Hit the bailed-out banks with spiked interest rates Nov 22, 2009
IN THE front-page Nov. 18 article you write that Senator Thomas Carper of Delaware opposes any effort to cap the rates because it would hurt the ability of banks to charge higher rates to customers who have a greater risk of default. Carper says, The question is, should banks be able to price for risk. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Lieberman slams public option, taunts critics... Nov 20, 2009
00 THOMAS CARPER (D-DE) $15,450. 00 $452,000. (The Drudge Report)
House Votes to Ban Abortion Subsidies Nov 9, 2009
Oh, you mean like John Kerry, Daniel K. Akaka, Thomas Carper, Medal of honor winner Daniel Inouye, Frank Lautenberg, John McCain and Jim Webb - all of whom are combat veterans. Or the other thirty or forty members of congress who served their country in the US Armed Services but didn't actually see combat. (CBS News)
Climate talks face difficult road ahead of meeting Nov 4, 2009
Thomas Carper, D-Del. is seated at right. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Public option, private strongarming by Reid Oct 28, 2009
Senator Thomas Carper, a Delaware Democrat, said he is working on a proposal that would automatically establish a public option in states where private insurers fail to offer affordable coverage and would allow other states to opt in if they chose - a concept that incorporates the trigger proposal offered by Senator Olympia Snowe of Maine. Snowe, the only Republican who voted for the Senate Finance Committee bill, said yesterday she would not support a bill with the opt-out provision because it... (Boston Globe)
Your views: Letters to the editor Oct 19, 2009
Democratic Senators Max Baucus, Kent Conrad, Blanche Lincoln, Thomas Carper and Bill Nelson have all taken millions of dollars from industry interests and voted not to include a strong public option in the health care bill. They know it would force the cost of health insurance down and so do the insurance companies. (Florida Today)
Senate finance panel to vote on health care bill Oct 13, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009. Breaking News/Updates. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Is Congress Giving States Too Much Power on Health-Care Reform? Oct 7, 2009
Going one step further, Oregon Senator Ron Wyden got an amendment passed which would allow states to opt out of parts of federal health reform if they could "provide health care coverage that is at least as comprehensive" as provided for in the Baucus bill and prove their state proposal "would lower health care spending growth, improve the delivery system performance, provide affordable choices for all its citizens, expand protections against excessive out-of-pocket spending, provides coverage... (Time.com)
Senate health-care bill may be finished, but divisions remain Oct 5, 2009
Those are not the only alternatives," said Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D.The Finance Committee draft includes co-ops, or nonprofit member-run companies organized on a state, local or regional basis to purchase insurance, an idea that Conrad championed. In addition, Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Del., is floating a proposal to allow states to create their own public options. Snowe has proposed allowing public options only if state health-insurance markets prove uncompetitive.What's important, Carper said, is... (Fresno Bee)
Medical Premiums Could Still Be a 'Heavy Lift' Oct 4, 2009
Thomas Carper, D-Del. left, talks to committee chairman Sen. (ABC News -- Wire)
Health Reform's Public Option: Down, but Not Yet Out? Oct 1, 2009
A subsequent public-option amendment offered by New York Senator Charles Schumer called for negotiated reimbursements rates in contrast to Rockefeller's amendment, which would have pegged reimbursements to Medicare rates for the first two years and as a result garnered support from two Democrats whose position was not previously known, Senators Bill Nelson and Thomas Carper. It still failed, 13 to 10, but the new tally indicated that there may be some room to negotiate with wary Democrats on the... (Time.com)
Senate Panel Kills Public Option Sep 30, 2009
Max Baucus, Blanche Lincoln, Bill Nelson, and Thomas Carper joined the Republicans in defeating the so-called Rockefeller public option plan, which would have been regulated like a private plan. There are two more plans currently facing the committee: one that would sustain itself through premiums, another that would use premiums but also establish a reserve fund, although both are expected to fail. (Slate)
Senate approves gun transport on Amtrak Sep 18, 2009
However, despite the policy change, the company has no uniform system of screening for firearms, Amtrak Chairman Thomas Carper noted in a letter to Sens. Patty Murray and Christopher Bond decrying Wednesday's congressional mandate. (CNN -- Travel)
