McHenry County Opinion
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There's no reason to wait on FOIASep 15, 2009 11:00 pm - When Congress passed the largest spending bill in the world's history (TARP); it was effective immediately. Yet when Gov. Quinn signed the FOIA, it does not take effect ...
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Roskam should stop the misinformationSep 15, 2009 11:00 pm - There's been a steady stream of information from U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam in opposition to health care reform. As an elected representative sworn to uphold and defend the ...
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Dad inspired me to be better personSep 15, 2009 11:00 pm - My dad had battled brain cancer during my teenage years and I had always asked, why my dad? As I kept asking this question, my dad continued to keep his spirits high and...
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Private market will fix health careSep 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Whether you are discussing a single payer system, or a state plan, every government solution calls for increased regulation and government control regarding how we finan...
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Insurance companies control health policySep 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Are you happy with your medical insurance? In the heated debate over health care reform, I keep hearing from the opponents that they are happy with their medical insuran...
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Start listening to your constituentsSep 14, 2009 11:00 pm - I am 62 years old and for the first time in my life I am taking an active role in trying to let elected officials know how I feel about the job they are doing. It is ver...
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No confidence in Obama's abilitySep 14, 2009 11:00 pm - I have to wonder how we can trust the president's court jesters who have managed to send us to a $9 trillion deficit, bailed out his buddies in the banking business, mes...
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Green Lanes just another boondoggleSep 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Thank you for your front page story on the Illinois Tollway's proposed $1.8 billion Green Lanes project. Green Lanes sounded like a boondoggle when first announced and y...
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Thanks for help with Crayons for KidsSep 14, 2009 11:00 pm - On behalf of Marmion Academy's Crayons for Kids Program, I would like to thank the extremely generous patrons of 10 area Jewel-Osco stores. Over two weekends in August, ...
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Where's the outrage over this murder?Sep 14, 2009 11:00 pm - The premeditated murder of James Pouillon of Owosso, Mich., a disabled pro-life activist, father of two and grandfather, affectionately known by locals as the peaceful "...