Elgin Opinion
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Start now to create insurance poolsApr 09, 2012 5:00 am - The dispute in Washington, D.C., over health care reform is stirring debate everywhere, on that puts us at risk of losing sight of what matters to all: quality, affordab...
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‘New reality’ on teachers’ pensionsApr 09, 2012 5:00 am - In recent days news reports have circulated throughout Illinois claiming that I am calling for changes in the benefits currently received by retired teachers. I understa...
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Thanks for your supportApr 08, 2012 5:00 am - On behalf of my entire family, I would like to thank the voters of Kane County Board District 19, who helped us through the March primary. I am both humbled and honored ...
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Obama shows lack of understandingApr 08, 2012 5:00 am - Unbelievable. Our president is proving himself more inept every time he opens his mouth. Quite frankly it’s kind of fun to watch. His comments directed toward the Suprem...
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State constitution needs these changesApr 08, 2012 5:00 am - In November 2008, there was a call for a constitutional convention in Illinois that was defeated. I didn’t happen mostly, I believe, because of cost estimates near $78 m...
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Vote for Mitt, destroy middle classApr 08, 2012 5:00 am - If you’re thinking about voting for Mitt Romney because you hate Barack Obama, remember that you’ll really return to the George Bush policies that were a huge disaster. ...
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Racial profiling is same as bullyingApr 08, 2012 5:00 am - As the Trayvon Marin case drags on, I wonder how many other young men are being prosecuted because of the color of their skin? How many young people see others crossing ...
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COD-faculty dispute takes on a life of its ownApr 08, 2012 5:00 am - Early this year, I relayed the story of how I suggested to group of suburban school superintendents many years ago that contract talks between the administration and fac...
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Stop all senseless killings of our youthApr 08, 2012 5:00 am - Recent news stories imply that racial profiling is a major concern for black parents. Never before have we seen such extensive coverage by politicians, celebrities and t...
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Duckworth has no plan for economyApr 07, 2012 5:00 am - As a nonveteran, I honor those who put themselves in harm’s way. I was too young for World War II. Tammy Duckworth is a veteran whom I also honor. However, when I asked ...