Des Plaines Opinion
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Pension system still needs to be fixedApr 10, 2010 11:00 pm - There is a high volume on the Internet regarding Illinois pensions. Start with the "National Taxpayer United of Illinois." Illinois currently has 4,000 former public ser...
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Bradley should just talk to the mediaApr 09, 2010 11:00 pm - In the article "Bradley has little to say for Chicago Media," Bruce Miles said little information, but it was precious. I completely agree with what Miles said, and my o...
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Look for truth about terrorismApr 09, 2010 11:00 pm - A noted historian once stated "civilizations are not murdered, they commit suicide." The dominant press including the Herald are contributing to this demise. On the one ...
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Why aren't liberals standing up for this?Apr 09, 2010 11:00 pm - Media liberals seem intent on steering the conversation on the recently passed legislation away from the bill itself, focusing instead on the actions of those who oppose...
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Saturday Soapbox: Listen on Molly, EvanApr 09, 2010 11:00 pm - 'Work hard, follow your dream': No one can bring that message home better than people like local Olympians Evan Lysacek and Molly Schaus and, more recently, Glenb...
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Family grateful for health care reformApr 09, 2010 11:00 pm - Our family is particularly grateful to all the members of Congress who voted for health care reform, but particularly to Bill Foster. With all the antagonism coming from...
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Republicans voted with most AmericansApr 09, 2010 11:00 pm - In a letter to the Daily Herald printed on April 4, Bridget Murdoch writes " ... I can't believe a single Republican didn't vote his (sic) conscience and support his (si...
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Seals has shared his view of health careApr 09, 2010 11:00 pm - In her April 4 letter, Pam Larson of Arlington Heights claims that Dan Seals is ducking the issue on health care reform. Just one problem: I saw Dan's statement on the b...
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Health bill makes college accessibleApr 09, 2010 11:00 pm - While I have issues with the health insurance bill, I give President Obama and his administration the praise they are due for the passage of the Health Care and Educatio...
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Simple fixes aren't the answerApr 08, 2010 11:00 pm - Everyone agrees on only one thing, we are in a real financial mess in this country, state and county. This didn't just happen. On a national level the lack of funding of...