Cook County Opinion
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Portman deserves no respect for new viewApr 01, 2013 5:00 am - I will preface this by saying that prior to the recent headlines, I knew very little about Rob Portman and his policies. While some may applaud the Ohio Republican senat...
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Stretching out debt is no solutionApr 01, 2013 5:00 am - Each candidate in every local race must have as a first principle that it is taxpayers’ money that is used to run government, Too many times I see statements like “we ha...
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Psychologists need prescription authorityApr 01, 2013 5:00 am - I appreciate the Daily Herald taking time to cover an important issue in Springfield: prescription authority for psychologists. I want to stress a few points as legislat...
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Changing minds and words a bad mixMar 31, 2013 5:00 am - Columnist Donna Brazile is concerned with the developing changes in the Clinton family from 1992 to present (“The Clinton family’s evolution on gay marriage,” March 26)....
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GOP chair out of step with partyMar 31, 2013 5:00 am - Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady earlier this year spoke out in support of gay marriage. Chairman Brady should have been aware prior to stating his emotional opinion that...
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Local primaries make case for less democracyMar 31, 2013 5:00 am - Each week, we editor types contribute items for our Soapbox feature — pithy, quick-hit comments on the suburbs. Here’s an sample from Saturday’s Opinion page: $130 per v...
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Salary bump-ups are front-page newsMar 30, 2013 5:00 am - I agree with the March 4 letter by Larry and Edna Mishler. We need information as to who is bumping up the salaries of government workers so we can hold them accountable...
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Odd names, spellings do kids no favorsMar 30, 2013 5:00 am - Being a very recent father, I am full of the typical joys and wonderment that come with the institution of fatherhood. It’s such a massive responsibility, being charged ...
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The SoapboxMar 30, 2013 5:00 am - $130 per vote: That’s the cost of allowing 67 Aurora voters to winnow the field from five to two Ward 9 city council candidates in the February primary. The two survivor...
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Governor’s brother not only one to lose jobMar 30, 2013 5:00 am - Gov. Pat Quinn says the administration of his alma mater has let down students and alumni by firing his brother. John Quinn was let go as Fenwick High School head basket...