Cook County Opinion
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Now GOP must own failed health care planMay 29, 2017 1:00 am - The House passed the American Health Care Act ("AHCA") with just 217 Republicans voting for passage. This was their long-awaited "Repeal and Replace Obamacare" (ACA) tha...
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Not enough wealthy to bail out those in debtMay 29, 2017 1:00 am - Regarding the columns in the May 16 paper about Trump, one "blames" Evangelicals and the other sees a "bigger danger." A book was written about democracies like ours tha...
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Did a Russian operative actually vote?May 29, 2017 1:00 am - Much of the criticism about the long overdue firing May 9 of Mr. Comey centers around investigations into ties between President Trump and the Russians. Politicians and ...
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Hold firm, Governor, on abortion bill vetoMay 29, 2017 1:00 am - Like in most big battles throughout history, there comes a time when a army has to "hold the line" to deter the enemy. We have seen it played out in many of America's co...
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Illinois should ban tinted car windowsMay 28, 2017 1:00 am - With all the violence going on in this country, I humbly beg our Illinois senators and congressmen to change the Illinois Car Window Tint Law. When you are driving and p...
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Impeachment is the cry of sore losersMay 27, 2017 1:00 am - I did not vote for Donald Trump for president, but he won the election fair and square. His victory exposed the true character and snarkiness of a large proportion of th...
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Trump not given the respect of his officeMay 27, 2017 1:00 am - The press seems to be having a "field day" when it comes to our president and, while he deserves some of the criticism, I understand his disrespect for the media. He ha...
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Here's a novel idea on health careMay 27, 2017 1:00 am - Angst over the failed Obamacare health insurance program and questions about the putative replacement offered by the House makes my head hurt. What about a new idea? Let...
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May 27, 2017 1:00 am - Questions for pols in weekend parades On Memorial Day weekend we'll get to see a bunch of wonderful people out watching or participating in parades showing their su...
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Values, not home, drove push for minimum wage hikeMay 26, 2017 1:00 am - I appreciate the kind words regarding my stewardship of Cook County that begin a recent Daily Herald editorial. Since taking office in December 2010, my administration h...