Readers weigh pork barrel talk and crime bill politics
A reader denounces pork barrel politics linked to a California earthquake relief bill allegedly boosted by New York lawmakers. The letter cites misdirected funds, urges publicity of pork, and warns against simplistic crime bills, urging voters to oppose higher local taxes and recall officials.
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New York
New York State
National Rifle Association
Johnson
Department of Justice
FBI
Illinois Criminal Justice Authority
Illinois
George W. Brooks
Cook County
Flossmoor
Tax Ref referendum prompt fuels Chicago Heights resident
A Bloom class of 57 member and longtime Chicago Heights resident voices frustration at tax increases as High School District 206 seeks a November referendum. The reader notes paying an extra 348 dollars in 1992 93 to Cook County collector the same day.
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Patton
Dolak
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GSU
11Th Congressional District
Jerry Weller
Frank Giglio
GSA
Paul
Watch
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R-Morris
Democrat Giglio
Calumet City
Dan Rostenkowski
Chicago Machine
Giglio
Grundy County
Star
Patricia Briske
Costly flood proposal for Glenwood residents meeting
Old Glenwood residents are urged to attend a Brookwood Junior High School meeting on Tuesday September 13 at 7 30 p m to discuss drainage options priced from 2000 to 14000 per lot. The executive summary cites 1993 rainfall as a key factor but notes the system may remain intact to avoid hardship.
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Glenwood
Brookwood Junior High School
Robinson Engineering
Thorn Creek
Mississippi
Write in rumbles in Illinois 2nd District race
Republican Eugene James plans a write in challenge to U S Rep Mel Reynolds amid a wider 11th District GOP scene. Reynolds faces a 20 count indictment while local events cover a televised debate between Jerry Weller and Frank Giglio and a scramble over petitions and ballots.
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Markham
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Bytes
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Star
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Park Forest
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Bean
Dan White
Chicago
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White
Bytes Desk
Paul Green
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