Cook County Opinion
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Now is the time to seek financial aidJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - If college is in your plans for 2010, it's important to begin applying for financial aid as early as possible. Beginning this month, families and students can complete t...
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Robocalls aren't winning any votesJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Here's a clue for political candidates: Stop the annoying robocalls. They reflect poorly on you, and we're not answering or listening. You are wasting your campaign fun...
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Get the facts right before spouting offJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Regarding Chris Peterson's assertion that Sen. Tom Coburn requested prayers for Sen. Byrd's death or incapacitation, the facts are that in a recent senate speech he aske...
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Thomas offers views too often overlookedJan 07, 2010 10:00 pm - Mark Grieger, I totally disagree with your recent comments about the worth of Cal Thomas' opinions. In today's world of upside down values, when all that is decent, mora...
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Stats show folly of cap and tradeJan 07, 2010 10:00 pm - A Fence Post reader asked for facts as to why cap and trade will create a shortage of electricity. Here are some: Growth in demand, caused almost entirely by population ...
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Thank God for terrorist's failureJan 07, 2010 10:00 pm - God's system worked. Could the would-be air bomb attack on Dec. 25 (Christmas) have been foiled by God's wish that his son's birthday, would not be ruined? Lets pray and...
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Obama doesn't know how to fix economyJan 07, 2010 10:00 pm - Awhile back the President held a job summit. Before the gathered broke up into smaller groups the president gave a speech. First came the obligatory "It is Bush's fault"...
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Higgins is better qualified for Dist. 56Jan 06, 2010 10:00 pm - In a recent article in the Daily Herald it stated that the Republicans of District 56 are split. This is not only untrue but another example of incorrect reporting. The ...
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More transparency will protect economyJan 06, 2010 10:00 pm - Why is it that the 1929 stock market crash caused so much turmoil? Did you ever think about the fact on one day, Oct. 28, 1929, the U.S. was in a state of not only perce...
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Coulson is a proven leader for 10th Dist.Jan 06, 2010 10:00 pm - Our nation is currently facing enormous challenges from the need for health care reform to reducing the high unemployment rate. Unfortunately, the lack of leadership in ...