Mettawa Opinion
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Saturday SoapboxJun 25, 2010 11:00 pm - Be ready for emergencies: Unprepared for power outages of the past week? The federal government says we all should be equipped to go it alone for three days, with emerge...
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Budget highlights need for changeJun 04, 2010 11:00 pm - I was in Springfield recently to witness firsthand the folly that is our state's annual budgeting process, and although I was prepared to be disappointed, it's actually ...
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Financial 'reform' will likely hurtMay 28, 2010 11:00 pm - I read with interest today a letter written by David Vite, president of an organization called the Illinois Retail Merchants Association. The point of the letter was to ...
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Saluting excellence in the classroomMay 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Few would disagree that these are tough times for education in Illinois. Thousands of teachers have been laid off in recent weeks as area school districts trim expenses ...
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Lawmakers should be held accountableMay 07, 2010 11:00 pm - State law requires the governor to submit, and lawmakers to pass, a balanced budget each year. If lawmakers have been doing their job, Illinois would not be in the finan...
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They're hiding key records from youApr 29, 2010 11:00 pm - A strong majority of Illinois senators, including many from our suburbs, sent Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn a bill Thursday that would make it much more difficult for taxpay...
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Seals has shared his view of health careApr 09, 2010 11:00 pm - In her April 4 letter, Pam Larson of Arlington Heights claims that Dan Seals is ducking the issue on health care reform. Just one problem: I saw Dan's statement on the b...
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All good texts in moderationMar 23, 2010 11:00 pm - For some of us, text messaging has become an integral part of our day. Want to get someone's attention during a meeting without disrupting what's going on? Send him or h...
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Don't let lawmakers hide behind billsFeb 27, 2010 10:00 pm - Why is our government dysfunctional with voters frustrated that nothing really changes (aside from bigger government and higher debt and taxes), yet we keep electing inc...
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Disillusioned? Step up and get involvedFeb 04, 2010 10:00 pm - When I read about people not voting because of apathy and dissatisfaction, I have two words: get involved. Other than voting, I had never been involved in an election. A...