Lake County Opinion
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Thoughts on Bear Stearns buyoutMar 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Headline: "Our Federal Reserve Helps Bail Out Bear Stearns Cos." The headline that surely will follow: "C.E.O. of Bear Stearns asked to retire, but will be given hundred...
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Kirk's vote on bill is Seals' gainMar 25, 2008 11:00 pm - I applaud the efforts of the Democratic leadership to pass the Restore Act (HR 3773). I strongly agree that our national security needs can be met by this bill, which do...
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How about a bigger rebate?Mar 25, 2008 11:00 pm - It is pretty common knowledge now that the Bush, Cheney, Rove, and profiting Haliburton's war is the most egregious act ever committed by this country. How big? Differen...
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Thoughts to make bilingual ed workMar 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Jennifer West's points are very well taken (March 22). The purpose of a bilingual education program is to move non-English speaking students into the general student pop...
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Bush kept his campaign promiseMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Say what you will about President Bush, at least he delivered on his campaign promise. George W. Bush promised to be our first C.E.O. President, running our country like...
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Earmark process must be reformedMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - The House of Representatives passed an ethics bill that created an independent office to field complaints and investigate the conduct of members of Congress. I voted for...
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Thoughts about Clinton, integrityMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Thoughts about Clinton, integrity A high-level Obama campaign adviser made disparaging remarks about Hillary Clinton. A phone call was made, and the adviser, although im...
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Wheeling should join secession bidMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Before being forced out of Wheeling by Cook County's infamous and ever increasing list of despotism, nepotism, corruption, ineptitude, outrageous spending, we are beseec...
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Sheriff, county are fiscally responsibleMar 23, 2008 11:00 pm - In response to Mr. Skinner's letter of Feb. 21, in which he "shames" the county board for not giving the Lake County sheriff deputies a raise, I want to applaud the coun...
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Support governor's tax credit proposalMar 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Having been a single parent, I have worked hard to provide for myself and two sons. I know all too well the challenges of keeping up with the rising cost of living. Mana...