Opinion Stories from June 20, 2013 (Change date)
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A reminder of perspective and personal debateJun 20, 2013 9:44 am - I just got off the phone with a good guy. And he was an Illinois lawmaker. And I suspect that on matters of social, political or fiscal policy, a Venn diagram showing th...
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Mandate preschool attendance for allJun 20, 2013 5:00 am - Failures are much more expensive than schooling. I am concerned that reasons for not lowering the age Illinois children must attend school are ever listened too. Sociali...
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Syrian involvement ignores historyJun 20, 2013 5:00 am - What have we learned from the war-faring adventures of George W. Bush in Afghanistan and Iraq? What had he learned from LBJ’s war-faring adventure in Vietnam? What must ...
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Clinton’s words were revealingJun 20, 2013 5:00 am - What difference does it make? Those were the words of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton when questioned about Benghazi. If that is her interest in an ambassador of the ...
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Editorial: Hiring best local leaders may mean dropping residency requirementsJun 20, 2013 6:45 am - This week, Des Plaines lifted the brick on its seven department heads, telling them they no longer have to live in Des Plaines in order to work for the city. In doing so...
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The GOP’s leadership challengeJun 20, 2013 5:00 am - It is often argued, including by me, that the GOP needs its own Bill Clinton or Tony Blair -- a leader to reposition the party and reinvigorate its political appeal. But...
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Senator had reason for missed pension voteJun 20, 2013 5:00 am - I have consistently fought for substantial pension reform since the day I took office. It has been my No. 1 priority, which is reflected in my voting record. Today, wit...
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Hats off to the whistle-blowersJun 21, 2013 10:39 am - Hats off to the whistle-blowers Remember when Obama said, “The buck stops here with me”? That was before the Benghazi terrorist attacks with four dead and many woun...
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