08/12/19
Smaller, more focused, less costly government is not in vogue these days, but SAFE has no intention of giving up. Here’s an overview of the battlefield. Read More...Tags: political warfare, better mousetrap strategy, impeachment proceedings, Robert Mueller, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, Conservative Caucus of Delaware, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Rep. Doug Collins, Bipartisan Budget Act, Senate Budget Committee, Sen. Tom Carper , joe Biden, Tucker Carlson, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, Tulsi Gabbard, Medicare for all, debate questions, Google , Big tech, Sen. Ted Cruz, Dr. Robert Epstein, Sen. Josh Hawley, David Legates, Climate Conference, John Greer, man-made global warming theory, John Nichols, Bloom Energy, DNREC, Shawn Garvin, Environmental Appeals Board, Public Service Commission, Reitred Men's Luncheon Club, Ron Russo
11/05/18
For a little, all-volunteer “think tank,” SAFE has punched well above its weight. In part this is due to our habit of periodically coming down from the ivory tower to engage with the real world.
Read More...Tags: Bill Morris, Barry Dorsch, Edgar Fasig, Jerry Martin, Steve McClain, John Nichols, Newark Community Day, University of Delaware, George Jurgensen, Social Security, Climate Common Sense, Rick Jensen , 6.2 percent solution, Colin O'Mara, Retired Men's Luncheon Club, Maurice McTigue , New Zealand Miracle, Tom Schatz, Spear Lancaster, Jim Venema, National Taxpayers Union, David Walker, Robet Bixby, Fiscal Wakeup Tour, James Wiest, I.O.U.S.A., President Barack Obama, healthcare , Sen. Tom Carper , tea parties, March on Washington, Restoring Honor Rally, Glenn Beck, Dr. Ben Carson, Conservative Caucus of Delaware, Justice Antonin Scalia, NIgel Farage, Daniel Kerrick, Patrick Barron, Erskine Bowles, Alan Simpson, President Donald Trump, Dr. Christopher Casscells, David Legates, John Greer, Heritage Foundation, Texas Public Policy Foundation, offshore wind working group, DE Public Service Commission, Bloom Energy
10/15/18
What do the Kavanaugh confirmation battle and an unsuccessful petition to the Delaware PSC have in common? In both cases, the losing side needs to engage in some self-examination. Read More...Tags: Alcoholics Anonymous, scientific method, grieving process, Brett Kavanaugh, partisan divide, Federalist Society, mob rule, Goerge Soros, Sen. Tom Carper , Sen. Chris Coons, Senate filibuster rule , American Bar Association, Paul Moxley, Christine Blasey Ford, Neil Gorsuch, Sen. Cory Booker, Sen. Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, President Donald Trump, Jonathan Turley, Delaware PUblic Service Commission, Drew Slater, Bloom Energy, Delamarva Power
02/26/18
SAFE has been warning of deficits & debt since 1996, so far without avail. This week we sent individualized pitches to the president, six members of Congress, and the budget director.
Read More...Tags: Jim Thomen, budget-deficit disorder, President Donald Trump, House Speaker Paul Ryan, Sen. Mitch McConnell, Sen. Chuck Schumer, Sen. Tom Carper , Sen. Chris Coons, Rep. Kevin Brady, Budget Director Mick Mulvaney
01/29/18
To avoid being blamed for the next government shutdown, which is set for February 8, Republicans should consider taking a harder line. Read More...Tags: continuing resolution, GovCare, tax cut , apppriation bills, CHIP, debt limit, DACA Program, government shutdown, defense spending, budget caps, Sen. Tom Carper , dreamers, Sen Chuck Schumer, President Donald Trump, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Schumer Shutdown, Trump Shutdown, Budget Director Mick Mulvaney, Legislative Affairs Director Mark Short, Sen. Mitch McConnell, moderate senators, Sen. Chris Coons, Sen Joe Lieberman, "No labels" movement, path to citizenship, border wall funding, Senate filibuster rule, Sen. Ted Cruz. , nuclear option