware River Basin lack critical details on how public health and safety would be protected, Governor Jack Markell wrote today in a letter to the other voting members of the Delaware River Basin Commission.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor Markell Visits Delaware Troops in Afghanistan</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/16/delaware-troops-in-afghanistan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:11:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“We are fortunate to have an incredible level of loyalty and patriotism in our soldiers and respect their selfless sacrifices.”]]></description>
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		<title>Governor Honors Delaware&#8217;s Veterans</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/11/governor-honors-delawares-veterans/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:18:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“For hundreds of years, so many Americans have made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Markell. “They put their lives on the line to join our armed forces – defending our nation and earning along the way the noble title of Veteran. That service is remembered with particular reverence and honor this Veterans Day.”]]></description>
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		<title>Governor’s Weekly Message: Saluting our Veterans and Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Delaware&#8217;s PTA</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/10/governor%e2%80%99s-weekly-message-veterans-anniversary-of-de-pta/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:38:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In his weekly message, Governor Jack Markell salutes our veterans. He also pays tribute to others who serve, in particular, the P-T-A, the teachers and parents who are working together to help our kids succeed.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Saluting our Veterans and Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Delaware’s PTA</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/10/weekly-message-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:31:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many ways to serve. For hundreds of years, so many Americans have made the ultimate sacrifice. They put their lives on the line to join our armed forces – defending our nation and earning along the way the noble title of Veteran.   That service is remembered with particular reverence and honor this Veterans [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Delaware Unveils Two New Vessels to Protect Waterways and Critical Infrastructure</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/04/waterways_infrastructure/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:23:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“One of government’s most important roles is protecting its citizens,” said Governor Jack Markell. “Business conducted along our waterways is an integral part of our economy. Our port, bridges, refineries, and chemical facilities are vital links in regional commerce. We are protecting our State’s assets, its businesses and the people that call Delaware ‘home.’ It’s our responsibility to ensure, as best we can, that Delaware and its residents are safe and secure.”]]></description>
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		<title>Governor’s Weekly Message: Habitat for Humanity – Building More Than Homes</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/04/weekly_message/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/04/weekly_message/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:32:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“If you ever get a chance to lend a hand, or a hammer – do it,” said Governor Markell.  “Whether it's the Mill Stone project or others, the time, talent and resources dedicated by these volunteers help renew local communities, one block at a time.   It also helps renew something in each volunteer – a sense of connection to our community.  And when you’re volunteering with friends or co-workers, it renews your sense of teamwork and purpose.”
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		<title>Governor’s Weekly MessageTranscript: Habitat for Humanity – Building More Than Homes</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/04/weekly_message_transcript/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/04/weekly_message_transcript/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:31:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you ever get a chance to lend a hand, or a hammer – do it.]]></description>
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		<title>Women’s Work Release Center Renamed after State Representative Hazel Plant</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/01/hazel-plant/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/11/01/hazel-plant/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:25:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.delaware.gov/?p=555</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[“If Hazel were here, she would tell the women here that she believes in them,“ said the Governor.  “Many ended up at this facility because they didn’t believe in themselves.  I want them to know we believe in them.  Even though women who will pass through these doors will not get to know Hazel Plant personally, she will be right here with them in spirit, helping them get back on the right path.”]]></description>
