Algonquin Opinion
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So, who isn’t paying taxes?Apr 24, 2011 12:00 am - One common defining factor used by those who rail against the “illegals” is that they pay no taxes. Based on the estimates of the Tax Policy Center, 45 percent of U.S. h...
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We must cut to get out of debtApr 23, 2011 12:00 am - Our country is so deep into debt that just the interest payments on the debt, paid mostly to foreign countries, are nearly $8 billion each week. How do we ever get out o...
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Hultgren blew it on austere budgetApr 23, 2011 12:00 am - Congressman Hultgren, along with almost all other House Republicans, voted April 18 in favor of the brutal budget proposed by Rep. Ryan. This budget would essentially de...
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“Les Mis” a triumph for Dundee-CrownApr 23, 2011 12:00 am - They did it again. Dundee-Crown High School has produced another musical sensation — “Les Mis.” I had the privilege to see it April 15 and must sing the praises of every...
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Paid, unused sick time a costly luxuryApr 23, 2011 12:00 am - The definition of sick leave: Sick leave is paid time off from work that an organization voluntarily provides employees as a benefit. Sick leave is used when an employe...
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Bravo for township insurance probeApr 23, 2011 12:00 am - It’s refreshing to see a local newspaper do a great job of good old investigative reporting and then take a strong follow-up stand calling for specific action to correct...
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Stop spending on Red Gate bridgeApr 23, 2011 12:00 am - Stand up, St. Charles merchants and North High School parents. Mayor DeWitte and the city council are ignoring the safety concerns at St. Charles North by proceeding wit...
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Not always innocent until proven guiltyApr 21, 2011 12:00 am - “Innocent until proven guilty” is the thing that separates the American justice system from the rest of the world. The City of Elgin is collecting a bounty of $500 on pe...
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Standing firm not necessarily goodApr 21, 2011 12:00 am - I just read the “Bush ticket a dream” article. As a Vietnam Veteran, I have only admiration for Jose Guerrero and his four sons and their service to our country. However...
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Military spending cries out for reformApr 19, 2011 12:00 am - I agree with Victor Darst of West Dundee on the need to cut military spending. I am certainly supportive of our men and women in the military, and the need to give them ...