Cook County Opinion
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Let's put politicians on 'merit pay'May 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Most of our elected officials do not work a full week or even an entire year. These politicians earn more money for part-time work, including health insurance and othe...
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Saturday Soapbox: Cook CountyMay 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Both right and wrong When Hoffman Estates police officer Vince Pusateri declined to shake Cook County Board Chairman Todd Stroger's hand at Tuesday's disaster drill at t...
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We need to fund Social SecurityMay 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Had enough of government as usual? I have. Let's see, how can senators and representatives know what an average American goes through trying to make enough money to pay ...
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Electoral College and a third partyMay 16, 2008 11:00 pm - I read with amusement the response from James Schaefer regarding my view on the Electoral College. Mr. Schaefer, you state in your view that I am disregarding the fact...
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Saturday Soapbox: DuPage CountyMay 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Government going too far Addison leaders are attempting to make the village prettier by banning window-mounted air-conditioning units from the fronts of buildings. So th...
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Recall gives people power to reformMay 16, 2008 11:00 pm - I am deeply troubled and offended by the actions taken by the Democrats who voted down our chance for real change, hope and reform of state government. These Democrats ...
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Saturday Soapbox: Lake CountyMay 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Fireworks over no-bid There's a reason governments must solicit bids on purchases over $10,000. Besides the fact it's a state law, it makes sense to get the best price ...
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Saturday Soapbox: Fox ValleyMay 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Schools can help as well as educate A good school district is central to a community in providing education and guidance for students. In times of crisis, a school can a...
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Catholics not cause of priests' sinsMay 16, 2008 11:00 pm - I am responding to the letter of Monica L. Zabor of Arlington Heights. I do not agree with her statements that when one Catholic falls, we all fall. Where in our religi...
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What store sells American goods?May 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Kudos to the person promoting the idea that we all spend our rebate checks on goods made in America. Now, if only someone can tell me where I can find stores that stock ...