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		<title>Delaware Officials Pay Their Respects To The People Of Japan’s Miyagi Prefecture</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/31/miyagi/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/31/miyagi/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:49:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“Our community came together quickly to help our neighbors on the other side of the world,” said Markell.  “I'm thankful for the generosity and compassion that Delawareans have shown, and I’m thankful for the strong bonds we’ve formed with our friends in Miyagi. I remain grieved by their losses, but I’m hopeful and inspired by the great strides they’ve made.”]]></description>
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		<title>Governor’s Weekly Message: Delaware’s Realities – On TV and in Our Communities</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/28/weekly-message/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/28/weekly-message/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.delaware.gov/?p=519</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In his weekly message, Governor Jack Markell talks about Delawareans who have been working hard to help our state compete in the global economy…and on reality television.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor&#8217;s Weekly Message Transcript: Delaware’s Realities – On TV and in Our Communities</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/28/weekly-message-transcript/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/28/weekly-message-transcript/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:26:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Somebody told me years ago that if you’re watching yourself on a reality television show, something in your life may have gone terribly wrong. And, if it hasn’t, it very well may before the episode is over.]]></description>
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		<title>Additional Federal Assistance Available to Delaware Small Businesses Economically Impacted by Hurricane Irene</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/21/additional-federal-assistance-available-to-delaware-small-businesses-economically-impacted-by-hurricane-irene/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:27:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“This SBA designation allows us to extend outreach efforts to businesses in lower Delaware economically impacted by the hurricane.  Economic effects of the hurricane can be just as challenging to a small business as property damage.” ]]></description>
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		<title>Delaware Moves to the Head of the Class on Grid Interconnection</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/21/delaware-moves-to-the-head-of-the-class-on-grid-interconnection/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:25:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“Integrating more clean energy into the grid puts more people to work, supports capital investment, and promotes a healthier environment,” Gov. Markell said. “Through strong bipartisan support, Delaware has demonstrated repeatedly that we can strengthen our economy and improve our environment at the same time.”]]></description>
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		<title>Governor&#8217;s Weekly Message: Delaware’s Teacher of the Year</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/21/governors-weekly-message-delaware%e2%80%99s-teacher-of-the-year/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:06:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor Markell honors this year’s Delaware Teacher of the Year and all the great teachers who commit themselves to educating young people and helping them reach their full potential.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor&#8217;s Weekly Message Transcript &#8211; Delaware’s Teacher of the Year:  Amber Augustus</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/21/governors-weekly-message-transcript-delaware%e2%80%99s-teacher-of-the-year-amber-augustus/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/21/governors-weekly-message-transcript-delaware%e2%80%99s-teacher-of-the-year-amber-augustus/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:30:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.delaware.gov/?p=395</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Most of us had at least one teacher growing up who changed our lives - who inspired us, who saw something in us, who took the time to say - “I see what you’re capable of and I am going to challenge you to do it.”]]></description>
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		<title>Governor Sees Students Turning Layoffs Into New Leases On Life</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/21/governor-sees-students-turning-layoffs-into-new-leases-on-life/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.delaware.gov/?p=439</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[“I saw motivated men and women re-making themselves and learning new skills so they will have a job in today’s market,” said Governor Markell.  “Delaware Skills Center is giving them the education they need to re-tool themselves in a challenging job market.  They are giving themselves the chance to secure new futures for themselves and their families.”

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		<title>Governor Markell Signs Executive Order To Simplify and Clarify State Agency FOIA Policies</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/20/governor-markell-signs-executive-order-to-simplify-and-clarify-state-agency-foia-policies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:15:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.delaware.gov/?p=383</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[“Delaware’s Freedom of Information Act helps ensure transparency and accountability in government, which is the people’s business,” said Governor Markell.  “This Executive Order makes it easier for citizens to make FOIA requests, requires executive branch agencies to be more consistent in how they respond to these requests, and in many cases, substantially reduces the cost of FOIAs. ]]></description>
