Des Plaines Opinion
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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...
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The SoapboxMar 15, 2014 4:00 am - Time's almost up: Sure, it's nice to be able to get out early to turn in your ballot, but still, there's something magical about Election Day. The state and nation ...
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Lietzow's intentions are alarmingMar 14, 2014 5:01 am - Does Scott Lietzow have any clue what job he is running for? This weekend I received his latest mailing. It leaves the impression that, if elected Elk Grove Twp. Republi...
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Disconnect seen in stance on unionsMar 14, 2014 5:01 am - Illinois governor candidate Bruce Rauner has come out strongly and often against public employee unions, especially unions and organizations that support teachers. Mr. R...
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Endorsement: No Republican endorsed in 8th Congressional DistrictMar 11, 2014 11:00 pm - It is quite rare that we rescind an endorsement of a political candidate we once considered promising, but today we see little choice. On Feb. 18, we endorsed Manju Goel...