Marengo Opinion
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Don’t throw health care reform awayFeb 14, 2011 12:00 am - I think it’s terrible that the Republicans are attempting to repeal the health care act. It is historic much needed legislation, even if it is flawed. Our country is lon...
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Politicians don’t listenFeb 11, 2011 12:00 am - Last week I wrote my senators asking them to vote down the effort to repeal the health care bill. I received electronic responses telling me they would get back to me. W...
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Vote no on repeal of health care reformFeb 10, 2011 12:00 am - Several years ago I considered retiring before the age of 65. Thank goodness I had the foresight to apply for health care coverage from Blue Cross before I actually reti...
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Digging Metra a clearer future pathFeb 10, 2011 12:00 am - Newly hired Metra Executive Director Alex Clifford came from sunny California just in time to watch how the region’s rail agency handled a blizzard and historic snow tot...
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Have sense to stay out of stormFeb 09, 2011 12:00 am - District 300 schools were closed due to blizzard conditions. Police, firefighters and snow crews all ask the public to stay off the roads Wednesday Feb. 2, unless it is ...
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Get rid of health care actFeb 09, 2011 12:00 am - It is imperative that the current Health Care Act be repealed and replaced with a more fiscally responsible health reform bill. The Democrats spent two years designing a...
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The case for veterans courtsFeb 08, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board Why should veterans who’ve committed nonviolent crimes be entitled to special services to help them stay out of jail and, eventually, have t...
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New hospital good for Sun CityFeb 06, 2011 11:00 pm - As residents of Sun City Huntley for more than six years, we most definitely support Centegra’s expansion and application for a new hospital in Huntley, adjoining their ...
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Huntley Cook of the Week is much moreFeb 05, 2011 10:00 pm - I enjoyed reading the Jan. 26 “Cook of the Week” column that featured Carol Ziwiski. I have known Carol for quite a few years, and she is a true gem. About 20 years ago,...
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Must have a stake in gameFeb 05, 2011 12:00 am - If you wanted in on a poker game and went to court and asked a judge if he or she would order the other players to let you in, the first question they’d ask is: “Do you ...