Burlington Opinion
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Obamas' vacations are fair gameApr 05, 2014 12:01 am - Obamas' vacations are fair game Just a few comments on Kathleen Parker's article titled "Can we lighten up on the first lady." Michelle Obama is on a multimillion d...
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These three don't need to own gunsApr 04, 2014 12:01 am - These three don't need to own guns Three of the most outspoken opponents of you and I owning a gun are Obama, Bloomberg and Mayor Emanuel. Now can you name three pe...
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New salary plan for federal repsApr 04, 2014 12:01 am - New salary plan for federal reps It's time to suggest some things to make our elected representatives more representative. Current pay for a federal representative ...
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Larkin shows true character in playoffsApr 03, 2014 12:01 am - Larkin shows true character in playoffs I was excited about how well the Larkin High School basketball team might do in the postseason this year. Those hopes were d...
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Kane County living within its meansApr 02, 2014 12:01 am - Kane County living within its means We are trying to make it clear through the traditional press that any raises given any Kane County employees, including nine man...
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Misunderstanding on pension moneyMar 31, 2014 5:01 am - I believe there are still a lot of people in Illinois who don't understand whose money pays for the government union pensions in our state. I am currently in central Mi...
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Eliminate legislature veto-proof majorityMar 28, 2014 12:01 am - Eliminate legislature veto-proof majority On March 20 political editor Mike Riopell had two informative articles in the Daily Herald. In the last paragraph of the o...
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Cutting fossil fuel usage is morally rightMar 24, 2014 1:01 am - Spring is finally here, and what a winter it has been. And what extreme storms Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Katrina were. Extreme weather is another indication of clima...
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In support of Elgin charter schoolMar 23, 2014 12:01 am - In support of Elgin charter school As a parent of elementary school-aged children in Elgin, I am excited about the possibility of the public math and science-focuse...
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Editorial: Collaboration on power line project needed to benefit allMar 21, 2014 5:00 am - Discontent often is a prerequisite to progress. Such may be the case with a plan for new power lines that would relieve transmission congestion through northern Illinois...