Burlington Opinion
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Editorial: The hopeful signs for workers in 2012Sep 03, 2012 5:00 am - On the day set aside to celebrate the role of working people in American economic life, it can be a little unnerving to contemplate the state of “labor” in 2012. In many...
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Robinson an Obama apologistSep 02, 2012 4:40 am - Eugene Robinson should not be calling the GOP liars. This label may fit both Democrats and Republicans. A fact is President Obama took $716 billion out of Medicare to fi...
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Medicare increase was exaggeratedSep 02, 2012 4:40 am - In the Sunday, Aug. 19, issue of the Daily Herald Mr. Morrissey of Huntley indicated Plan B of Medicare will rise in cost to $247 per person per month in two years from ...
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Ask doc about whooping coughAug 30, 2012 4:40 am - The multiple inaccuracies in the letter published Aug. 25 concerning whooping cough and the pertussis vaccine cannot pass without rebuttal. The studies referenced by the...
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Elgin as great as it always wasAug 29, 2012 4:40 am - Many years ago we called on a fine jewelry and silver, china and gift store. The shop could compare with anything in Chicago and New York. The owner was most kind and co...
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Enough with the proselytizingAug 29, 2012 4:40 am - Regarding the Aug. 22 letter to the editor, “Jesus wouldn’t condemn gays:” While I agree with the letter writer’s intent to condemn any type of bigotry, the lengthy pro...
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'America's Got Talent' ... not reallyAug 29, 2012 4:00 am - On a recent Tuesday evening, my wife and I came home from a family event. Out of habit, the television was turned on and the channel was set on NBC-5. When the picture a...
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Docs, patients hurt by Medicare cutsAug 28, 2012 4:40 am - I treat cancer patients daily at American Cancer Center. As a radiation oncologist, I am deeply troubled by the proposed Medicare cuts that could take effect on Jan. 1, ...
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The SoapboxAug 25, 2012 5:00 am - Don’t sign that bill: Gov. Pat Quinn has one week to decide whether to expand gambling by adding five new casinos and slots at racetracks, including Arlington Park. Whil...
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Editorial: Even small projects merit breaks, if ...Aug 23, 2012 6:23 am - The village of Fox Lake recently approved $150,000 in tax incentives for a Thornton’s gas station. Buffalo Grove is looking at tax incentives for a Fresh Farms grocery m...