Wheeling Opinion
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Soldier part of a strong, quiet generationMar 30, 2012 5:00 am - I went to the funeral of local World War II vet Robert Thomas Jackson today. He was typical of his generation: lived through the Depression, went of to fight in the war,...
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Far-right groups behind Florida’s lawMar 30, 2012 5:00 am - Much is being said about the killing of teen Trayvon Martin by “neighborhood watchman” George Zimmerman in the Orlando, Fla., suburb of Sanford. Zimmerman’s advocates cl...
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Thank you, Raja, for tryingMar 30, 2012 5:00 am - Thank you, Mr. Raja Krishnamoorthi, for all your hard work and for conducting a classy campaign. I appreciate your effort to try to get elected as the 8th Congressional ...
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State can create own health care solutionMar 29, 2012 5:00 am - It is time for Illinois lawmakers to embrace the Affordable Care Act and make health care for all a reality our state. Springfield must do its part to create a quality H...
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Healthy planet should be a no-brainerMar 29, 2012 5:00 am - We must protect our clean air? I can’t believe this is even an issue. How ignorant are we? Michael J.Katz Streamwood ...
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Get the facts on COD negotiationsMar 29, 2012 5:00 am - In a March 24 letter to the editor, College of DuPage Professor Richard Jarman falsely claims that the College Administration has broken agreed-upon ground rules regardi...
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GOP voter turnout was quite respectableMar 29, 2012 5:00 am - Sen. Dick Durbin please check your figures. It never ceases to amaze me how Sen. Durbin will jump into the political fray just to say something. His recent comment about...
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Limbaugh gets what he deservesMar 27, 2012 5:00 am - It was with great relief we hear of Rush Limbaugh’s demise as a news commentator. The character assassination of one of the listeners just proves oral dysentery has no p...
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Some simple steps Illinois could takeMar 27, 2012 5:00 am - Gov. Pat Quinn’s recent Illinois budget report mentions many problems, but he was weak on recommendations and solutions. One problem never mentioned is that some inept o...
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Senate bill puts marriage in dangerMar 27, 2012 5:00 am - Gay “marriage” bill HB 5170 was entered on Feb. 8 by Illinois lawmakers Greg Harris, Deborah Mell and Kelly Cassidy, all practicing homosexuals. This bill replaces civil...