Cook County Opinion
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Thanks for your support of ECCDec 24, 2013 3:40 am - Thanks for your support of ECC Thank you. Those two words are heard often this time of year as family and friends gather to celebrate the past year and prepare for ...
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Pension vote only a ‘first step’Dec 23, 2013 4:00 am - I commend the members of the Illinois General Assembly for their recent efforts to begin to fix our state’s pension liability. That said, we still have a long way to go ...
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Food stamps serve a vital needDec 23, 2013 4:00 am - Congress is completing its negotiations on the Farm Bill. There has been much talk growing out of these negotiations about the need to cut funding for food stamps, also ...
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Amend constitution to fix pensionsDec 23, 2013 4:00 am - We are constantly reminded by the public service unions and workers that their pension rights are protected by the Illinois state constitution, rewritten and approved ba...
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Easy for politicians to cut others’ payDec 23, 2013 4:00 am - Illinois politicians want it both ways. They cite constitutional protection when their pay and benefits are threatened by Gov. Pat Quinn, but they completely disregard t...
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Senate’s procedural change is outrageousDec 23, 2013 4:00 am - The president and Sen. Harry Reid have orchestrated a coup d’etat of the United States Senate, only no shots were fired. Could you please explain to me what breaking the...
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Reckless buying linked to higher gas tax?Dec 22, 2013 4:00 am - On Dec. 16, after dropping my wife off at the Roselle train station, for the intent of fuel savings I proceeded to drive a mile deeper into Dupage County ending up on bu...
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Propose better program if you don’t like ACADec 22, 2013 4:00 am - I don’t understand the joy some of your readers are expressing because the Affordable Care Act got off to a rocky start. I would bet dollars to doughnuts that practicall...
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Show your children the love they needDec 22, 2013 4:00 am - I am 75 years old, was born in Switzerland and immigrated to the U.S. in 1964. My biggest worry is the crime that happens daily. Why does it happen? Here is one reason: ...
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The SoapboxDec 21, 2013 4:00 am - As Christmas Day approaches, we can’t help but think of the many ways people in the suburban area have demonstrated the spirit of the holidays all year long. This editio...