Cook County Opinion
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Get out and voteOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Over and over again we hear that mantra, "Your vote counts1" Well, the myth that your vote will count for much of anything is one of the great opiates of democracy. It k...
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Kane coroner West deserves re-electionOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Over the years, I have had the privilege and opportunity to have worked with Kane County Coroner Chuck West and families of victims he has helped in a professional capac...
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Our recommendations on Fox Valley referendumsOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - In this economy, government must do what families are doing: live within its means and spend only what's necessary. There are proposals we would have supported in a diff...
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Opponent wrong on vets voting recordOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Recently my opponent sent a number of misleading mailers to voters personally attacking me and accusing me of voting against veterans programs. The fact is, his accusati...
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Say 'yes' to Harper CollegeOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Harper College is preparing to embark on a $330 million campaign over 10 years to make major repairs and upgrades to existing buildings on the Palatine campus, plus buil...
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Our view of DuPage County referendumsOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - In this economy, government must do what families are doing: Live within its means and spend only what's necessary. In nine days voters will face measures that can't be ...
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Kirk, Bush policies costing too muchOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - The past weeks have demonstrated very clearly the failed economic policies of the Bush administration which have been consistently supported by Rep. Mark Kirk. In 2001 a...
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Our view of Lake County referendumsOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Everyone has to make tough decisions these days. Things that once seemed necessary - like vacations and home remodeling - don't fit into the budget anymore. As families ...
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Farnham supports middle class needsOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - This year we have an opportunity to elect someone who understands the needs of middle class families across the western suburbs. Keith Farnham is a candidate for state r...
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How much more can U.S. taxpayers take?Oct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - How much more is the American taxpayer going to take before we start holding our senators and congressional representatives accountable? They vote to bail out the crook...