Algonquin Opinion
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Senate election not repudiation of ObamaFeb 13, 2010 10:00 pm - The media and political pundits have been all ablather since the Senate election in Massachusetts, saying it was a game-changer and repudiation of the Obama administrati...
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Thanks for support in state house runFeb 13, 2010 10:00 pm - Every election offers each of us the unique opportunity to directly participate in what makes America so special: that we have government of the people, by the people, f...
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Thanks for your trustFeb 12, 2010 10:00 pm - Public service is both a fulfilling and humbling experience. I'm grateful for the opportunity to represent others, and am constantly reminded that there are many voices,...
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Gravel mining bad for Brunner landFeb 12, 2010 10:00 pm - It's disheartening to learn that the Kane County Forest Preserve is even considering turning the recently purchased Brunner land into a gravel/mineral mining operation. ...
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Selling tollway the worst ideaFeb 12, 2010 10:00 pm - Recently there has been some talk of our state legislators now wanting to privatize Illinois' tollway system so that they can pay off the state's debt. What are they thi...
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Operation Stop and SmileFeb 12, 2010 10:00 pm - With the red-light camera debate again heating up, the time has come to initiate a program that, if fully embraced, is guaranteed to end the use of this technology. Oper...
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Throw the high- spending bums outFeb 11, 2010 10:00 pm - In 2008, 19.5 percent of all wages earned in the United States were by government employees, including federal, state, and local governments. In other words, for every $...
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Why can't U-46 keep finances in order?Feb 11, 2010 10:00 pm - We know that Elgin Area School District U-46 is in financial trouble again; a $53.5 million deficit was predicted by June. This is the third time that finances have gott...
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Move forward on health care planFeb 11, 2010 10:00 pm - I write as a concerned citizen regarding the need to move forward with health care reform. It is imperative that reform be passed through our government soon. The plan t...
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Obama showed us how not to winFeb 10, 2010 10:00 pm - Recently the Obama administration gave us an example of how not to win by burning the midnight oil in an effort to push through an agenda with their majority while ignor...