Hoffman Estates Opinion
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Gas prices a result of lack of leadershipMar 10, 2011 11:00 pm - When the price of gasoline kept escalating during the presidency of George W. Bush, the mantra of the Bush-haters/Democrats was, “It’s Bush’s fault because of his friend...
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Give pregnant women information they needMar 10, 2011 11:00 pm - This is in response to Gaylon Alcaraz, executive director of the Chicago Abortion Fund, who seems to think the world would be a better place if pro-lifers would just shu...
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State pension plans should be equalMar 10, 2011 11:00 pm - I am an employee of an Illinois state agency of 29 years in which I have been contributing my share to the State Employee Retirement System. It is widely known that whil...
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Consider language, culture in teachingMar 09, 2011 11:00 pm - According to a New York Times article, more than 5 million children in the United States enter school each year speaking a language other than English. That amount is ex...
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Alternative fuels can save usMar 09, 2011 11:00 pm - Fuel prices are going higher by the day! Big question: what’s going to be less costly... go to huge piles of junk fuel burning vehicles or spend a billion going to elect...
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We value bankers over teachersMar 09, 2011 11:00 pm - Let’s see if I understand the current GOP position. The average bonus on Wall Street this year was $128,000 — bonus only — after bailing out the big banks and extending ...
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Arends, Shipman, Martin for Bartlett village boardMar 09, 2011 11:00 pm - Daily Herald Editorial Board Some new faces will be elected to the Bartlett village board this year, as only one incumbent is seeking re-election to the three four-year ...
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Attacks on unions are misdirectedMar 09, 2011 11:00 pm - There is so much more for Wisconsin and the United States to lose if the governor of Wisconsin wins, Collective bargaining is the end target of the governor and the tea ...
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Public employees have it too goodMar 09, 2011 11:00 pm - When, I ask, will public employees realize that they serve at the taxpayers’ pleasure? When, I ask, will public employees realize that the taxpayers can no longer afford...
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Rooney for Rolling Meadows mayorMar 08, 2011 11:00 pm - When Tom Rooney stepped down from the Rolling Meadows City Council in 2009 — self-imposing a two-term limit on himself when city ordinance would have permitted him to ru...