Des Plaines Opinion
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Public sector unions undermine local controlMar 28, 2014 5:01 am - I was struck by the recent comments of retiring police and fire board Chairman George Busse Daily Herald, Feb. 25) regarding the loss of local control over the hiring, p...
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Obama showed his hand early to RussiaMar 28, 2014 5:01 am - By now most American's are probably aware of President Obama's open mic gaffe with the Russian president, to tell Russian President Putin "after my election I have more ...
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President leading us to a social stateMar 25, 2014 5:01 am - In response to Hank D'Ambrosio's, March 18 letter, yes, there are those of us who do care what is happening to our country. Also, our leader is embracing the teachings o...
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Quinn didn't play it straight on disaster reliefMar 24, 2014 5:01 am - The November 2013 tornadoes were unexpected and caused terrible damage; however, with few exceptions, the structural damage done to homes and businesses was covered by i...
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Bring the pooper scooper on walks, peopleMar 24, 2014 5:00 am - My dog and I went for a walk at Friendship Park recently. Unfortunately, we had to dodge dog waste not only on the exposed areas of grass, but on the walking path as wel...
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Congrats to all for reversing climate changeMar 24, 2014 1:01 am - To reduce carbon emissions and combat global warming, President Obama and the Democrats have, among many other things, shut down coal mines, curtailed oil and gas drilli...
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IRS targeted way more conservativesMar 22, 2014 5:01 am - Kevin Brewner, on the March 17 Opinion page, says that the IRS under Lois Lerner scrutinized not only Tea Party and similar organizations but also scrutinized "progressi...
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Why the delay on jobless benefits?Mar 20, 2014 5:01 am - This is regarding the article in The Washington Post on Sen. Jack Reed's proposal to reinstate the unemployment of millions who were cut off in December. What I think is...
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Dist. 62 Foundation benefit a big successMar 17, 2014 5:01 am - On Feb. 21, the School District 62 Foundation Board hosted a benefit dinner at Café la Cave in Des Plaines. On behalf of the children in the District 62 schools, the Fou...
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Protect human life starting at conceptionMar 16, 2014 5:01 am - In response to Berna Gingras' opinion titled "Put women's right to health care first" in the Feb. 24 "Your Views," I agree that all people have a right to health care, b...