Lake County Opinion
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Seals television ad misrepresents KirkSep 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Many of you may now be seeing a campaign commercial for Dan Seals that falsely claims that Congressman Mark Kirk has been a "rubber stamp" for President Bush. Well, noth...
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Kirk doesn't just talk about changeSep 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Dan Seals has moved aggressively to appropriate the mantle of "change" for himself. But what has he ever done to effect change? Dan Seals has never held public office. A...
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Shame on ComEd, ICC for rate hikeSep 22, 2008 11:00 pm - I cannot believe ComEd got away with imposing a $270 million rate hike on its customers after receiving the go-ahead from the Illinois Commerce Commission, apparently wi...
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CN merger doesn't benefit the poorSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - So, two University of Chicago professors reported to Congress that the CN/EJ&E merger would benefit poor, low income neighborhoods in the city? That conclusion is absurd...
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As assessments fall, so should tax burdenSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Property taxes are not on par with their fair cash values; which is the basis for assigning a fair tax assessment. Values have plummeted, but not assessments. When asses...
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Kirk's experience crucial for IsraelSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Congressman Kirk has an exceptional record in the 10th Congressional District. The recent letter to the editor titled "Seals shows more support for Israel" which accused...
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Troops love the goodies from BarringtonSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Thank you, Hollywood Video! Many thanks to store manager Ralph Wright and the staff of Hollywood Video for their efforts to Support Our Troops over the past month. Based...
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McCain's changing view of womenSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - I find it curious that John McCain, based on his voting record in Congress, seemed to dislike women until he found it politically expedient to chose one as his running m...
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Mathias can't seem to get stuff doneSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Representative Sid Mathias recently sent out a big mailer. He went on and on about how he co-sponsored this or that but there was nothing significant that he was able to...
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Instant replay ruins game's integritySep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Regarding your article on "Baseball to Use Instant Replay," wow Commissioner Bud Selig, you did it again! Allowing the particle use of instant reply for "boundary calls"...