Crystal Lake Opinion
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Can 30,000 scientists be wrong?Jan 05, 2010 10:00 pm - There is no convincing scientific evidence that human release of carbon dioxide, methane, or other greenhouse gases is causing or will, in the foreseeable future, cause ...
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How will health bill be paid for?Jan 05, 2010 10:00 pm - In her scathing attack on Joe Lieberman Dec. 20, Froma Harrop commented on the funding of the proposed health care legislation: "Unlike the Medicare drug benefit, which ...
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Don't become homeless on weekendJan 01, 2010 10:00 pm - I have a suggestion for people about to become homeless - wait until Monday. Recently, my husband and I had two acquaintances who unexpectedly had become homeless litera...
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Abortion argument close to slavery'sDec 31, 2009 10:00 pm - Harry Reid's comparison of the current "health care" debate to the slavery issue offended me. He has a point, however misguided. The Democrats opposed the end of slavery...
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Can anyone figure out Medicare plan?Dec 30, 2009 10:00 pm - Let's see if I have this right - Medicare is projected to be bankrupt in 10 years. The Senate has already voted to cut more than $400 billion from Medicare to help pay f...
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Don't forget those in armed servicesDec 30, 2009 10:00 pm - As we settle in for the holidays and enjoy time with our families and friends, let us remember the extraordinary young men and women who wear the uniform of the United S...
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Health care debate must be moral issueDec 28, 2009 10:00 pm - Poverty is caused mostly by social factors beyond an individual's control. The government institutionalizes poverty. Institutions and norms are key causes of the formati...
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Foster does right by our medical needsDec 26, 2009 10:00 pm - I believe we all need to thank Rep. Bill Foster of the 14th Congressional District for his vote for health care reform. I'm retired and on Medicare. I wish that all of m...
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Volunteerism a good reminder of our valueDec 25, 2009 10:00 pm - In the spirit of the holiday season, Huntley Jazzercise, with the assistance of the Grafton Food Pantry had the honor of adopting a family for a very special Christmas. ...
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Red Gate bridge would ruin WayneDec 24, 2009 10:00 pm - Despite charts, a 10-minute audio/visual presentation and what would appear to be a thorough assessment by the sponsor and lead agent of the study of Red Gate Road bridg...