Elgin Opinion
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Higgins is better qualified for Dist. 56Jan 06, 2010 10:00 pm - In a recent article in the Daily Herald it stated that the Republicans of District 56 are split. This is not only untrue but another example of incorrect reporting. The ...
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More transparency will protect economyJan 06, 2010 10:00 pm - Why is it that the 1929 stock market crash caused so much turmoil? Did you ever think about the fact on one day, Oct. 28, 1929, the U.S. was in a state of not only perce...
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Coulson is a proven leader for 10th Dist.Jan 06, 2010 10:00 pm - Our nation is currently facing enormous challenges from the need for health care reform to reducing the high unemployment rate. Unfortunately, the lack of leadership in ...
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Gutted health bill only helps insurersJan 06, 2010 10:00 pm - It is beyond me how the recently gutted Senate health reform bill will "control costs" and "reduce the deficit." If every American is forced to buy health insurance, th...
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Hoffman knows how to fight corruptionJan 06, 2010 10:00 pm - We are quickly approaching the primary election date of Feb. 2. There are many choices of candidates in both parties. I believe the best choice for Illinois Senate is Da...
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Defends LWV's position on global warmingJan 06, 2010 10:00 pm - This is a reply to the Dec. 26 letter to the editor from Peter Malone of St. Charles who advises the League of Women Voters to change their national stand on climate cha...
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Unfair competition for our jobsJan 05, 2010 10:00 pm - Regarding Ruben Navarette's column on illegal immigration on Dec. 21, I have to disagree with him in his statement that "the whole illegal immigrants take jobs from Amer...
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What's it like to be so misunderstood?Jan 05, 2010 10:00 pm - Open letter to Vice President Cheney: As one of the most hated men in the world, I'm guessing that you don't get many warm, cuddly letters from well-wishers. As a compas...
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Look at the facts, then call lawmakersJan 05, 2010 10:00 pm - The agency that runs Medicare and Medicaid, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMMS) has issued two reports about Obamacare. On the House bill, the report s...
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Edgar doesn't know what's best for stateJan 05, 2010 10:00 pm - Former Governor Jim Edgar should leave Illinois as soon as possible. Here's why: His strong support for Judy Baar Topinka ensured that Blagojevich would get elected to ...