Spring Grove Opinion
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Reader wants restitutionApr 20, 2010 11:00 pm - When these incompetent politicians are dismissed in November they receive a pension, health care and perks. I don't want to pay them - I want restitution from them for a...
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It's time to vote GreenApr 17, 2010 11:00 pm - The latest report indicates that nearly 17 percent of our workers are either unemployed or underemployed. Our infrastructure, and school and health care systems are fail...
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Rebalance tax systemApr 17, 2010 11:00 pm - For half a century, we've heard politicians talk about cutting our taxes. From Kennedy to Reagan and Bush, Congress has trimmed and cut. But what has been the result? Mi...
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Find other ways to cut costs in U-46Apr 16, 2010 11:00 pm - School District U-46 has a large deficit that the board of education is trying to reduce. Like many other districts in Illinois, the problem is partially because the sta...
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Census should stay on pointApr 16, 2010 11:00 pm - You can't watch TV or read a paper without seeing a PR about "The Census." They highlight the need to fill out the form so that we get the right number of representative...
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Thoughts on carp eradicationApr 16, 2010 11:00 pm - There has been an ongoing battle over the Asian carp. The main worry is that it will get in the Great Lakes and destroy the sport fishing resources. Other states, like M...
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Don't blame pope for priests' failingsApr 14, 2010 11:00 pm - It seems to me that the Catholic Church is under siege again by the media, reporting that Pope Benedict XVI is guilty by association. I am Catholic and I'll defend my fa...
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Support funding for afterschool programsApr 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Young people in Illinois and across the country face greater barriers to success than ever before. Employment rates among teens have dropped significantly over the last ...
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Repeal health care lawApr 13, 2010 11:00 pm - As a result of the passage of "Obamacare," we the people face a future of being compelled to purchase health insurance deemed appropriate by the federal government. With...
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Dubious of Obama's intent on abortionsApr 12, 2010 11:00 pm - I would like to express my appreciation to you for publishing the insightful and educational column Ms. Parker wrote Wednesday, March 31, regarding abortion funding. Thi...