Arlington Heights Opinion
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It’s no wonder Congress is scornedJan 18, 2013 4:00 am - Most Americans feel that Congress is disconnected from Main Street America. A 6 percent approval rating is the result. Illinois has two elected senators (though one carr...
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Term limits help create new ideasJan 18, 2013 4:00 am - Political dynasties do not serve Americans well. Term limits are necessary for democracy to flourish. New ideas are healthy. Even the president of the United States is l...
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Act of kindness is much appreciatedJan 14, 2013 3:30 am - While shopping at Aldi’s in Arlington Heights I used my new debit card — didn’t work. I told the clerk, I’ll go out to the car and get cash. The cashier handed me a paid...
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We can’t ban guns, so go after bad guysJan 12, 2013 4:00 am - Because of the tragedy of Newtown, Conn., where one deranged person killed 20 children and six adults in a school, we once again are being pressured by well-meaning peop...
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Pension plan an undue burden on taxpayersJan 12, 2013 4:00 am - Let’s see if I understand this: I was a teacher for 27 years — 25 in the public school system. I mandatorily paid into the state retirement pension system the required a...
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The SoapboxJan 12, 2013 4:00 am - Salute to nerdy pursuits: Stevenson High School graduate Rachel Cliburn was doing research at Baylor University when she looked at a scientific journal and thought, “It’...
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It’s difficult to measure teacher dedicationJan 11, 2013 4:00 am - For years the Daily Herald Editorial Board has been critical of teacher salaries, their work ethic, student results and pensions. So how can the Editorial Board be surpr...
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Lively war of words between father, sonJan 11, 2013 4:00 am - Three cheers for Mr. James Prescott Sr.’s letter of Dec. 27. I had a hunch the previous letter of Dec. 2 was his son’s before he even said it, and I was wondering if the...
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Kirk has chance to advance health careJan 10, 2013 4:00 am - I, like other citizens, congratulate Senator Kirk on his return to the Senate after a yearlong struggle to regain his health following a devastating stroke. In reading n...
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Fight Fit's Fitness Workout Party Expo Jan. 14Jan 09, 2013 10:00 pm - Fight Fit Inc. Set to Host Fitness Party Expo 2013, Just In Time to Help Those Who Have Resolved to Get Fit in 2013 Fight Fit, Inc., a Chicago area fitness firm that spe...