Bartlett Opinion
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Remember problem politicians at pollsNov 10, 2009 10:00 pm - We have heard our politicians all say that things will get better. Who caused this economy we have today? It's people like Mike Madigan, Richard Daley, Todd Stroger and ...
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DuPage vaccination a pleasureNov 10, 2009 10:00 pm - When the DuPage County Health Department received its second batch of swine flu vaccine, I made an appointment to get my shot. I drove over there thinking I'd probably h...
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Celebrities get too much attentionNov 10, 2009 10:00 pm - In the media these days there is too much focus on celebrities and appearance. All you ever see is what club Jay-Z was at last night; or if Brangelina adopted another ch...
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Stop the education insanityNov 10, 2009 10:00 pm - I read with interest your numerous articles regarding education in Illinois, especially in the suburbs, in Oct. 30 edition. They pointed out how education, especially ma...
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Senior free ride plan hurts othersNov 10, 2009 10:00 pm - Once again, Illinois legislators showed no backbone. By refusing to end free transit rides for all but low-income seniors, they put politics ahead of doing the right thi...
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Ryan-Levine ties call for scrutinyNov 10, 2009 10:00 pm - A few years after Rod Blagojevich was first elected governor, Republicans rightly showed concern for what seemed to be a smorgasbord of disreputable conduct surrounding ...
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Can we afford excesses of the past?Nov 10, 2009 10:00 pm - The Nov. 4 article, "Suggestion: Consolidate fire districts" by Jake Griffin bares comment. Taxpayers should note that District 4 DuPage County Board member Grant Eckhof...
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Obama policies stifle creation of jobsNov 10, 2009 10:00 pm - The national unemployment level is now at 10.2 percent and our political leaders know how important finding or keeping a job is for most of our citizens. It is for this ...
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Why raise taxes in this recession?Nov 10, 2009 10:00 pm - In the middle of one of the most severe recessions in recent times, the taxing authorities are increasing property taxes aggressively. As a long time resident of Palatin...
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Number out of work is higher than it looksNov 10, 2009 10:00 pm - One thing all the statistics about unemployment miss is those that are self-employed consultants. I am a self-employed training developer and my business went from full...