McHenry County Opinion
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Obama out of touch on his performanceDec 29, 2009 10:00 pm - During the Christmas at the White House with Oprah Winfrey show that aired Dec. 13, she asked the president how he would rate his performance this year. He graded himsel...
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Good reason to be an obstructionistDec 29, 2009 10:00 pm - Several writers have complained about the Republicans being obstructionists. I confess, I don't like what Obama is doing. What don't I like? I think he's getting the cou...
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Minimum wage cut isn't the answerDec 28, 2009 10:00 pm - Of all the anti-people schemes the Republican politicians can dream up, the current thinking to lower the minimum wage is the most exemplary of their interests. How low ...
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CEO pay isn't just private sector issueDec 28, 2009 10:00 pm - Obama has criticized Wall Street and American banks for excessive pay for their executives, but on page 5 of the Christmas edition of the Daily Herald is a small AP arti...
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Health care debate must be moral issueDec 28, 2009 10:00 pm - Poverty is caused mostly by social factors beyond an individual's control. The government institutionalizes poverty. Institutions and norms are key causes of the formati...
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Congress, president haven't earned trustDec 28, 2009 10:00 pm - Do you trust the members of the House of Representatives, Senate and president who have created more debt for our country than all prior administrations combined? Do yo...
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America needs a wake-up callDec 28, 2009 10:00 pm - I am a salesmen for radio stations throughout the country. Time and time again, many of my regular accounts have closed or sold to people who do not participate in radio...
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Health care vote betrayed constituencyDec 28, 2009 10:00 pm - To Rep. Foster: As a registered voter in the 14th district, I wish to express my extreme disappointment in you for voting in favor of the health care reform bill on Nov....
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Dist. 207 teachers sell their colleagues outDec 27, 2009 10:00 pm - Teacher union solidarity and a lot of basic human kindness died Tuesday night when Maine Township High School District 207 tenured teachers looked their untenured fellow...
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Stories shine light on need for fundingDec 27, 2009 10:00 pm - Your two-part series on heroin ("Heroin's heartache: Four suburban friends tried it; two died," Dec. 17 and "It's up to the parents," Dec. 18) is a tribute to the Daily ...