Des Plaines Opinion
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Munson has proved herselfOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - As an Elgin resident I have been impressed by Rep. Ruth Munson's tenacious support of taxpayers. Even facing a gridlocked legislature that struggles to pass a budget, Re...
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One-party rule isn't healthy for countryOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - The debates are over; the media is attacking Sarah Palin unmercifully and ignoring the issues that are important to you and me. The media is insinuating that it is a bat...
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Democrats' idea of change a bad oneOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Two pertinent realities to keep in mind in this election. 1. Both the U.S. Senate and House are in firm Democrat control, with Pelosi and Reid as the respective leaders...
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Whatever happened to the teacher in question?Oct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I recently received Paul Froehlich's mailing concerning posting DCFS violations of day care facilities on their doors and on the Internet. I say, why only day care cente...
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Why aren't false attacks on Walker getting more press?Oct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - A recent Daily Herald editorial lambasted the Democratic Party mailings on behalf of state representative candidate Mark Walker, accusing Mr. Walker of trashing his oppo...
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If Harper loses, it'll try again in springOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - If you haven't already checked out the Nov. 4 voting ballot, you may not know that Harper College is asking for $153,600,000 on a bond issue vote near the bottom of the ...
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Gentes' admission took courageOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I am so impressed with Bill Gentes, the candidate for state Senate. His willingness to humble himself and set the record straight took guts and courage. Many of us who a...
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They cross aisle to support Forte-ScottOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - It is quite rare for two Democrats to endorse a Republican for elected office. We do, however, without reservation, endorse Anita Forte-Scott for Illinois State Represen...
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Pols should respect the Do Not Call listOct 29, 2008 11:00 pm - I have what should be a simple solution to end the complaints about the barrage of automated phone calls from politicians, a nightly occurrence for me these days. Why do...
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Shameful attacks on Joe the PlumberOct 29, 2008 11:00 pm - This is Timothy the Bookseller and I'd like to put in my two cents about Joe the Plumber and recent newspaper and Internet articles about his story having "sprung a leak...