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DISCIPLES ADVOCACY and WITNESS NETWORK (DAWN) is a regional advocacy network that seeks faithfully to proclaim and promote within the Capital Area the ethical imperatives of the gospel in relation to racial equality, economic justice, and nonviolence. As a ministry of the Christian Church Capital Area, DAWN brings together concerned Disciples--individuals, congregations, and organizations--to work together in the continuing struggle against racism, violence, and poverty.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Former President Speaks at Delaware Event

At the invitation of Vice President Joe Biden, former President Bill Clinton gave the keynote speech at the annual Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Wilmington, DE. At the dinner the former president publicly thanked the Vice President's son, Beau Biden, for his service in the National Guard and as Attorney General.

The younger Biden has not announced his political plans for the future, but he was publicly encouraged by Governor Jack Markell to run for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by his father.

Source: Associated Press and Delmarva Media Group.

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