Batavia Opinion
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Get behind state capital plan, fundingJun 03, 2011 12:00 am - Hard working men and women throughout Illinois are struggling because of the economy. I work in the construction industry and I have seen firsthand just how badly the in...
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Don’t balance budget on backs of poorJun 03, 2011 12:00 am - Dear Congressman Hultgren, We are deeply disappointed in your vote for Paul Ryan’s “Path to Prosperity.” We take exception to both the politics and the economics of this...
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State can solve much by fixing legislatureJun 03, 2011 12:00 am - Practically everyone in Illinois is tired of the financial crunch the state is currently experiencing. Our governor thinks that extracting more money from the taxpayers ...
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Union ads equal to biting one’s own handJun 03, 2011 12:00 am - It is getting confusing with commercials airing on both the radio and TV being critical of the public service employee pensions in Illinois. By the constitution, the pen...
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Thanks for help in difficult yearJun 01, 2011 1:00 am - I want to thank everybody from my heart who supported me through everything that has happened this year, especially those who came to my fundraiser and those who donated...
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How tax increase means fewer jobsJun 01, 2011 1:00 am - I am semiretired and live in Wayne. I am 70 years old and my wife I have a home that is on four acres in Kane County. We had our kids ask us about raising a couple of ho...
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Wage war on terror more effectivelyMay 31, 2011 4:00 am - My prayer is that President Obama will use the termination of the hunt for Osama bin Laden to pivot U.S. strategy in order to fight the war on terrorism effectively. I h...
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Look forward to Huntley hospitalMay 31, 2011 4:00 am - We look forward to the proposed Centegra hospital. It is a necessity for residents of southern McHenry and northern Kane County. We live in northern Kane County and will...
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Good way to get rid of bad teachersMay 29, 2011 5:00 am - We all know that Illinois’ state budget crisis has had a devastating impact on our schools. Student well-being should be at the center of every decision superintendents ...
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Destiny calls; this is Cubs’ yearMay 29, 2011 5:00 am - Mark your calendars, Harold Camping has rescheduled the Apocalypse for Oct. 21, 2011. In a normal year, this event would pre-empt the World Series. This year, however, t...