Opinion Stories from January 16, 2014 (Change date)
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Think critically, think depth when reading about pollsJan 16, 2014 2:51 pm - If it’s election season — and it is, with the March 18 primary barely more than 60 days away — it must be time for a public-opinion poll, and with it, this warning: read...
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Editorial: Fix whistleblower law to boost safetyJan 16, 2014 5:29 am - Whistleblower laws and inspectors general have been big steps toward cleaning up government. They allow people to point out wrongdoing anonymously with protection from ...
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Democrats’ blame for rollout really a stretchJan 16, 2014 4:00 am - I have seen many a Democratic talking heads on TV as of late, and I just want to be sure I understand what it is they are saying regarding the rollout of Obamacare. All ...
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Whatever else happens, the issue still is jobsJan 16, 2014 4:00 am - There was a lot to talk about when House Speaker John Boehner appeared before reporters recently for the first time since the holiday break. There are continuing fights ...
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Lawmakers at Capitol shouldn’t sit by partyJan 16, 2014 4:00 am - Last spring, my spouse and I drove to Springfield to visit the fairly new (and fabulous) Abraham Lincoln Museum. While in town, we toured the state Capitol and both its ...
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Extension of benefits a losing proposalJan 16, 2014 4:00 am - When the president goes on TV and pleads for the extension of unemployment benefits, it’s pretty hard to oppose him without being labeled as heartless and not caring, bu...
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Ryan wants to cut aid that helped family?Jan 16, 2014 3:40 am - Ryan wants to cut aid that helped family? I wonder if Paul Ryan is advocating for the elimination of Social Security Survivors Benefits as he looks to further reduc...
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Nobel laureate deserved better playJan 16, 2014 3:40 am - Nobel laureate deserved better play After reading through the first section of the Jan. 10 paper, I was struck by something odd on Page 11. I saw, and read the art...
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Has Obama fired anyone for snafus?Jan 16, 2014 3:40 am - Has Obama fired anyone for snafus? Before the Democrats and others hang Governor Christie, remember that there is a person in Washington who claims not to have know...
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Rauner simply doesn’t get itJan 16, 2014 3:40 am - Rauner simply doesn’t get it I’ve been watching and paying attention to the political ads of Republican candidate for governor, Bruce Rauner. This guy is so out of ...
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