Northbrook Opinion
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True free market will fix health careNov 17, 2009 10:00 pm - Nowhere in the constitution does it give the federal government the right or power to run health care. If we want to fix health care let's return it to a true free marke...
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Imagine a world without career polsNov 17, 2009 10:00 pm - Just think what would happen if we only had two-term politicians. All those lawyers would be laid off, adding to the unemployment problems. What we would save on pension...
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Senate must keep health care aliveNov 17, 2009 10:00 pm - The House of Representatives finally did something that benefits the American public and not just the politicians and their special interests. The debate is almost ident...
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Represent people, not special interestsNov 17, 2009 10:00 pm - Dear Rep. Kirk: Voting in favor of the health care reform bill is the American thing to do and as my representative, I want you to represent me and not these rich self-i...
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The government can't be trustedNov 17, 2009 10:00 pm - As I read the headline in Sunday's paper, "Audit: Medicare paid $47 billion in suspect claims," my first thought was "And I want the government running my health care?" ...
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Stop blaming the RepublicansNov 17, 2009 10:00 pm - Will someone please tell Mr. Sears that his guy won the election over a year ago. The GOP isn't in control of anything. The Democrats have control of the presidency and ...
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Bill isn't perfect, but it's a good startNov 16, 2009 10:00 pm - The health care reform bill posed difficult challenges and decisions for all members of the House of Representatives. I am proud and grateful that Rep. Melissa Bean was ...
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Bean couldn't have read bill before voteNov 16, 2009 10:00 pm - Shortly before casting her "yes" vote on health care reform, Congresswoman Melissa Bean stated she "wants to read the bill thoroughly before commenting." Since the bill ...
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Everyone needs help at some point in lifeNov 16, 2009 10:00 pm - Wake Up America! Each of us needs a little help now and then. It's humbling to admit that I cannot afford health care at this time in my life, but I was always for refor...
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Business owners need public optionNov 16, 2009 10:00 pm - We are a family of five with a small home-based business in Buffalo Grove. We were notified by our health care coverage, Uni care of Illinois that they are no longer pro...