Waukegan Opinion
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Filibuster reform is needed nowJan 11, 2011 10:00 pm - With the escalating abuse of the filibuster over the last decade, our Senate has become a dead zone. On Jan 24 a reform bill will be presented on the Senate floor. This ...
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Help for family was holiday blessingJan 11, 2011 10:00 pm - This thank-you note is in regard to the letter of mine that was published in Fence Post on Dec. 9. You wouldn't believe the amount of kindness and generosity people have...
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Giving an American hero his dueJan 10, 2011 10:00 pm - Naturally, I and my fellow citizens have spent today immersed in the tragic news of more senseless violence and death in America. And although I in no way wish to downpl...
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State reps should challenge leadersJan 10, 2011 10:00 pm - Undeniably, Michael Madigan has effectively positioned himself as the most powerful political force in Illinois. He has led the Illinois House for over 20 years, and any...
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Let's move on after bus driver's mistakeJan 09, 2011 10:00 pm - I saw that headline, as prominent as a headline can be, on yet another story about a school bus driver who has now admitted to having been intoxicated while driving the ...
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Buffalo Grove recall was a top story for 2010Jan 08, 2011 10:00 pm - Wonder why the historic recall of an elected official in Buffalo Grove by 70 percent of the voters w s not listed as a Daily Herald candidate for top newsmaker of 2010? ...
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Social Security not related to deficitJan 07, 2011 12:00 am - I am tired of those running for office saying they will reduce the budget deficit and in the same breath mention Social Security. They are all doing it with the deliber...
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Obama’s book is inspiringJan 06, 2011 10:00 pm - The 44th president of these United States of America Barack Obama has authored an astoundingly beautiful book for his daughters Malia and Sasha, “Of Thee I Sing.” It is ...
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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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Tax-and-spend talk never changesJan 06, 2011 10:00 pm - I read the Jan. 5 article “Illinois wants online retailers to collect sales tax” and was once again appalled by an Illinois politician. Senate President John Cullerton i...