Cook County Opinion
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Kudos to a trio of Fox Valley heroesJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - In a time of hopelessness and anger over the economy and the price of gas, these stories elevate the spirit. Sometimes we set out to do wonderful things to help our fell...
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Campaign cash issue for judgesJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - A new study by the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University found "The ethics and integrity of a judge should be beyond reproach. Accepting contributions from a...
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Democrats have created a messJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - What a mess the politicians put this country in. Since the Democrats took over both houses of Congress, oil prices have skyrocketed. They fiddle while Rome burns. Trucki...
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What's at stake for Clinton supportersJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Memo to Hillary Clinton primary election female supporters who now will vote for John McCain: Why did you vote for her to begin with? Was it for her personality, her exp...
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Kirk crosses aisle on transportationJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Congressman Kirk is going beyond the call of duty working on Illinois transportation issues. Not only has he obtained significant federal highway funding for Illinois, ...
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Clinton not good for vice presidentJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Several recent letters to the editor in various newspapers have expressed that if Sen. Obama is the candidate of the Democrats, lifelong Democrats would vote for John Mc...
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In reality, Obama is just a Pied PiperJun 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Some say Barack Obama reminds them of John F. Kennedy. Actually, Obama reminds me of another character - from a much more distant past: the Pied Piper. Legend goes tha...
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Roskam has way to get people involvedJun 13, 2008 11:00 pm - In retirement I have found that I have more time to follow my passion for politics. I now read the newspaper, research legislation online and try to participate actively...
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Saturday Soapbox: DuPage CountyJun 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Fiscally irresponsible graffiti Paper signs in the men's restrooms at the DuPage County courthouse remind gentlemen to flush urinals. However, several of the signs have ...
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Seals gas stunt was really vote buyingJun 13, 2008 11:00 pm - This is in response to candidate Dan Seals' June 4 letter in which he tries to explain the purpose of his May 22 gasoline stunt that grid locked traffic around a Lincoln...