Cook County Opinion
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ACA flawed, but GOP is to blameMar 14, 2016 1:00 am - In a recent letter, Mike Simon asked why members of Congress do not participate in the Affordable Care Act. In fact, all members of Congress and their staffs must obtai...
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Need to change state's directionMar 14, 2016 1:00 am - Illinois is going broke because our legislature consistently outspends the revenue. Taxes on Illinois citizens are among the highest across the board in every category. ...
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Hair braiders, but not gun dealersMar 14, 2016 1:00 am - I applaud President Obama's executive actions on gun sales issued earlier this year. Many high-volume unlicensed gun sellers flood the black market for guns - and are ke...
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Sensible approach to climate crisisMar 14, 2016 1:00 am - We hear so much about the dysfunction of our current Congress. I would like to publicly thank the new bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus in the House of Representatives...
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A summary of Daily Herald endorsementsMar 12, 2016 2:00 pm - The Daily Herald Editorial Board Here is a summary of our endorsements in the Tuesday primary elections. The full text of individual endorsement editorials can be ...
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Politicians are ruining countryMar 12, 2016 1:00 am - This presidential election has become one big mess. The people are very angry, and with cause. The corrupt career politician have been deceiving the people. I believe b...
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Use persuasion, not insultsMar 12, 2016 1:00 am - The phrase, "Wake Up, America"; I see this term used frequently by those who contribute to the letters to the editor page. It's usually used in the context of someone wh...
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Schools can't afford plan to shift resourcesMar 12, 2016 1:00 am - As a member of the District 59 school board, I have a firsthand understanding of the need to protect every dollar our schools receive. That's why I was deeply concerned ...
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Democrats are hypocrites on following ConstitutionMar 12, 2016 12:00 am - The letter by Karen Wagner claiming that the president is constitutionally mandated, "tasked," to nominate a replacement justice, and the Senate has to make time for thi...
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Comments tarnished medal ceremonyMar 12, 2016 12:00 am - Navy SEAL Edward Byers was recently awarded the Medal of Honor at the White House for his outstanding bravery as a member of a SEAL team in Afghanistan. The White House...