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		<title>Bloom Proposal to Put Hundreds of Delawareans to Work Moves Forward with Public Service Commission’s Unanimous Vote</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/19/bloom-proposal-to-put-hundreds-of-delawareans-to-work-moves-forward-with-public-service-commission%e2%80%99s-unanimous-vote/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:20:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.delaware.gov/?p=377</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[“This vote brings us closer to creating hundreds of jobs for Delawareans and making a substantial positive impact for our State’s economy.  I thank the PSC, its staff and consultants for their independent and thoughtful consideration.  Their decision to move this process forward will bring significant benefits to Delaware.”  Markell said.]]></description>
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		<title>National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Is October 29</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/19/national-prescription-drug-take-back-day-is-october-29/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:10:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.delaware.gov/?p=372</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[“I urge Delawareans to look in their medicine cabinets and take any unused medications to one of these drop-off sites," said Governor Jack Markell. “We can do our part to keep drugs out of the hands of those who might abuse them and help our environment by properly disposing of drugs we don't need."]]></description>
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		<title>Governor Signs Bill Creating Ada Leigh Soles Librarian Scholarship</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/18/governor-signs-bill-creating-ada-leigh-soles-ibrarian-scholarship/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:56:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/18/governor-signs-bill-creating-ada-leigh-soles-ibrarian-scholarship/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA["Ada Leigh Soles was a woman of great conviction and one of the things she was passionate about was libraries," said Markell. “Each of us knows how libraries have helped us grow, learn and explore throughout our lives. With new technology, librarians are on the cutting edge as much as anyone else. This scholarship program will help Delaware libraries retain and attract strong library science professionals.”]]></description>
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		<title>September’s Coastal Cleanup Draws More Than 2,200 Volunteers, Collects More Than 10 Tons of Trash and Recyclables</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/18/september%e2%80%99s-coastal-cleanup-draws-more-than-2200-volunteers-collects-more-than-10-tons-of-trash-and-recyclables/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.delaware.gov/?p=362</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[“Thanks to everyone who supported the cleanup,” said Governor Jack Markell. “This proves that when we work together, we can make a positive impact on our environment. Thanks to the many hands of volunteers, more than 10 tons of trash has been recycled or properly disposed of instead of littering our beautiful beaches.”]]></description>
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		<title>Governor to Honor More Than 30 Outstanding Volunteers and Groups for Their Service on Nov. 3</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/17/governor-to-honor-more-than-30-outstanding-volunteers-and-groups-for-their-service-on-nov-3/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:08:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.delaware.gov/?p=356</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[“Carla and I believe there is no greater service than to serve our fellow Delawareans and neighbors,” Gov. Markell said. “This year’s Volunteer Service Awards recipients truly embody that spirit of altruism. They also demonstrate the power of giving and the ability to inspire others to do the same. With deep gratitude, we honor their leadership, commitment and dedication.”]]></description>
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		<title>DelDOT and DNREC Sign Agreement to Move Forward with  Governor’s “First State Trails and Pathways Plan”</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/14/deldot-and-dnrec-sign-agreement-to-move-forward-with-governor%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cfirst-state-trails-and-pathways-plan%e2%80%9d/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:04:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before biking advocates, elected officials and community leaders at the Delaware Bike Summit at the University of Delaware’s Virden Center in Lewes, the Secretaries of DNREC and DelDOT detailed a full list of nineteen projects for public consideration in each of Delaware’s three counties. ]]></description>
