Mount Prospect Opinion
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Misericordia thanks volunteers, donorsMay 02, 2010 11:00 pm - There is a sports adage that speaks to the strength of the human spirit: "When the going gets tough, the tough get going". The caring citizens of Palatine and neighborin...
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Pass a state budget that funds servicesMay 02, 2010 11:00 pm - As recently reported in news accounts, a record number of people marched on Springfield to demonstrate support for a responsible state budget, including the need for ade...
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Dist. 15 going through wasteful exerciseMay 02, 2010 11:00 pm - I just walked out of the (District 15) meeting where I witnessed government at its worst. Knowing that there is a preponderance of opposition by the taxpayers to the bon...
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Emphasis on health will cut costs of careMay 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Regarding the April 17 Fence Post, "Giving up meat will resolve major issues", take heart Ms. Crawford. She wrote, "Was there any mention of promoting health and nutriti...
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State is asking for 33 percent increaseMay 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Why does the Governor insist on talking about a 1 percent increase in tax for education? He means to raise the rate from 3 percent to 4 percent. That translates into a 3...
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Stupak proves votes are for sale in D.C.May 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Let April 9, 2010 be noted as the day Rep. Bart Stupak, a Michigan Democrat, closed the deal by resigning. After long battling the administration on the health care bill...
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We're taxed for care that isn't availableMay 01, 2010 11:00 pm - A funny thing is happening. People are looking for their new health care coverage, the one the president has promised us and they cannot find it, they are realizing it i...
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Teachers are worth what they makeMay 01, 2010 11:00 pm - This is in response to Mr. Miller's letter saying teachers are overpaid for sitting on their butts. It is obvious that he has not spent any time in schools observing wor...
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Teachers could make more in private sectorMay 01, 2010 11:00 pm - After the steam left my ears, I was able to respond to Mr. Miller's letter. Either he does not have teachers in his family, or he wanted to be a teacher and could not ma...
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Saturday SoapboxApr 30, 2010 11:00 pm - A legend returns: Former Daily Herald sports columnist and longtime editor Bob Frisk makes his 60th appearance today at the 78th annual Palatine Relays. After se...