Algonquin Opinion
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Don't become homeless on weekendJan 01, 2010 10:00 pm - I have a suggestion for people about to become homeless - wait until Monday. Recently, my husband and I had two acquaintances who unexpectedly had become homeless litera...
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Elgin overhaul needs to be speeded upJan 01, 2010 10:00 pm - The Elgin Streetscape Improvement Project is a six-year construction plan from 2006 to 2012 costing $40 million to upgrade and develop the utilities, sidewalks, and road...
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Why banks are slow to modify loansJan 01, 2010 10:00 pm - Recently, your paper has printed some very interesting articles regarding the failed Government Mortgage plan. In the Dec. 11 article, "Gov't. mortgage plan provides lit...
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War on drugs a waste of moneyJan 01, 2010 10:00 pm - My side hurts from laughing. I just read your piece by David N. Goodman, where he quotes the White House drug czar Gil Kerlikowske: "These latest data confirm that we mu...
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Abortion argument close to slavery'sDec 31, 2009 10:00 pm - Harry Reid's comparison of the current "health care" debate to the slavery issue offended me. He has a point, however misguided. The Democrats opposed the end of slavery...
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Grinches, grinches everywhere (in Elgin)Dec 31, 2009 10:00 pm - After hearing of the Salvation Army break-in, I thought I'd remind you that grinches come in various sizes and types, including a few roaming the streets of Elgin while ...
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Can anyone figure out Medicare plan?Dec 30, 2009 10:00 pm - Let's see if I have this right - Medicare is projected to be bankrupt in 10 years. The Senate has already voted to cut more than $400 billion from Medicare to help pay f...
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Democrats not in charge in KaneDec 30, 2009 10:00 pm - "We are headed toward Socialism. President Obama and his Communist Allies are taking us down the road to destruction." Conservatives want you to believe this. Look at Ka...
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Don't forget those in armed servicesDec 30, 2009 10:00 pm - As we settle in for the holidays and enjoy time with our families and friends, let us remember the extraordinary young men and women who wear the uniform of the United S...
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Where are the top draft picks, Bears?Dec 30, 2009 10:00 pm - A wise man told me years ago about the NFL draft. The number one draft pick starts on opening day, period. No excuses, except for injury in training camp. The second- an...