Diamond Lake Opinion
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Kirk's vote on bill is Seals' gainMar 25, 2008 11:00 pm - I applaud the efforts of the Democratic leadership to pass the Restore Act (HR 3773). I strongly agree that our national security needs can be met by this bill, which do...
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Earmark process must be reformedMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - The House of Representatives passed an ethics bill that created an independent office to field complaints and investigate the conduct of members of Congress. I voted for...
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Thoughts about Clinton, integrityMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Thoughts about Clinton, integrity A high-level Obama campaign adviser made disparaging remarks about Hillary Clinton. A phone call was made, and the adviser, although im...
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Lowering voting age is a good ideaMar 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Unfortunately for me, my 18th birthday is five days after the presidential election in November. I very much want to have a say in who becomes our next president. For th...
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Diamond Lake program is workingMar 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Kudos to Valerie Goranson. People need to be aware of the many important issues raised by Ms. Goranson (March 13). Why would the state pull funding from a program that...
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Saturday Soapbox: Those ringing phonesMar 21, 2008 11:00 pm - A bill has been introduced in the Illinois General Assembly that would ban those annoying "robo-calls" from politicians seeking your vote. You have to like this bill, t...
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White Sox a class act for NIU hatsMar 20, 2008 11:00 pm - Although what happened at NIU last month was a tragedy, it isn't necessary for any professional sports organization to do anything but perhaps mourn on an individual bas...
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IEMA has, and will, be there, for countyMar 18, 2008 11:00 pm - This paper's March 13 article concerning state assistance following floods last August in Lake County requires clarification. In response to the floods, Gov. Blagojevich...
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Politicians with character flawsMar 17, 2008 11:00 pm - It's business as usual, another politician caught in a scandal. I wish those seeking public office would first look into themselves and if they have a flaw, go do somet...
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Quit stalling on Cook County reformsMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - It hardly comes as a surprise to see downstate Republicans waving foam fingers in the air and razzing Cook County for having reached the highest sales tax in the nation,...