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		<title>Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/14/flags-to-fly-at-half-staff-in-honor-of-national-fallen-firefighters-memorial/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:27:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor Jack Markell has ordered that U.S. and Delaware flags in the state be flown at half-staff on Sunday, October 16, in recognition of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor&#8217;s Weekly Message &#8211; Putting Young Delawareans Ahead: Improving Early Childhood Education</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/14/governors-weekly-message-putting-young-delawareans-ahead-improving-early-childhood-education/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:07:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor Markell talks about efforts to improve early childhood education in Delaware, including expansion of the Delaware Stars for Early Success quality-rating program, which provides technical and financial assistance to enable early care and education providers to achieve higher standards.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor&#8217;s Weekly Message Transcript: Putting Young Delawareans Ahead: Improving Early Childhood Education</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/14/october-14-2011-governors-weekly-transcript-putting-young-delawareans-ahead-improving-early-childhood-education/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:05:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.delaware.gov/?p=308</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Efforts to improve public education in Delaware are well underway – thousands of people are putting in countless hours to give our state the strongest possible public schools and give our state the strongest possible argument to make to potential employers the First State their first choice to locate new jobs]]></description>
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		<title>Governor Unveils Vision for Statewide Trails and Pathways</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/13/governor-unveils-vision-for-statewide-trails-and-pathways/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:20:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor Markell previews his vision for a long term “Statewide Trails and Pathways” project for Delaware that would establish an interconnected network of pathways and trails throughout the state to support non-motorized travel and recreational trails that could be enjoyed by Delawareans and by visitors.]]></description>
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		<title>Sussex Outdoors Summit kicks off campaign to champion outdoor, family-friendly activity</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/13/sussex-outdoors-summit-kicks-off-campaign-to-champion-outdoor-family-friendly-activity/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:17:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor Jack Markell and other state and local officials announced their visions and support for “Sussex Outdoors,” a southern Delaware initiative that seeks to get families and children outdoors for physical activity and to create healthy lifestyles, at a summit on Thursday at Trapp Pond State Park.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor’s Weekly Message: Helping Survivors of Domestic Violence</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/10/governor%e2%80%99s-weekly-message-helping-survivors-of-domestic-violence/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:36:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In his weekly message, Governor Jack Markell talks about helping survivors of domestic violence. Earlier this week, the Governor joined with Attorney General Beau Biden, State Senator Patricia Blevins and advocates from across the state to declare October to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor&#8217;s Weekly Message Transcript: Helping Survivors of Domestic Violence</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/07/october-7-2011-governors-message-transcript-helping-survivors-of-domestic-violence/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:15:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Domestic violence destroys lives. It tears apart families and can leave its survivors with scars – both physical and emotional – that can take years to heal. And yet millions of cases of domestic violence happen in our country each year. In the most severe cases – domestic violence becomes murder. 13-hundred deaths a year [...]]]></description>
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		<title>PBF Celebrates Successful Restart Of Its Delaware City Refinery</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/07/pbf-celebrates-successful-restart-of-its-delaware-city-refinery/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/07/pbf-celebrates-successful-restart-of-its-delaware-city-refinery/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:30:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PBF Holding Company LLC and Delaware City Refining Company LLC (together “PBF”) today announced the successful restart of the Delaware City petroleum refinery, which was closed down by previous owners in 2009.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor and Attorney General Draw Attention to Domestic Violence</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/06/governor-and-attorney-general-draw-attention-to-domestic-violence-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:38:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.delaware.gov/?p=456</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[“Behind every statistic is a personal story of abuse and victimization,” said the Governor. The work to stop domestic violence goes on everyday by law enforcement, advocates, and many others. This is a battle we are going to have to wage for a very long time. If you are a survivor, know that there is help. If you know someone in a situation you suspect is dangerous, get them help.”]]></description>
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		<title>Officials Mark Kickoff of Second Phase of Yorklyn Revitalization Project</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/05/officials-mark-kickoff-of-second-phase-of-yorklyn-revitalization-project/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:20:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[DNREC’s Division of Parks &#038; Recreation kicked off the second phase of a project designed to revitalize the town of Yorklyn in the northwest corner of the state into a vibrant, lively and scenic centerpiece while still retaining its mill town roots.
