Batavia Opinion
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Better Wall Street oversight needed, protection for consumersJul 08, 2010 11:00 pm - After the scare of an economic collapse a couple years ago, an overhaul of the oversight rules for Wall Street seems due. We haven't had real consumer protection on the ...
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We need strong regulation of the financial markets and bankingJul 07, 2010 11:00 pm - The lack of government regulation helped to create the situation that led to the economic collapse of the fall of 2008 - the fallout from which we are still dealing with...
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Blaming racism is racism itself, cheapens civil discourseJul 07, 2010 11:00 pm - In the 13th Century the plague was attributed to Jewish malevolence. In the 17th Century odd behavior in Salem, Mass., could lead to the capital charge of witchcraft. No...
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War won't solve Afghanistan issueJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Over a year ago we learned of the additional commitment of troops to Afghanistan. Many of the reports suggested even more troops would be needed. A number of military of...
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Rush is why we can't elect GOPJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - As disappointed as I am with President Obama's flip-flops on withdrawing the troops from Iraq in 16 months; his failure to reduce wasteful spending and his cave-in to th...
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Zambrano sets bad example for kidsJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - I am 14 years old and a Cub fan. I am disappointed that Zambrano threw a temper tantrum in the dugout during Friday's baseball game. I think he is a bad example for kids...
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Longmeadow bridge to bring headacheJul 05, 2010 11:00 pm - To all residents who will be affected by the construction of a $117 million Longmeadow Parkway bridge, I would like to invite you to come and stand along Randall Road be...
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Stop career politicians, vote against incumbents this yearJul 02, 2010 11:00 pm - I offer my condolences to the family of Sen. Robert Byrd on their loss. Having said that, Sen. Byrd and other career politicians (Ted Kennedy rings a bell) and half of o...
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Teacher's pride evident at Elgin High SchoolJul 02, 2010 11:00 pm - Despite all of the financial issues that Elgin Area School District U-46 faces, most of the teachers are doing a great job on a small budget. One in particular is Larry ...
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No wonder we don't trust governmentJul 02, 2010 11:00 pm - At a time when the country is coming apart at the seams it becomes more and more frustrating to see it all happen. Let's start with spending. Illinois is $13 billion in...