Kane County Opinion
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Residents ‘cool’ to idea of toll bridge?Jan 07, 2014 3:40 am - Residents ‘cool’ to idea of toll bridge? When I moved here, I supported the Longmeadow Parkway project. But now, I am wondering if this will be a government boondog...
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Kane County taxpayers simply tapped outJan 06, 2014 4:00 am - Kane County homeowners are going to be asked again to fund via a new tax a good cause, providing tax dollars to disabled residents, to allow them greater access to exist...
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Still plenty of room for debate on ACAJan 06, 2014 4:00 am - On Dec. 26, Kim Savage wrote on the virtues of health care law. She stated now that the issues facing the ACA website are resolved, she hopes public debate can go beyond...
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Juvenile discussion spoils ChristmasJan 05, 2014 4:00 am - Dear Mr. Obama, Being a loyal American, I followed your request that we discuss Obamacare at our Christmas dinner. I thought you might be interested in the reaction that...
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The SoapboxJan 04, 2014 4:00 am - Extra, extra: It’s not exactly news, but it is good to see that educators can finally show evidence that extracurriculars help students in the classroom. And state educa...
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Getting rid of the blight of open spaceJan 03, 2014 3:40 am - Getting rid of the blight of open space Thank you to the voters of West Dundee for electing a village board that has voted to get rid of the blight of open space be...
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Balanced reporting on health care neededJan 02, 2014 4:00 am - The article in your Dec. 16 edition, “Sticker shock for health insurance buyers,” is an example of the type of reporting that’s only reinforcing confusion and misunderst...
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IRS can’t collect health care ‘tax’Jan 02, 2014 3:40 am - Here is a little known fact about the Affordable Care Act — if you fail to obtain health insurance and, as a result, are assessed the “tax” (penalty) on your tax return,...
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Buried power lines an impractical jokeJan 01, 2014 3:40 am - I am 88 years old and a former lineman for Western United and ComEd. I have worked many stormy nights and cold winter days. Now when the public needs additional electric...
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Leaders spinning a wheel of misfortune?Dec 31, 2013 12:22 pm - Recently, I came across the television game show “Wheel of Fortune.” The contestants spin a wheel and select a letter and win cash or other prizes on the way to solve a ...