Deerfield Opinion
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Stupak proves votes are for sale in D.C.May 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Let April 9, 2010 be noted as the day Rep. Bart Stupak, a Michigan Democrat, closed the deal by resigning. After long battling the administration on the health care bill...
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We're taxed for care that isn't availableMay 01, 2010 11:00 pm - A funny thing is happening. People are looking for their new health care coverage, the one the president has promised us and they cannot find it, they are realizing it i...
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Teachers are worth what they makeMay 01, 2010 11:00 pm - This is in response to Mr. Miller's letter saying teachers are overpaid for sitting on their butts. It is obvious that he has not spent any time in schools observing wor...
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Fewer mandates, less mercuryMay 01, 2010 11:00 pm - In case you haven't realized, the cap-and-trade legislation will mandate when people sell their homes they must update them with the new energy efficient appliances, fur...
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Teachers could make more in private sectorMay 01, 2010 11:00 pm - After the steam left my ears, I was able to respond to Mr. Miller's letter. Either he does not have teachers in his family, or he wanted to be a teacher and could not ma...
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Saturday SoapboxApr 30, 2010 11:00 pm - A legend returns: Former Daily Herald sports columnist and longtime editor Bob Frisk makes his 60th appearance today at the 78th annual Palatine Relays. After se...
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Teacher pensions should be cappedApr 30, 2010 11:00 pm - The Daily Herald should be commended for their April 25 article pertaining to how the egregious and unreasonable are pensions the state of Illinois is paying retired edu...
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Politicians can't keep hitting up taxpayersApr 30, 2010 11:00 pm - Note to politicians: Physician, heal thyself. How about, instead we start with a 50 percent across-the-board, no-exceptions, cut in the state's budget (operating expense...
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State must live up to its obligationApr 30, 2010 11:00 pm - I devoted 33 years of my professional life hopefully contributing to the preservation of our American way of life. I taught young people in public school classrooms so, ...
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Health care will improve life for allApr 30, 2010 11:00 pm - Health care reform has been long overdue in this country. Skyrocketing health care costs impact those of us with plans through our employers, as well as those who are le...