DuPage County Opinion
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Rare embarrassment for one's countryJan 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Several post election meandering thoughts. Michelle Obama once uttered those now infamous words, "This is the first time in my adult life that I am proud of my country."...
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At least governor's showing up for workJan 05, 2009 10:00 pm - With all the troubles that the troubles of Gov. Blagojevich has caused the residents of Illinois, we should be grateful for one noticeable improvement. In his breathtaki...
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Durbin stance on Ryan an 'insult'Jan 05, 2009 10:00 pm - I would like to be the first to call for the resignation of Sen. Dick Durbin from his elected seat in the U.S. Senate. It is obvious he no longer represents the people o...
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Shouldn't banks protect money?Jan 04, 2009 10:00 pm - I have a bank account with a local bank. As I checked my online statement I saw withdrawals by checks that I had not written; in fact they weren't even my checks, didn't...
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Buy American; keep jobs hereJan 04, 2009 10:00 pm - Many solutions have been offered to fix our economy and rebuild our great nation. In a recent Daily Herald - another possible solution from Giovanni in Elgin. Each has m...
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Generosity exhibited was heartwarmingJan 04, 2009 10:00 pm - I have been a part of Elk Grove Township government for over 22 years and I am constantly amazed at the generosity of our residents. This year has been very difficult fo...
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Problems took time, so will solutionsJan 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Look, folks, it doesn't take a genius to realize that the Good Old USA is in a real mess. I won't even cite all the areas where we are hurting - we all know what a sad s...
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Obama's promises have consequencesJan 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Ellen Goodman's column of Dec. 30 probably reflect a majority of readers view about George Bush. I just hope that Mr. Obama is able to deliver on his good promises, unfo...
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Consider 'get one, give one' philosophyJan 03, 2009 10:00 pm - The current economic crisis is impacting more Americans than anything since the Great Depression. Food pantries are feeling the effects as they try to feed more people w...
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Addison Township pols get nice dealJan 02, 2009 10:00 pm - The attack on Rita Gonzalez by Pat Durante in his Dec. 21 letter to the editor missed the mark. Gonzalez won the county board seat in District 1 over Yolanda Campuzano f...