Lombard Opinion
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Where are the jobs we've 'saved'?Jan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - David Axelrod said the Recovery Act saved or created 2 million jobs. Robert Gibbs made a more modest claim of 1.5 million jobs. Valerie Jarrett was more vague guessing t...
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Is 'do not call' too hard to understand?Jan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - It appears that the politicians have exempted themselves from the national "do not call" list. My phone has been ringing off the hook every night for weeks. My caller ID...
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Feb. 2 primary comes way too earlyJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - The holiday season was just over and before we even realized it, the primary season is upon us. That is why I strongly believe that the primaries should be moved back to...
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Formento watches over land, taxesJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - As a family, we've long enjoyed DuPage County's forest preserves and all of the fun and learning that they offer. We've also appreciated that we can count on Mike Formen...
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Candidate's money from people like usJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - Last month my eldest took a big step - he registered to vote. He is participating in this republic in a tangible way and during a time when voter participation is so hig...
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Candidate no help for HispanicsJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - As a member of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly, I personally know Rafael Rivadeneira. As president of this organization, Mr. Rivadeneira has not fulfilled his ...
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Thanks for support of luminaria saleJan 29, 2010 10:00 pm - Thank you, Wheaton, for your generous support of Wheaton Infant Welfare's annual luminaria sale. For 40 years and counting, Wheaton and surrounding communities have made...
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Why are we worried about trees?Jan 29, 2010 10:00 pm - Let's see. Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Nuclear threats in Iran. Ten percent-plus unemployment. Governments at all levels broke. A national debate on health care - one ...
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Saturday SoapboxJan 29, 2010 10:00 pm - Points for democracy: Kudos to Hoffman Estates for posting salary and benefits information of its employees online starting this week. It's a step toward open gov...
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A chance for change in SpringfieldJan 29, 2010 10:00 pm - Fellow Democrats and Republican voters, the Feb. 2 primary is your opportunity to change Springfield. Illinois needs new people in Springfield who have not been bought b...