Hanover Park Opinion
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Take a cue from Illinois, CongressDec 05, 2010 10:00 pm - The Illinois legislature has taken the historic step of providing civil unions here in our state, a plan supported by about six in 10 residents in recent surveys. I cong...
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How about similar perks for all?Dec 05, 2010 10:00 pm - Government workers and their unions, reminds one of the Roman Praetorian Guards. Emperors had a cadre of these guards: They were fiercely loyal, (read votes) as long as ...
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Crucial story about ethanol was ignoredDec 05, 2010 10:00 pm - On Nov. 22, Al Gore was the keynote speaker at a “green” business conference in Greece. At this conference he admits to wasting millions of tax dollars and misdirecting ...
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'Don't ask, don't tell' should be repealedDec 05, 2010 10:00 pm - Since “don't ask, don't tell” was enacted, it has been one of the most clearly discriminatory policies of our day. The idea that men and women would somehow be unfit for...
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Kirk should vote for DREAM ActDec 04, 2010 10:00 pm - One week ago, Mark Kirk was sworn in as Illinois senator. Among the first prominent pieces of legislation that Sen. Kirk will vote for is the DREAM Act. This bill would ...
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Infrastructure projects mean jobsDec 04, 2010 10:00 pm - Infrastructure keeps America moving. Updated and safe infrastructure means more jobs, more efficiency, more safety and a more prosperous United States. Here in Illinois...
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Bad conduct in the stands is inexcusableDec 04, 2010 10:00 pm - Our daughter is a freshman at Wheaton Warrenville South High School. The very first high school football game she attended was the Maine South vs. WWS game in September....
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Tax breaks for ultra-rich are unfairDec 03, 2010 10:00 pm - It is unacceptable to allow the ultra rich to get tax breaks and the poor do not get an unemployment extension. Most folks, over 40 years old, are being laid off and are...
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Gun control doesn't workDec 03, 2010 10:00 pm - I've been reading the articles about the trail of guns used to kill police officers. The article put the blame on the guns and the selling of guns. A firearm is an inani...
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Keeping God in the news mediaDec 03, 2010 10:00 pm - Since 1974, the year we moved to Arlington Heights with our two young children, whenever I read the aim of the Daily Herald on its Opinion page, I have asked myself: “Is...