Schaumburg Opinion
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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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Let tax cuts for rich expire this yearApr 29, 2010 11:00 pm - April 15th recently passed, and it's no surprise that most of us were not looking forward to it. For half a century, we've heard politicians talk about cutting our taxes...
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It's time to abolish public pensionsApr 27, 2010 11:00 pm - I would have laughed at Ken Swanson's (President, Illinois Education Association) remarks if I hadn't been so busy crying. According to Mr. Swanson, "There is nothing ex...
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School boards part of pension problemApr 25, 2010 11:00 pm - On Sunday, we detailed how the state legislature failed to fulfill its obligation to fund pensions for teachers and school administrators. That represents a big chunk of...
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There's no such thing as poverty in AmericaApr 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Whenever the liberal progressives push social justice they always point to the poor as examples. They tug at your heart and if you don't agree they ask, why you don't li...
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Set priorities for public spendingApr 23, 2010 11:00 pm - We need policemen, firemen and teachers. We do not need a lieutenant governor. We could use a financial manager. Let's start to prioritize our tax money. If the financia...
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Saturday Soapbox: We're all in this togetherApr 23, 2010 11:00 pm - All in this together: If nothing else, Earth Day brings a good reminder. No matter if one is a fervent believer in global warming or believes it's nothing more th...
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Republicans should try a little honestyApr 22, 2010 11:00 pm - Instead of defending their own positions, Republicans have become masters at dishonestly attacking opposing positions. They do this by incorrectly presenting the opposin...
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Free choices in a free marketApr 22, 2010 11:00 pm - It was announced last week the CEO of McDonald's Corp. received a 29 percent increase in compensation for 2009 or $17.6 million. Should I be upset? No. This is what free...
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Go Cubs fans go with new facilitiesApr 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Burt Constable's front page "The Friendlier Confines" article was hilarious. This is a team that hasn't won a championship for 101 years but has the bragging rights for ...