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		<title>DPH Awarded $506,000 To Prevent Chronic Disease</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/04/dph-awarded-506000-to-prevent-chronic-disease/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:18:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Delaware was awarded a $506,000 three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help prevent chronic diseases and promote health.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor Receives Notice of Delaware Disaster Declarations</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/10/03/governor-receives-notice-of-delaware-disaster-declarations/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:15:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Federal assistance available for some businesses and homeowners affected by Hurricane Irene as well as farmers affected by drought]]></description>
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		<title>Delaware Bans Dangerous Drugs Known As &#8220;Bath Salts&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/30/delaware-bans-dangerous-drugs-known-as-bath-salts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:10:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor Jack Markell announced that Delaware has banned the dangerous stimulants commonly known “bath salts” now making them illegal in Delaware.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor&#8217;s Weekly Message Transcript: Moving Forward with Jobs for Delaware</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/30/september-30-2011-governors-message-transcript-moving-forward-with-jobs-for-delaware/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:08:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jobs in manufacturing and finance &#8211; and the small businesses that serve them &#8211; have given hundreds of thousands of Delawareans the chance to raise and support their families. To make ends meet, and help build stronger financial foundations in their own lives. These industries have, in turn, been critical foundations of our state’s economy. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Governor’s Weekly Message: Moving Forward with Jobs for Delaware at Capital One and Bloom Energy</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/30/governor%e2%80%99s-weekly-message-moving-forward-with-jobs-for-delaware-at-capital-one-and-bloom-energy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:54:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.delaware.gov/?p=181</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In his weekly message, Governor Markell talks about jobs in manufacturing and finance - and the small businesses that serve them - that have been critical foundations of our state’s economy. These are also two of the industries hit hardest by the national recession.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor Announces Next Stage of Early Education Efforts</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/30/governor-announces-next-stage-of-early-education-efforts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:48:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor Jack Markell today announced the start of the next phase of Delaware’s plan to improve the quality of early childhood education. Starting on October 1st, early care and education providers statewide will receive an increased reimbursement rate for caring for children eligible for Delaware’s Purchase of Care system.]]></description>
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		<title>Delaware Moves To Ban Dangerous Drugs Commonly Known As &#8220;Bath Salts&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/29/delaware-moves-to-ban-dangerous-drugs-commonly-known-as-bath-salts/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/29/delaware-moves-to-ban-dangerous-drugs-commonly-known-as-bath-salts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:26:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Controlled Substances Advisory Committee will hold an emergency meeting Friday, September 30, at the request of the Secretary of State, who seeks to exercise his authority to issue an immediate ban on the drugs. ]]></description>
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		<title>WSFS Announces Small Business Loan Program</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/29/wsfs-announces-small-business-loan-program/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/29/wsfs-announces-small-business-loan-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:46:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.delaware.gov/?p=175</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Special program to help small businesses immediately grow and create jobs]]></description>
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		<title>Highway Safety Officials Concerned as Number of Unbelted Traffic Deaths Rise and Statewide Seat Belt Use Rate Falls Slightly</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/27/highway-safety-officials-concerned-as-number-of-unbelted-traffic-deaths-rise-and-statewide-seat-belt-use-rate-falls-slightly/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/27/highway-safety-officials-concerned-as-number-of-unbelted-traffic-deaths-rise-and-statewide-seat-belt-use-rate-falls-slightly/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:58:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“We’re asking drivers and passengers to buckle up for safety,” said Governor Jack Markell. “It’s something we can all do when we ride in a vehicle. The more Delawareans wear seat belts, the more injuries we spare and lives we save. It’s that simple.”]]></description>
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		<title>Delaware Floodplain and Drainage Advisory Committee Begins Work That Will Help Protect Lives And Property From Flooding</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/27/delaware-floodplain-and-drainage-advisory-committee-begins-work-that-will-help-protect-lives-and-property-from-flooding/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/27/delaware-floodplain-and-drainage-advisory-committee-begins-work-that-will-help-protect-lives-and-property-from-flooding/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:17:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“Flooding has been a problem for many Delaware homes and businesses, causing millions of dollars worth of property damage,” said Governor Jack Markell, who signed Senate Bill 64 into law on August 17, 2011. “This law brings together a variety of Delawareans, providing a forum to identify practices that will prevent or minimize flooding. The goal is to let communities and businesses focus on families and jobs instead of dealing with floods.”]]></description>
