Winfield Opinion
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Who’s really to blame for state’s shortfall?Jul 19, 2011 3:00 am - Governor Quinn wants to cancel raises for thousands of state employees to help cope with the Illinois budget crisis, but what about the tax breaks given to wealthy busin...
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Have Obama backers ease national debtJul 19, 2011 3:00 am - To my knowledge, President Obama has already raised $600 million for his re-election campaign. No one else running for the presidency has that capability, even the riche...
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So much for notion SS is untouchableJul 19, 2011 3:00 am - For the past few days our president has been saying, “I cannot guarantee that the checks will be sent out next month.” This is the mother of cheap shots. Just a few year...
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Facts missing in letter about DukeJul 19, 2011 2:00 am - Walt Zlotow’s July 17 letter left a few facts out about former Grand Wizard David Duke. His initial party was the Democratic Party, which had no issue with accepting him...
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Here are some ways to cut spendingJul 19, 2011 2:00 am - In March of 2006, when President Obama was a senator, he said the following: “The fact that we are here today to debate raising America’s debt limit is a sign of leaders...
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Sea of entitlement in Naperville schoolsJul 19, 2011 2:00 am - Where are our spending priorities? Just when we thought that the focus on our national debt would be uppermost, I am reminded that there is a sea of entitlement right he...
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A needed champion in fight against distracted drivingJul 18, 2011 3:00 am - Every cause needs a focal point and a champion. Cheryl Miller of Bolingbrook may just be that champion in the fight against distracted driving. And the sign erected Frid...
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Little respect for ConstitutionJul 17, 2011 3:00 am - We should not be too surprised that the president has little respect for the Constitution. He told us as much in his Jan. 18, 2001 radio interview on WBEZ. He said the C...
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A candidate for GOP’s racist fringeJul 17, 2011 3:00 am - Although dismaying, it is not surprising that former KKK Grand Wizard, Louisiana state representative and Republican state district Chairman David Duke is considering a ...
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An apology to our Welsh readersJul 17, 2011 12:00 am - At the risk of mixing metaphors, let me say sometimes you just have to step up to the plate and take your lumps. I'll go first. There are so many buzzwords, catchphrases...