Burlington Opinion
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Disappointed by Foster voteDec 07, 2009 10:00 pm - Late on Nov. 7, Speaker Nancy Pelosi brought her trillion dollar health care "reform" bill to a vote in the U.S. House-and it passed by a mere two votes. One of the "yes...
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Nutrition class a must for graduationDec 07, 2009 10:00 pm - Health and nutrition is not of concern to many high school students. They do not realize how important it is to know about the right kinds of foods. High school students...
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Look for real answers to U-46 expulsionsDec 06, 2009 10:00 pm - As a retired educator with Elgin Area Unit District 46 I find it interesting to read that a predominantly white teaching corps may be culturally mismatched with minority...
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When did we become reliant on government?Dec 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Recently, one of Channel 11's programs was about the "Dust Bowl" that occurred during the 1930s. Being a child, I did not fully understand what had happened during this ...
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No insurance better than what's on tableDec 05, 2009 10:00 pm - I do not want the government involved with my health care. I do not currently have health insurance, but would rather not have anything than that current piece of legisl...
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Saturday Soapbox: Kane Co. weathers tough timesDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - When times get tough: It's been a rough road these last few months in Kane County government, in which the marriage of county board members and the county's elected depa...
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Applebee's a real treat for veteransDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - On Nov. 11, my wife planned on going shopping with the girls - my two daughters, daughter-in-law, and two granddaughters and a friend - and "suggested" I meet them and b...
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Church supports health care reformDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - The faith community of First Presbyterian Church of Elgin, in seeking to live out God's call for compassion and justice in our world, respectfully asks our congressional...
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Thomson prison was wasteful spendingDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - In the same week it was reported that prisoners are being released early because of prison crowding, it was also reported that there is discussion about sending prisoner...
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Fly the colors at Festival ParkDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - Dear Elgin City Council: I would like you kind folks to address what appears to be an oversight at Festival Park. There is a long sidewalk running from Grove Street goin...