DuPage County Opinion
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Valuable lessons from a great fatherJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - It was 20 years ago this Father's Day that I wrote to your newspaper about my dad, Karl E. Reuter. He had died from lung cancer only three months before at the too-early...
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Blame Congress for the high gas pricesJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - I am quite tired of hearing the Democrats blaming other countries and everyone else for our problem with gas prices. There is no one to blame but our own Congress. If we...
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Roskam has way to get people involvedJun 13, 2008 11:00 pm - In retirement I have found that I have more time to follow my passion for politics. I now read the newspaper, research legislation online and try to participate actively...
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Disappointed with MDA camp decisionJun 13, 2008 11:00 pm - The Muscular Dystrophy Association has made a poor decision. (Daily Herald, June 2.) I believe them when they claim they were unable to find an insurance carrier to cove...
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Money for village from county, townJun 13, 2008 11:00 pm - /p> John Strauss has again shown excellent writing skills. Unfortunately his math skills seem to fall somewhat short. He states the village of Campton Hills is "free" be...
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Saturday Soapbox: DuPage CountyJun 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Fiscally irresponsible graffiti Paper signs in the men's restrooms at the DuPage County courthouse remind gentlemen to flush urinals. However, several of the signs have ...
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Saturday Soapbox: Fox ValleyJun 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Waiting room Web Here's a thought for all the doctors' offices, car repair shops and other places where people have to sit and wait: Invest in wireless Internet access f...
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Torture has never been condonedJun 13, 2008 11:00 pm - For years now, we have read about the liberals' and Democrats' interpretation of the tough tactics being used on al-Qaida by the Bush administration as torture. On April...
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Saturday Soapbox: Cook CountyJun 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Mt. Prospect steps up to challenge Mount Prospect officials this week unanimously backed the idea of a south side neighborhood center, one that would offer outreach reso...
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Villa Olivia name should stayJun 13, 2008 11:00 pm - If Villa Olivia in Bartlett would leave that location, I hope it will also leave the name behind unless it has been trademarked. The site was named for Olivia, a daughte...