Opinion Stories from August 14, 2015 (Change date)
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Here's an idea for Congress' war hawksAug 17, 2015 10:01 am - Many figures in Congress are pushing for the United States to send armies to the Middle East to fight ISIS and other "enemies." They also want the U. S. to bomb Iran rat...
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College student aid on the brinkAug 17, 2015 10:01 am - This is an exciting and anxious time of the year for many students starting or heading back to college. Campuses will soon be buzzing with activity, from move-in days to...
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Blame dysfunction on politicians' refusal to meet state's promisesAug 18, 2015 12:32 pm - What's the most disturbing aspect of the budget stalemate in Springfield? Surprisingly, it's not all the frustrating rhetorical posturing that elevates political advanta...
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Organization helps fight sex tradeAug 17, 2015 2:40 pm - A July letter from an Antioch woman praised Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk for co-sponsoring the "End Modern Slavery Initiative" in the U.S. Senate. I heartily agree - especial...
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This is governor's 'business as usual'Aug 15, 2015 12:41 pm - It seems we are now getting what we deserve for our lack of attention. When only one third of the voters even care to turn out, we end up with a governor whose main inte...
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Today's Opinion Page editorial cartoonAug 14, 2015 1:00 am - Today's Opinion Page editorial cartoon ...
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Sanders deserves attention for presidentAug 17, 2015 10:01 am - If you are looking for a candidate that is not all about ego, please take a look at Bernie Sanders. I believe that Bernie Sanders has the right stances on the issues a...
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Universal health care is the normAug 15, 2015 1:19 pm - I would just like to inform all those (mostly Republican) neighbors of mine who are critical of Obamacare that the concept is not new. My Boston cousins have enjoyed it...
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Saturday Soapbox: Heroism in Wheaton and Waukegan, cooperation in Cook and DuPage counties, the 'Cake Boss' in Rosemont, Chicago baseball in October and moreAug 14, 2015 2:12 pm - That was fast: The new school year's already under way in several towns and soon will begin in others. Watch out for school buses and students and give yourself a l...
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Iran deal sold on false premisesAug 17, 2015 2:40 pm - Reading the column by Cokie and Steve Roberts on the Iran deal, I have to wonder what they thought was the agreement. Points to consider: 1) Without the agreement, Ira...
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