Articles filed under Political Figures
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Governor blasts Pace salaries as transit agency raises ratesNov 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Gov. Rod Blagojevich ripped Pace officials Monday following reports they have fattened their salaries as they raise fares for riders. As the governor took questions fro...
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Obamas work fitness into daily routineNov 23, 2008 10:00 pm - Many women recoil at the thought of baring their arms in sleeveless dresses or blouses, but not Michelle Obama - half of the fabulously fit new first couple. Both Presid...
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So far, we haven't seen much changeNov 23, 2008 10:00 pm - It is often said that you can judge a persons character by those he associates with. I wonder if that holds true with politicians. Another cliché is that politics make s...
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Not the time to focus on abortionNov 23, 2008 10:00 pm - The Catholic Church is exercising bad timing in creating conflict over our recent, history making election that swept President-elect Barack Obama into the White House c...
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Obama must adopt a shelter puppyNov 23, 2008 10:00 pm - Upon reading the Nov. 16 article regarding the grave economic plight of animal shelters, it dawned on me just how important it would be if President-elect Obama adopts a...
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New Senate president raises hopesNov 23, 2008 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois lawmakers don't hear much good news these days. The budget is falling apart. Schools are struggling. Top leaders are feuding. So the selection of...
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New York elementary school is renamed for ObamaNov 21, 2008 10:00 pm - NEW YORK _ At the behest of its students, an elementary school near New York City has been renamed after President-elect Barack Obama. The Hempstead Union Free School D...
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Judge blocks layoffs at Pontiac prisonNov 21, 2008 10:00 pm - A judge has temporarily blocked the state from laying off workers at a central Illinois prison it plans to close by the end of the year. Livingston County Judge R. Micha...
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Pointed comments, short and sweetNov 21, 2008 10:00 pm - I will make my letter short and sweet. First: Why don't banks and other convenience stores arm their employees and someone just plug thieves? That's why we have guns - ...
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The media's love affair with ObamaNov 21, 2008 10:00 pm - It's really nice to see the media's veneration of Barack Obama, but talking about his visit to see George Bush in the White House or to which school he and his wife are ...