Northfield Opinion
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No sympathy for public employeesJan 06, 2011 10:00 pm - Responding to Stephen Irmick’s letter to the editor regarding complaints about pension funds. I would like to ask Stephen what exactly is the “large percentage” of state...
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5% income tax is unreasonableJan 06, 2011 10:00 pm - I find it amazing that many in our state government want to impose an additional 2 percent income tax to the current 3 percent sales tax. The number of people out of wor...
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Democrats up for more tax and spendJan 06, 2011 10:00 pm - Democrats up for more tax and spend Recent editions of the Daily Herald have been filled with article after article about various taxing bodies whining and complain...
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Pensions, taxes are out of controlJan 06, 2011 10:00 pm - Pensions, taxes are out of control Mr. Madigan: I appreciate your leadership and guidance throughout the years, and I want to encourage you to promote legislation t...
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'Neighbors' they are notJan 06, 2011 10:00 pm - ‘Neighbors' they are not There are a lot of words that can be used to describe the condo tenants complaining about the blind man's guide dog, and the word “neighbor...
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Tea party sure works the system wellJan 06, 2011 10:00 pm - Tea party sure works the system well Tea-party favorite Christine O’Donnell may not be a witch but she may well be a crook. A federal investigation is underway to d...
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The recession isn't really overJan 06, 2011 10:00 pm - To all economists: When I see there are more “help wanted” ads then foreclosure postings, I will know the economy is turning for the better. Steve Polecastro Schaumburg ...
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Pledge for brighter 2011 in IllinoisJan 06, 2011 10:00 pm - The new year is a time for anticipation, reflection and giving thanks. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Illinois' 22nd District and our many volu...
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The world needs more vegetariansJan 05, 2011 10:00 pm - It was elating to read a recent article regarding more and more children and adolescents becoming vegans and vegetarians. A younger generation embracing a meatless diet ...
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As goes Japan, so goes the U.S.Jan 05, 2011 10:00 pm - A recent story by the Associated Press asked if the sun is setting on Japan. The issues cited were a rapidly aging population, a bulging national debt, political gridloc...