Downers Grove Opinion
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Make health care more socializedFeb 10, 2011 11:00 pm - The intended repeal of the Affordable Healthcare Act by Republican members of Congress is unconscionable, as well as a waste of time; time that could be better spent doi...
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Illinois’ whipping boys are our local heroesFeb 10, 2011 11:00 pm - The snow removal last week was exemplary. City workers working around the clock. This result is much better than 1967 and 1999. These people in freezing conditions and ...
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Unchallenged opinions dilute ballotFeb 10, 2011 11:00 pm - I am concerned about Naperville Mayor George Pradel’s statement that he sees nothing wrong with the “forum” settings. Although the “forum setting” allows the candidates ...
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Eliminate the middle man, HMOsFeb 10, 2011 11:00 pm - Health care is out of control where at least 40 million people, including my household, are without good quality health care that the president and Congress currently en...
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Digging Metra a clearer future pathFeb 10, 2011 12:00 am - Newly hired Metra Executive Director Alex Clifford came from sunny California just in time to watch how the region’s rail agency handled a blizzard and historic snow tot...
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Tweet will show that I'm not just a twitFeb 10, 2011 12:00 am - I thought I was being funny, but a member of my staff figured I was just clueless. I sent this note announcing my whereabouts on Thursday morning: “DuPage Staff ... I wi...
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Separation issue came up laterFeb 10, 2011 12:00 am - Mike Perlman seems concerned about the “moment of silence” every morning at Bartlett High School, calling it “absolutely disgusting.” He then informs us that: “Our Found...
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Uncleared sidewalks a serious safety issueFeb 09, 2011 11:00 pm - I am writing this letter wondering how to deal with the unsafe conditions on many of the sidewalks and streets in Naperville. I live about three blocks from the el...
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So greedy we deny others health care?Feb 09, 2011 11:00 pm - I am writing this letter at the request of our president in an effort to prevent reversion to a more restricted and exclusive time. I graduated college in 2010, an...
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Backward-looking health care debateFeb 08, 2011 11:00 pm - I wrote several letters while the Affordable Care Act was being debated and called the offices of my representatives. I thought it was the least I could do to get past t...