Kane County Opinion
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Springfield short on common senseMay 28, 2009 11:00 pm - There is an effort to bring transparency and reform to state government. While this is laudable and certainly needed, there is something that is even more necessary in S...
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Does this protect us from terrorists?May 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Whether you are an Obama fan or not, everyone in the U.S. needs to know this. Something happened - H.R. 1388 was passed on May 12 behind our backs. You may want to read...
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Income tax increase will help kids, othersMay 26, 2009 11:00 pm - With the legislative session quickly drawing to a close, it's more important than ever that our state's elected officials take action and address Illinois' budget shortf...
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Can't cut enough to balance shortfallMay 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Cutting state spending as a viable alternative to solving our state's budget shortfall is a myth we have a responsibility to dispel. No one can rationally argue that it'...
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Vote for income tax increaseMay 26, 2009 11:00 pm - I want to commend State Sen. Michael Noland for his support of after-school programs for kids over the last couple of years. His support of programs such as TeenREACH ha...
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Mistakes were made; it's time to move onMay 25, 2009 11:00 pm - War is not a game. The previous administration has made it clear that the United States will stop all torture of prisoners. Mistakes are made during war. Former Presiden...
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Schools should keep range of arts classesMay 25, 2009 11:00 pm - School districts are under pressure to keep art classes as an integral part of the curriculum and still balance their budgets in a tight economy. They realize that schoo...
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We have to raise state income taxMay 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Cutting state spending as a viable alternative to solving our state's budget shortfall is a myth we have a responsibility to dispel. No one can rationally argue that i...
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We need real, lasting solutionMay 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Illinois lawmakers are faced with a critical decision - protect vital public services Illinois' families depend on or make drastic budget cuts that put these programs at...
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No money for Gitmo until details knownMay 25, 2009 11:00 pm - I just have to make a little known point about government and how it should work. This week the Democrats have said no to a Democratic president in regards to the closin...