Letters to the Editor
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Bush abusing executive privilegeJul 26, 2008 11:00 pm - The Bush Administration needs to be reined in before the end of its reign. The Almighty One once again asserts his claim of executive privilege in denying Congress acces...
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Signing bill first step to end pay-to-playJul 26, 2008 11:00 pm - The League of Women Voters of Illinois fully supports House Bill 824. This bill prohibits campaign contributions from business entities with aggregate state contracts or...
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Thanks for support of golf invitationalJul 26, 2008 11:00 pm - On behalf of the board and staff of the Marianjoy Foundation, I extend sincere thanks to the nearly 150 golfers and dinner guests who so generously supported and attende...
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Launch campaign to end energy crisisJul 26, 2008 11:00 pm - In 1964 President Kennedy set a goal for the U.S. to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade and that was accomplished on July 20, 1969. This enormous and admirab...
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Bias in coverage of Jackson, ObamaJul 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Whether you agree with Jesse Jackson or not, everybody must agree that he is a very high profile and public personality in support of the Democratic Party and the libera...
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Neither candidate has plan to halt debtJul 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Even with eight straight years of massive budget deficits and the national debt now at $9.5 trillion, both McCain and Obama are campaigning on platforms that promise eve...
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Liberals at fault for Social Security woeJul 25, 2008 11:00 pm - In the July 9 Fence Post, Mr. Len Brauer of Palatine reminds us of a very interesting statement made by Al Gore. Mr. Gore said Social Security funds should be put in a ...
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Budget cuts hurt those most in needJul 25, 2008 11:00 pm - A significant portion of the governor's $1.4 billion veto of the state budget affects much needed services for those without political clout - vulnerable children. Cath...
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We must lift ban on offshore drillingJul 25, 2008 11:00 pm - I laud Al Gore's service to our nation. But yet I find fault with his vision and solution to a man-made crisis. Too much is at stake to embrace vain solutions. We must...
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Jackson must walk the walkJul 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Every now and then we get a glimpse of the unknown side of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, and sometimes what we see is not pretty. His recent remarks regarding Sen. Obama's tal...