Diamond Lake Opinion
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Where did moderate Republicans go?Oct 03, 2012 4:40 am - I’m a resident of the 52nd State House District, where right-wing Republican David McSweeney is running against Independent Dee Beaubien. No Democratic candidate is runn...
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52nd District race criticalSep 26, 2012 5:00 am - The Nov. 6 general election is important for many reasons both nationally and locally. Locally, there is a critical race in the 52nd District that pits conservative Repu...
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Mike Terson backs Sente in 59th HouseSep 24, 2012 5:00 am - Let me preface this letter by saying that I tend to vote Republican. I am pro-choice and I support gay marriage; but, I find myself leaning right when it comes to fiscal...
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Property tax seminar helped save moneySep 23, 2012 5:00 am - I want to thank one of our elected officials for doing something that has helped me and many of my neighbors save some money. Last year, our state representative, Carol...
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11th candidates more to my tasteSep 20, 2012 4:40 am - I was ecstatic when I found out that due to boundary changes I was leaving the 14th Congressional District and would now be in the 11th Congressional District. I say thi...
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Editorial: A close-to-home economic strategySep 19, 2012 8:59 am - At a meeting with the Daily Herald editorial board this week, Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin reflected on the usual topics — political dysfunction in Washington, the o...
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Stronger rules needed on cyberattacksSep 19, 2012 5:00 am - The White House plans rules for cybersecurity. The 21st century is synonymous with the age of technology. As such, new laws must be passed in order to accommodate the ch...
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Times have changed; end teacher unionsSep 19, 2012 5:00 am - Once again, your paper displays an interesting viewpoint in your “Our View” column of Sept. 12. Within the article, you repeatedly use the word collaboration and implore...
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Mathias position on pensions needs inkSep 17, 2012 5:00 am - I am really disappointed in your coverage of this town hall meeting with Mathias/Braiman/Stolman Aug. 13. The article you released mentioned very little about Representa...
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Sisters’ story offers hope for futureSep 15, 2012 5:00 am - What a wonderful story about these two amazing sisters from Long Grove! Beautiful, brilliant and passionate about life, they are truly inspiring to senior citizens as we...