Opinion Stories from January 6, 2014 (Change date)
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Cartoon showed unfair view of NRAJan 06, 2014 4:00 am - The Dec. 19 political cartoon in which the NRA was depicted as uncaring, bloodthirsty gun owners was despicable. Publishing such rubbish makes a powerful statement about...
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Still plenty of room for debate on ACAJan 06, 2014 4:00 am - On Dec. 26, Kim Savage wrote on the virtues of health care law. She stated now that the issues facing the ACA website are resolved, she hopes public debate can go beyond...
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A political circus ready to launchJan 06, 2014 9:45 am - If you happen to be one of those who enjoy politics as a blood sport, 2014’s midterm election promises to be a carnival of gore. And that’s just in the Republican Party...
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Madigan’s summary of pension law worthlessJan 06, 2014 4:00 am - The members of the Illinois General Assembly were allowed by the leadership less than a full day to read and understand the new 325-page pension law. The law is now avai...
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A Chicago landmark in disrepairJan 06, 2014 4:00 am - What is happening to the iconic Marshall Field clocks? Has anyone noticed how they have deteriorated since Macy’s has come to State Street? The numbers are faded and alm...
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Health care plans have hidden trapsJan 06, 2014 11:09 am - As far as the Affordable Care Act is concerned, it is not affordable if you actually want to be covered! Case in point: I have an income of less than $14,000, which only...
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Parents should learn about DXM abuseJan 06, 2014 4:00 am - Ten years ago, the Daily Herald reported a national story reporting a significant outbreak of teens abusing cough syrup containing dextromethorphan (DXM). More than 120 ...
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Look at who is pushing most against pensionsJan 06, 2014 4:00 am - Reader Pat Fuller (Dec. 9) tells us that ripping off teachers’ pensions is a good deal because teachers don’t deserve their pensions in the first place. Why? Because the...
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Private-sector workers get the raw dealJan 06, 2014 4:00 am - There is a great deal of argument over pension reform. The most recent highlights an increase in the federal contribution rate federal workers must carry. The one thing ...
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Let’s hear details on term limits planJan 06, 2014 4:00 am - A candidate for the Republican nomination for governor of Illinois is making an advertising slam of the inability of Gov. Quinn to pursue the concept of term limits for ...
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