Top 5 challenges for the cyber coordinator Sep 5, 2009
Thomas Carper (D-Del. who introduced cybersecurity legislation earlier this year. (FCW.com)
Health care backers launch $12 million ad drive Aug 14, 2009
Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., and Thomas Carper, D-Del. On the other side, the group Conservatives for Patients' Rights announced it will run TV and print ads in Bozeman, Mont. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Postal Service pushes for ending Saturday delivery Aug 7, 2009
"We in Congress put up roadblocks whenever the Postal Service even mentions it might be time to close or consolidate some facilities," said subcommittee Chairman Thomas Carper, D-Del. "We just can't afford to do that anymore.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Canadian Straw Man Jul 25, 2009
Different versions of this ad are aimed at 12 Democratic senators: Mark Warner of Virginia, Evan Bayh of Indiana, Ben Nelson of Nebraska, Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, Tim Johnson of South Dakota, Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, Max Baucus of Montana, Kent Conrad of North Dakota, Harry Reid of Nevada, Mark Begich of Alaska, Michael Bennet of Colorado and Thomas Carper of Delaware. IF you read this analysis, what do you think of the "Canadian straw man" ads. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Idaho Reps dislike health plan Jul 25, 2009
Thomas Carper, D-Del. who's on the committee. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Health reform in the open? Not really Jul 12, 2009
"Sometimes for people to say what's really on their mind, it helps to do it outside the public eye," said Senate Finance Committee member Thomas Carper, D-Del. "Could the process be more transparent? I suppose it could be.". (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Boxer faces 'challenge of a lifetime' on climate change bill Jul 12, 2009
John Kerry of Massachusetts , Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota , Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island and Thomas Carper of Delaware , among others. While Boxer has yet to introduce specifics of her bill, it's expected to build on a House plan that was approved 219-212 last month, which would set the first enforceable limits on global warming pollution. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
GAO urges improvements to FISMA Jul 2, 2009
Thomas Carper (D-Del. introduced in April designed to improve FISMA, which critics say relies too much on paper compliance reports and doesnt fully fix security vulnerabilities. (FCW.com)
Improved FISMA scores don't add up to better security, auditor says Jun 30, 2009
Thomas Carper (D-Del. introduced in April designed to improve FISMA.. (FCW.com)
Scott fights health care reform in Jax Jun 27, 2009
Thomas Carper, Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh, Iowa Sen. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Questions raised as top Amtrak inspector resigns Jun 20, 2009
As Amtrak s first and only Inspector General, Fred has made important contributions in helping the Board of Directors understand key issues facing the railroad and made useful recommendations to improve how we do business, Amtrak chairman Thomas Carper said in a statement yesterday. We thank him for his dedicated service to Amtrak and wish him well in his retirement. (Boston Globe)
Senate bill would loosen IT requirements under Real ID Jun 16, 2009
and Thomas Carper (D-Del. would add new protections for personally identifiable information. (FCW.com)
Lawmakers praise Obama on cybersecurity approach Jun 3, 2009
Thomas Carper (D-Del. who introduced in April that would also among other things establish a top cybersecurity official at the White House and reform the federal information technology procurement process, commended Obama. (FCW.com)
The AHDF Applauds Senators Landrieu and Ensign for Introducing The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act Mar 28, 2009
Thomas Carper, D-Del. Susan Collins, R-Maine, Lindsay Graham, R-S.C., Ted Kennedy, D- Mass. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
29 comments Mar 6, 2009
Top 12 Liberal Senators - HUMAN EVENTS. Top 12 Liberal Senators by 03/05/2009. (Human Events Online)
Top 12 Liberal Senators Mar 6, 2009
The American Conservative Union has just released its ratings of members of Congress for 2008. ACU found 12 Democratic senators and no Republicans with a 0% conservative rating in 2008. (Human Events Online)
Washington dishonesty Feb 12, 2009
Daniel Akaka, Jeff Bingaman, Thomas Carper, Christopher Dodd, Tom Harkins, Tim Johnson, Edward Kennedy, John Kerry, Herb Kohl, Frank Lautenberg, Bill Nelson, Jim Webb. Would you like fries with that STFU sandwich. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