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		<title>DPH Awarded $2.9 Million To Strengthen Health Of Mothers And Children</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/27/dph-awarded-2-9-million-to-strengthen-health-of-mothers-and-children/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/27/dph-awarded-2-9-million-to-strengthen-health-of-mothers-and-children/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:18:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The state Division of Public Health’s Family Health Section will use the funds to support the development of a comprehensive early childhood system that addresses health and development from the prenatal period through age 8, reaching high-risk and hard-to-engage populations including rural communities. ]]></description>
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		<title>Capital One Agrees to Create 500 Delaware Jobs</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/26/capital-one-agrees-to-create-500-delaware-jobs/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/26/capital-one-agrees-to-create-500-delaware-jobs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:06:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.delaware.gov/?p=469</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[“Capital One is a bank on the move, actively expanding its workforce and offerings. There are talented, driven and experienced Delawareans ready to get to work each day to help them move forward,” Markell said.]]></description>
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		<title>Delaware Requests Disaster Designations for Hurricane Irene Damage</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/26/delaware-requests-disaster-designations-for-hurricane-irene-damage/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/26/delaware-requests-disaster-designations-for-hurricane-irene-damage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:27:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Requests To Federal Government Would Enable Loans To Affected Businesses and Homeowners In New Castle and Kent Counties, As Well As Reimbursement to Governments and Non-Profits In Kent and Sussex]]></description>
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		<title>Governor&#8217;s Weekly Message Transcript A Life of Service: Remembering Sgt. Szczerba</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/23/a-life-of-service-remembering-sgt-szczerba/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/23/a-life-of-service-remembering-sgt-szczerba/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.delaware.gov/?p=229</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[What defines you, our state’s first responders? Purpose and meaning.   Strength and service.  Choosing to run towards, not away, from danger ….because it’s your job. Because it’s your calling…..knowing all along that some may not take the time to think of the daily sacrifice you make, of the daily risks you run, or the threats [...]]]></description>
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		<title>September 23, 2011 Governor&#8217;s Message A Life of Service &#8211; Remembering Sergeant Szczerba</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/23/a-life-of-service-%e2%80%93-remembering-sergeant-szczerba/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/23/a-life-of-service-%e2%80%93-remembering-sergeant-szczerba/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:01:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.delaware.gov/?p=127</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In his weekly message, Governor Markell speaks to the dedication of first responders, especially remembering the service of New Castle County Police officer, Sergeant Joseph Szczerba, whose life was tragically cut short in the line of duty when he was stabbed after chasing a suspect.]]></description>
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		<title>DPH Receives Top Scores For Public Health Preparedness</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/22/dph-receives-top-scores-for-public-health-preparedness/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/22/dph-receives-top-scores-for-public-health-preparedness/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:03:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.delaware.gov/?p=505</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Delaware’s Division of Public Health scored 98 out of 100 in a national report on public health preparedness programs released Sept. 20. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s report, “Public Health Preparedness: 2011 State-by-State Update on Laboratory Capabilities and Response Readiness Planning” also shows that the Delaware Public Health Laboratory passed all four proficiency [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Summit Aviation Unveils New Hangar and Paint Facility</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/22/summit-aviation-unveils-new-hangar-and-paint-facility/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“For more than 50 years, Summit Aviation has earned a positive reputation for its service,” said Delaware Governor Jack Markell. “Both now and for decades to come, these new facilities will keep people hard at work building on that legacy.”]]></description>
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		<title>Delaware Only State To Meet Benchmarks In Cancer</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/21/delaware-only-state-to-meet-benchmarks-in-cancer-2/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/21/delaware-only-state-to-meet-benchmarks-in-cancer-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.delaware.gov/?p=508</guid>
		<description><![CDATA["We are moving forward in the fight against cancer," said Governor Jack Markell. "In public policies and in personal lives, we must continually support prevention, early detection and healthy lifestyles. Many have confronted this disease with courage and we are committed to making progress in their name."]]></description>
