Cook County Opinion
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Mother thanks those who showed supportOct 22, 2008 11:00 pm - On behalf of the countless other friends, parents and family members who have experienced the loss of a child, I want to thank the following individuals and businesses f...
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Democrats care for country first, tooOct 22, 2008 11:00 pm - If the Republican Party is all about "country first," why does the Democratic candidate for president, Barack Obama, have an unprecedented number of supporters who are w...
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Fair Tax would be fair, simple solutionOct 22, 2008 11:00 pm - I have recently learned about the Fair Tax Act, placed in front of Congress on July 14, 1999. If enacted, the Fair Tax would eliminate federal income taxes. People wou...
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No help for seniors and retireesOct 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Seniors, beware. Do you know how your Congressman Peter Roskam voted on issues that affect retirees? He voted "no" on the Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Ac...
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Bean fails to lead on global warmingOct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - As a very environmentally concerned citizen, I have been disappointed about how silent Melissa Bean has been on the problem of global warming. The jury is in: Climate c...
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Munson a tireless advocate in ElginOct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Since 1990, when the Elgin Leadership Academy began, I have had the opportunity and privilege to work with many committed community leaders. Among them is State Rep. Rut...
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Schmitz gets things doneOct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - I wanted to thank State Rep. Tim Schmitz for his efforts in working with IDOT to fix Route 72 here in Hampshire. This project wasn't something that was even on IDOT's ra...
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Roskam supports domestic energyOct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - With all the economic uncertainty today we must not forget how the rising costs of energy impact our economy. We need individuals in Congress who understand the importan...
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For House districts 46, 48, 55, 56, 83 and 96Oct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Springfield is a mess under the dysfunctional Democratic grip of Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Senate President Emil Jones and House Speaker Michael Madigan. It's time for the v...
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How can Palin inspire Munson?Oct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - In a recent letter to voters, State Rep. Ruth Munson claims to be inspired by the speeches of vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin and the Republican party. The probl...