DuPage County Opinion
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Alternative solution on pensions neededJun 08, 2011 12:00 am - The pension reform bill recently debated was aimed at the wrong target. Illinois public employees make a commitment to their communities and their professions when they ...
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Electoral college should be abolishedJun 08, 2011 12:00 am - The people should elect the president. With one exception the Electoral College was rejected every time it was proposed during the Federal Convention in 1787. But James...
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U.S. needs its top Middle East allyJun 08, 2011 12:00 am - Ouch! What is that sharp painful feeling below my shoulders? Could it be our president just stabbed Israel in the back by calling for Israel to return to its 1967 border...
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ComEd increase, Dream Act are nightmaresJun 08, 2011 12:00 am - We need to remember the voting that took place over the Memorial Day holiday weekend when it comes time for re-election. The state passed the Dream Act, voted for the Co...
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Safe prom a success for Wheaton schoolsJun 08, 2011 12:00 am - On behalf of Operation Safe Celebration 2011, we want to express our appreciation to all those who contributed in so many ways to make this year’s post prom parties a su...
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No room for God in Sun City?Jun 08, 2011 12:00 am - Freedom of worship, speech and assembly are guaranteed by our U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment, our Bill of Rights. Yet, a vocal group at our CAM quarterly meeting se...
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$1,100 pay per mile is questionableJun 08, 2011 12:00 am - After reading Jake Griffin’s June 1 article, “Fewer miles, more Pay,” I don’t think the question is so much the difference each highway commissioner makes in relation to...
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Government posts handed to ‘losers’Jun 08, 2011 12:00 am - As I read the recent Herald story about the confirmation of Dan Seals’ appointment as Assistant Director of Illinois’ Economic Development Agency, several thoughts cross...
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Jeanine’s spirit alive in Naperville walkJun 06, 2011 12:00 am - On behalf of our family and the Jeanine Nicarico Literacy Fund Committee, we extend heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful supporters of the 10th Annual 5K Run/Walk for R...
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Some respect, please, on Memorial DayJun 06, 2011 12:00 am - Each year I look forward to Wheaton’s Memorial Day parade. Men and women from our armed forces, marching proudly, flags, lots of flags, Wheaton school bands playing patr...