Kane County Opinion
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Insurance companies are too powerfulFeb 12, 2010 10:00 pm - We cannot let wealthy, established, arrogant, health insurance companies and their moneyed, lobbyists control the financial structure of our medical systems. Now, they t...
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Four ways to achieve our birthrightFeb 12, 2010 10:00 pm - It is every human being's birthright to be healthy, afford their health care, and feel great. These three things help to give them the energy to pursue their best life. ...
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Thanks for your trustFeb 12, 2010 10:00 pm - Public service is both a fulfilling and humbling experience. I'm grateful for the opportunity to represent others, and am constantly reminded that there are many voices,...
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Gravel mining bad for Brunner landFeb 12, 2010 10:00 pm - It's disheartening to learn that the Kane County Forest Preserve is even considering turning the recently purchased Brunner land into a gravel/mineral mining operation. ...
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Selling tollway the worst ideaFeb 12, 2010 10:00 pm - Recently there has been some talk of our state legislators now wanting to privatize Illinois' tollway system so that they can pay off the state's debt. What are they thi...
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Calling on Congress to finish the jobFeb 12, 2010 10:00 pm - If we want to remain as the most powerful nation in the earth, we need to reform our health care system. A new federal study shows that health care spending rose to $2.5...
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Treating terrorists as criminals isn't newFeb 12, 2010 10:00 pm - Since the arrest of the so-called Christmas Day Bomber, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, there has been the usual and expected chatter from right wingers that terrorists don't...
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Send this message to your CongressmanFeb 12, 2010 10:00 pm - The stimulus package didn't work out so well because the money went to the wrong level of the economy. Giving money to large business and other governmental units like s...
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Thanks for 'help,' but we'll take passFeb 12, 2010 10:00 pm - There are active plans to expand Route 45 between Route 120 and Washington Street in the Grayslake area. Everyone agrees the road needs expansion. However, a bad road pl...
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If not us, who? If not now, when?Feb 12, 2010 10:00 pm - Health care issues for the average working American have not evaporated into our polluted atmosphere. Americans are still struggling to afford coverage, and many still f...