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Saturday, June 28, 2008

Governor Minner Vetoes Eminent Domain Bill

6:28 PM today was the deadline and Governor Ruth Ann Minner waitied until the last day to veto the eminent domain bill inspite of only one dissenting vote against it in the Delaware Legislature. No substatial reason was cited for the veto.

Even though the measure passed both houses by overwhelming margins, it has been reported to Delaware Watch that Senate President Pro Tem Thurman "Slick & Slippery" Adams has the policy that no veto by a Democratic Governor will be overturned while he dominates the state Senate.

Nevertheless, Ed Osborne is asking people to show up en masse to the General Assembly on Monday, it's last day of business for the year, to advocate for overturning the veto. A bus might become available for those who need a ride. Stay tuned here for further details.

Readers are encouraged to contact their legislators and Senators Thurman Adams and Tony DeLuca to encourage them to overturn the Governor's veto.


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UPDATE (Note Changes below in blue)

Buses will depart on Monday night from the Christiana Mall Park & ride at 4:30 PM and will return at 8:30 PM. People are asked to call Ed Osborne at 302.658.0377 or 302.723.1488 if the are able to make a firm commitment to attend.   A head count is needed by no later than 7:00 pm Sunday, June 29.

Please bring a photo identification so that you can enter Legislative Hall to lobby the legislators.

Another Bus Location Added:
 

 3: 45 pm  The bus will depart the crossroads shopping center, Route 9, New Castle Ave. (park near the laundromat.

Posted by Delaware Watch at Saturday, June 28, 2008

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