Kane County Opinion
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Vote put needs of people before profitsNov 09, 2009 10:00 pm - It is a triumph of democracy, when the needs of the constituents are put ahead of the demands of special interests who seek profits ahead of the common good. It is sad t...
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'Clunkers': Voodoo economics at bestNov 09, 2009 10:00 pm - Some of us mortals often wonder at the rationale our government leaders take into consideration when making decisions trying to steer our economy in the right direction....
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Eckhoff fire merger idea not radicalNov 09, 2009 10:00 pm - DuPage County Board member Grant Eckhoff's suggestion of a county fire department is long overdue. While quite radical in its appearance, it's only radical here in polit...
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Only fix the things that are brokenNov 09, 2009 10:00 pm - This bill is a train wreck waiting to happen. Why the Democrats can't focus on what is truly broken and fix that is beyond me. Besides. the ultimate test for this bill i...
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Not so fast on water bottlesNov 09, 2009 10:00 pm - Before West Dundee puts taxpayer money into a program to buy residents reusable plastic water bottles, which many voters may already own, there's still time to talk to I...
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There's time for foes to change their voteNov 09, 2009 10:00 pm - I was disappointed to see my representative, Mark Kirk, has caved in to the special interest groups who badger against affordable health care reform for all in our great...
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Know true cost of the public optionNov 09, 2009 10:00 pm - I think some people prefer the public option in the health care debate because they assume it will save money. Senate Leader Harry Reid said, "I don't think we should be...
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Money tight? Let's go to Disney WorldNov 09, 2009 10:00 pm - One in 10 Americans is out of work. Twenty-five percent more people are bankrupt compared to last year. Foreclosures rose 18 percent in the last three months in the Chic...
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Bean made the right choice on health careNov 09, 2009 10:00 pm - I would like to thank Congresswoman Melissa Bean for her vote in favor of Health Care Reform. Representing a conservative district, it took courage to vote for reform in...
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Taxpayers can't afford Dist. 220 raisesNov 08, 2009 10:00 pm - It was interesting - and disheartening - to see Wednesday's (11/4/09) above-the-fold story on foreclosures just above its story on Barrington District 220's 3.9% (to sta...