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All county officials should submit to drug testing

June 7, 2013 6:52 AM
By Letter to the Editor

To the Editor: The people of my district and St. Clair County deserve to know that their elected officials are not on drugs and have clear minds when making decisions that impact their lives.  I voluntarily took a drug screening … Read More »

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Legislature leaves lawsuit reform on the table

June 5, 2013 3:01 PM
By Travis Akin

Lawmakers left town last week without taking action on some big ticket items such as pension reform and gaming expansion but kicking the can is really nothing new for the Illinois General Assembly.  After all, lawmakers have been kicking the … Read More »

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People of all political stripes should send message against politicization of IRS

May 23, 2013 11:22 AM
By Letter to the Editor

To the Editor: In addition to the conservative groups targeted by the IRS, it seems Romney donors were targeted by Obama campaign operatives. According to Idaho businessman and Republican donor Frank Vandersloot: “He (Obama) put a target on our backs, … Read More »

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Common Core is a federal government education albatross

April 23, 2013 1:31 PM
By Letter to the Editor

To the Editor: What President Obama called “college and career-ready standards” during a speech before the national Governor’s Association in 2010 is in reality a federally mandated education curriculum known as Common Core, which consists of a set of requirements … Read More »

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Highland should let the people decide on gambling referendum

April 23, 2013 1:07 PM
By Letter to the Editor

To the Editor: On April 9 Highland voters rejected video gambling in Highland by a 60 to 40 margin. Many people deem 1,100 a representative sample which expresses the entire community’s opinion.  Do  the voters know something the City Council … Read More »

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Open letter to President Obama

April 18, 2013 9:08 AM
By Letter to the Editor

President Obama: As a former university lecturer on the subject of the U.S. Constitution, you know the federal Constitution is fundamental law which cannot be changed by legislation. You also know that the Amendments to the Constitution cannot be changed … Read More »

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32nd annual ‘Ask a Lawyer Day’ set April 27

April 11, 2013 7:13 AM
By Letter to the Editor

To the Editor: Anyone in Illinois with a question about a legal matter can call and talk to a lawyer – at no cost – on the 32nd Annual Ask-A-Lawyer Day, Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored … Read More »

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Congress should say NO to Internet sales tax bill

April 4, 2013 4:46 PM
By Letter to the Editor

To the Editor: The birth of our nation originated from the idea that citizens should not be taxed by governments in which they have no political voice. “No taxation without representation” was the battle cry of colonists in 1773 when … Read More »

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Andy Benes to keynote Congressional Prayer Breakfast April 29

March 28, 2013 8:25 AM
By Letter to the Editor

To the Editor: The 15th Annual Congressional Prayer Breakfast will be held at 7:15 a.m., Monday, April 29 at the Gateway Center in Collinsville. The event’s sponsor, CBMC, announced that ticket sales have begun and can be obtained by calling (618) … Read More »

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Attend ESL town hall meeting May 18

March 28, 2013 8:13 AM
By Letter to the Editor

To the Editor: On Saturday, May 18, the Civic Alliance of East St. Louis, will be hosting a citizens town hall meeting from 4-7 p.m. at the Family Development Center, 1025 State St. in East St. Louis. The public is … Read More »

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