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WGMD: AG Beau Biden joins 50 other AGs to urge Congress for increase in federal funding for crime victims

Attorney General Beau Biden is one of 51 AGs urging Congress to increase federal funding for victims of crime.

Beau joins AGs throughout the nation in urging Congress to expand funding for victims of crime #netDE

WGMD: AG Biden Announces Expanded Initiative to Combat Neighborhood Crime

Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that his office is expanding its landlord training initiative to give property owners the knowledge and tools they need to combat criminal activity on their properties and avoid legal sanctions under the state’s Drug Nuisance and Social Vices Abatement Act.

Today Beau announced an expanded landlord training initiative to help property owners combat crime on their properties:

Cape Gazette: Targeting false statements to law enforcement officers subject of legislation

Attorney General Beau Biden and a bipartisan group of lawmakers have announced legislation that will create a felony offense of providing false information to law enforcement officers.

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have joined with Beau to push for stiffer penalties for lying to law enforcement:

Dover Post: Biden, Coakley among attorneys general urging mortgage principal reductions

A coalition of attorneys general from 11 states, including Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden and Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley, called on the federal government to begin offering relief to homeowners whose properties have lost value.

Beau joins AGs from across the country to advocate for homeowners who have seen their homes lose value #netDE

CBS Philly: Mayor Nutter Hosts Pro-Obama Rally Ahead Of Pa. Primary

On the night before Pennsylvania’s primary, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter was joined by a number of local leaders, and Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden for a Pro-Obama rally, and to encourage Philadelphians to get out and vote.
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Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden spent his time focused on the Republican Candidates, namely Mitt Romney, saying he’s the wrong man for the job.

Philly supporters and vols got to hear Beau speak last night at OFA_PA's big rally ahead of the PA primary:

WGMD: AG Biden Marks Beginning of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

At the start of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week today, Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden congratulated two Department of Justice employees for their dedication to helping victims.

Beau presents Outstanding Professional Award to 2 Justice Dept workers for their dedication to helping victims:

Continuing the fight against domestic violence

The nation has shown a bright light on domestic violence since then-Senator Joe Biden wrote the Violence Against Women Act in 1994. But we still have a long way to go – every day in America three women are killed by abusive husbands or partners. That is why Beau and his fellow Attorneys General from…

Biden marks Child Abuse Awareness Month with staggering statistics

“We must ask ourselves what we can do to better protect children,” Biden said. “First and foremost, we can never forget that kids are not responsible for protecting themselves; that is our job as adults. We all know the sayings about minding your own business, or that good fences make good neighbors. But that’s not the case when it comes to stopping child abuse. As individuals, as neighbors, and as a community we must remain vigilant on behalf of children.”

As Child Abuse Awareness Month continues, be sure to read this impt info on recognizing and preventing abuse:

Delaware wants national mercury regulations

Delaware officials say it will take stricter mercury regulations nationwide in order to reduce air pollution in Delaware. Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden joined forces with attorneys general from 18 other states asking Congress to approve tougher Environmental Protection Agency regulations. In March, Sen. Tom Carper hosted a Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety…

Review-Journal: Beau Biden criticizes ‘obstructionist’ GOP

Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden on Saturday urged Clark County Democrats to overcome “obstructionist Republican policies” by working hard to re-elect President Barack Obama and maintain control of the U.S. Senate.