Palatine Opinion
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Obama has no regard for militaryAug 23, 2012 2:00 pm - This is in response to the July 18 letter by Cathy McQuillan saying that my statements were inaccurate and that I am un-American. I am not un-American. I believe that I ...
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Criticism of Exxon taxes uninformedAug 23, 2012 2:00 pm - This letter is in response to the Aug. 9 letter from Mr. Philip Graf regarding the corporate income taxes of Exxon Mobil. Apparently, Mr. Graf gets all of his “facts” fr...
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Editorial: Even small projects merit breaks, if ...Aug 23, 2012 6:23 am - The village of Fox Lake recently approved $150,000 in tax incentives for a Thornton’s gas station. Buffalo Grove is looking at tax incentives for a Fresh Farms grocery m...
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Comfort in uniting against tragedyAug 23, 2012 5:00 am - The sudden national tragedy that happened within the Sikh community at Oak Creek Sikh Temple in Wisconsin brought many of us together at the local gurdwara in Palatine. ...
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Mussman is in this for us, not herselfAug 20, 2012 5:00 am - I have lived in my neighborhood association as an original owner for 35 years. I am realistic about the complicated issues we face as a nation and a community. I met Mi...
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Job ‘boot camp’ gave him info he neededAug 20, 2012 5:00 am - I am writing to express my appreciation to state Rep. Michelle Mussman for hosting the recent “Job Boot Camp” at the Schaumburg Township District Library. As a recent g...
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Special needs classes at Harper start soonAug 20, 2012 5:00 am - To all parents with special needs young adults, and especially adults with autism, Harper College in Palatine, through their Continuing Education Department, will be off...
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It’s time for GOP to lead state legislatureAug 20, 2012 5:00 am - Voters have many reasons to be angry about what is going on — and what is not being done — in Springfield under the leadership of House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senat...
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Find common ground on weapons banAug 18, 2012 5:00 am - As Massachusetts governor, Mitt Romney signed a bill banning assault weapons. As a presidential candidate, Barack Obama pledged to address the assault weapons issue. Can...
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Editorial: The balance between transparency and privacyAug 17, 2012 5:00 am - Government that is transparent builds trust. If citizens know what public servants are doing on their behalf, democracy can thrive. But with that, if a government willfu...