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• Philadelphia group walking to D.C. for health-care stops in Wilmington
  Feb 19, 2010 — Dover Post
  Different versions of legislation were passed in the House and Senate, respectively. But, in a stunning political development, Republican Scott Brown won the Senate seat left open in Massachusetts by the death of Democrat Ted Kennedy.
• Michael Winship: Lobbyists retreat but never surrender
  Feb 5, 2010 — Dover Post
  The other day, the non-partisan Center for Responsive Politics reported that more than 15,600 companies spent at least $3.2 billion on federal lobbying last year. Guess who else was there?The House Republican Caucus chose to stay near Washington at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel.
• Kent Bush: State of the Union speech shows change in course - and discourse
  Jan 27, 2010 — Dover Post
  Many Americans still haven't felt the impact of what we've done. In 1994, Clinton didn’t have any warning of what might be on the horizon. Let us find a way to come together and finish the job for the American people.
• Bob Tremblay: Blue Massachusetts turns red with Brown
  Jan 21, 2010 — Dover Post
  Bob TremblaySomewhere in heaven Ted Kennedy is weeping, while somewhere on Earth Rush Limbaugh is rejoicing. Scott Brown, the Republican state senator from Wrentham, ran a great campaign. Voters wanted to derail President Barack Obama's health care plan.
• Dan Mac Alpine: A funny thing happened on her way to the Senate
  Jan 20, 2010 — Dover Post
  Your party opposed extending health care for children. They can smell candidate arrogance like a shark smells blood.And you, Martha, wreaked of arrogance. For you, voters were a mere annoyance on your way to the Senate.Oops.Dan Mac Alpine is senior editor of the Ipswich Chronicle.
• Dr. Gwenn Schurgin O'Keeffe: Healthy life begins with individual changes
  Jan 12, 2010 — Dover Post
  Kids deserve to enter their adult lives as healthy as possible, so be honest with them about their health issues -- whatever they may be. Help kids overcome health issues today so they can be more healthy tomorrow. A graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine, O'Keeffe completed her residency training at New England Medical Center.
• Dave Ramsey: What kinds of insurance does Dave recommend?
  Dec 29, 2009 — Dover Post
  That’s why health insurance is a vital part of any good financial plan.It’s also important to have auto and homeowner’s insurance. Don’t forget about life insurance, either. This kind of insurance can make sure you get the kind of care you want in your declining years.
• Making Cents: Many need long-term care insurance
  Dec 20, 2009 — Dover Post
  One of the latest offers from insurers is a policy combining life insurance and long term care policies. If the insured passes away with unpaid benefits from the LTC policy, a designated beneficiary will receive a check to refund all premiums paid on the contract. Premiums paid for some long-term care policies may qualify for a federal tax deduction.
• Delaware to become first state to require developmental screenings for infants, toddlers
  Nov 23, 2009 — Dover Post
  Matthew P. Denn said at the Delaware State Council for Persons with Disabilities annual luncheon. “Early detection is the linchpin of successfully treating children with developmental issues,” Denn said. Patricia Blevins wrote the bill and was part of the lieutenant governor’s “Kids Agenda” this year.
• Dan Mac Alpine: Dick Armey, heal thyself
  Nov 11, 2009 — Dover Post
  Armey described.Second, has Mr. He’s got quite a wattle hanging over his shirt collar there.Third — and this apparently comes as news to Mr. I can count the times I’ve been really drunk on one hand.My mother didn’t get cancer in her mid 60s because she’s fat or drinks.