Articles filed under Politics
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A few original words on John McCainOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Etymology, the study of word origins, can be instructive and amusing. Some etymological fun has emerged from the McCain campaign as its hysteria has reportedly risen. E...
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Christian right intensifies attacks on ObamaOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Terrorist strikes on four American cities. Russia rolling into Eastern Europe. Israel hit by a nuclear bomb. Gay marriage in every state. The end of the Boy Scouts. All ...
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Many reasons to support District 76Oct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - As a teacher and former student of Diamond Lake School District 76, I highly encourage voters to consider the significant academic gains made by our district. Despite th...
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Kirk has courage to vote with integrityOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - I'm voting to re-elect Congressman Mark Kirk this November because he has the courage to stand up and fight for what is right. It's easy in Congress for a representativ...
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Candidates agree Dist. 46 needs jobs, revenueOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - The sluggish economy and resulting lack of jobs are the biggest issues facing the 46th District, both candidates for the Illinois House seat say. Republican Dennis Rebol...
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McHenry Co. auditor candidates sparOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - It's been more than a year since McHenry County voters learned their state's attorney had spent about $17,000 in taxpayer money feeding his staff, buying gifts and armin...
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Why people become cynics about politicsOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Our government executive and legislative departments have forgotten their primary responsibilities are to take care of their respective areas and the citizens. They se...
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Our picks for McHenry County officesOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - McHenry County voters will find something unique on their Nov. 4 ballots: multiple choices from multiple parties as Democrats challenge Republicans across this GOP stron...
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Obama, McCain target the West's toss-up statesOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - RENO, Nev. -- Barack Obama and John McCain venture into the next-to-last weekend of their testy presidential campaign with the same target -- winning the rest of the Wes...
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Can Cook County State's Attorney office be fixed?Oct 23, 2008 11:00 pm - The candidates for Cook County state's attorney agreed Thursday that police torture allegations reveal shortcomings of the office, but fought over how to fix the problem...