Burlington Opinion
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Eliminating townships not cost-effectiveMar 15, 2016 1:00 am - Earlier this year, the Governor's Task Force on Local Government Consolidation and Unfunded Mandates released its final report providing 27 recommendations on how to low...
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ACA flawed, but GOP is to blameMar 14, 2016 1:00 am - In a recent letter, Mike Simon asked why members of Congress do not participate in the Affordable Care Act. In fact, all members of Congress and their staffs must obtai...
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A summary of Daily Herald endorsementsMar 12, 2016 2:00 pm - The Daily Herald Editorial Board Here is a summary of our endorsements in the Tuesday primary elections. The full text of individual endorsement editorials can be ...
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Churches really ought to be taxedMar 12, 2016 12:00 am - Your article on the very high Illinois property tax is appreciated. It is time to change certain unfair and discriminatory aspects of the tax system. Churches and reli...
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Trump really isn't all that funnyMar 10, 2016 11:01 pm - Hey! Don't you get it? Donald Trump says you will vote for him even if he shots someone in public, lies, swears, displays brutal prejudices and rude behavior. He has to ...
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He'll protect the Second AmendmentMar 10, 2016 11:01 pm - I read your article of your endorsements. First, John Kasich, although he seems to be honest and well meaning, is not getting the votes needed to get the nomination. Sec...
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Daily Herald should take a clue from TribMar 10, 2016 11:01 pm - The Daily Herald must be so much smarter then the Chicago Tribune. Unless I heard the newscaster wrong, the Tribune did not endorse a Democrat for president because they...
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Candidate will stand up for seniorsMar 09, 2016 11:01 pm - As the administrator at Heritage Health of Elgin, I am very familiar with how public policies cause problems for senior citizens. I am very optimistic about Steve Carame...
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A champion of safe drinking waterMar 09, 2016 11:01 pm - We all want clean water. Preserving our groundwater and the Fox River that supply drinking water for our region's residents is a critical need. Luckily Carolyn Schofield...
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Not afraid to break Dem party linesMar 08, 2016 11:01 pm - Campaign literature is being sent criticizing Michael Noland for breaking with his Democratic Party in voting on legislation. I see this as a plus; gridlock is the resul...