Letters to the Editor
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A vision of America 'if I were president'May 24, 2008 11:00 pm - If I were president, I would stop the sale of foreign cars in America. If I were president, I would enforce if you work in this country, you will pay federal income tax ...
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Bean vote a slap in face of Iraq vetsMay 24, 2008 11:00 pm - I am dismayed that 8th Congressional district Rep. Melissa Bean voted against the new G.I. bill proposed with bipartisan support by Sen. Jim Webb of Virginia. No doubt ...
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Thanks to all who help out the vetsMay 24, 2008 11:00 pm - As we approach Memorial Day, I would be remiss as the superintendent for the Veterans Assistance Commission of Lake County if I did not recognize the many efforts being ...
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Ask Cole about background checksMay 24, 2008 11:00 pm - When state Rep. Sandy Cole voted against extending Brady background checks to all handgun purchasers (HB 758), she voted against requiring a background check on each and...
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Illinois' top export: federal tax dollarsMay 24, 2008 11:00 pm - I recently complained about the lack of leadership by our two state senators by pointing out they do not work to obtain a return on our federal tax dollars. Here are th...
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Extension program deserves fundingMay 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Many people representing the University of Illinois Extension program attended a budget forum that I hosted with area legislators in April. Many requested that an estima...
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No amnesty for illegal immigrantsMay 24, 2008 11:00 pm - No amnesty for illegal immigrants Any amnesty program for the illegal alien population in this country is an affront to the law-abiding citizens who are born American a...
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Disappointed with park district decisioMay 24, 2008 11:00 pm - I attended the Glen Ellyn Park District meeting last Tuesday. And I want to thank the park district commissioners. Thank you for reminding all of us of that our opinion...
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ECC should help with book savingsMay 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Why do most students attend community college? Because it's cheaper, supposedly. What I find absolutely ridiculous is the fact sometimes my books cost more than my tuit...
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Light will be left on for Memorial DayMay 24, 2008 11:00 pm - When I was a student at Highland Park High School we walked to school every day. One of the things that I have always remembered was a large older house on Green Bay Roa...