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		<title>Delaware Grieves The Loss Of Sgt. Szczerba</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/16/delaware-grieves-the-loss-of-sgt-szczerba/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/16/delaware-grieves-the-loss-of-sgt-szczerba/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:08:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.delaware.gov/?p=511</guid>
		<description><![CDATA["Joe Szczerba left his home each day and went to work proud to protect and serve the communities he loved. His death is a tragedy, but his life and his service are an inspiration. While we cannot fathom the pain this has caused his family, our state grieves with them. We will never forget his service or his sacrifice," Markell said.]]></description>
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		<title>September 11th &#8211; Ten Years Later</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/13/september-11th-10-years-later/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:22:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In his weekly message, Delaware Governor Jack Markell talks about the tenth anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, the resiliency of the American people and the value of remembering that we are strongest when we are united.]]></description>
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		<title>Gov. Markell: “The President Made Clear That Creating Jobs Remains Job One.”</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/08/gov-markell-%e2%80%9cthe-president-made-clear-that-creating-jobs-remains-job-one-%e2%80%9d/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:29:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.delaware.gov/?p=486</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[“The President made clear that creating jobs and keeping people working remains job one. He challenged the Congress tonight to put aside any personal agendas and move forward to help companies hire, help small businesses grow, create opportunities for people out of work to get back to work and put more money in the pockets of working families,” Markell said. ““There are responsible, targeted and economically sound proposals here to get people to work."]]></description>
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		<title>Delaware Veterans Home Receives 5-Star Rating For Care</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/02/delaware-veterans-home-receives-5-star-rating-for-care/</link>
		<comments>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/02/delaware-veterans-home-receives-5-star-rating-for-care/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:26:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“Bill Peterson and his team have done a great job in improving the quality of care being provided at the Delaware Veterans Home.” said Governor Markell. “To move from a two-star to a five-star rating so quickly demonstrates how far they have come in a short period of time. Delaware taxpayers have invested a lot over the years to build and operate this facility, and our veterans who live there deserve the best care possible. Now they are getting the superior care we all wanted for them.”]]></description>
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		<title>Governor&#8217;s Weekly Message: From Extreme Weather to Extreme Home Makeover, Delawareans Pulled Together</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:03:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In his weekly message, Governor Markell talks about how Delawareans recently came together, first to help build a new home for a non-profit in Sussex County and then to pull together around Hurricane Irene.]]></description>
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		<title>Delaware’s Governor Joins Congressional Delegation, State Leaders Announcing New Funding And Plans For C&amp;D Canal Recreation Trail</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/09/01/delaware%e2%80%99s-governor-joins-congressional-delegation-state-leaders-announcing-new-funding-and-plans-for-cd-canal-recreation-trail/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:21:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“As somebody who bicycles most of the length of the state each year, I know the incredible beauty Delaware has to offer, particularly when it’s not just rolling past your car window. This trail offers a new way to see some of our natural beauty up-close. It gives local businesses a chance to connect with some of the new visitors the trail will bring and connects our state’s recreation opportunities more closely together,” Governor Markell said.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor Signs Law to Protect Student Athletes from Concussions</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/08/30/governor-signs-law-to-protect-student-athletes-from-concussions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:11:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“When you look at the data and the long-term effects of concussions – especially repeat concussions – it paints an alarming picture,” Markell said. “Sports has gone beyond outdated adages about getting ‘dinged,’ ‘playing tough,’ and getting back into the game. Concussion can be serious, potentially life-changing injuries. We’re stepping up and treating them with the seriousness they deserve.”]]></description>
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		<title>Governor Markell, Governor O’Malley Announce New Information Sharing Initiative</title>
		<link>http://news.delaware.gov/2011/08/18/governor-markell-governor-o%e2%80%99malley-announce-new-information-sharing-initiative/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:46:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“Criminals and crime have no boundaries,” said Delaware Governor Jack Markell.  “It’s our responsibility to work together across state lines and share information that can benefit citizens of both states, especially as technology allows us to know more and do more.  By working collaboratively and using our collective knowledge, we serve everyone by making our streets and our communities safer.”]]></description>
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