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Why don't adults get snow days
The passage describes heavy snowfall and families awaiting news of school closures. Children hear lists of closed schools, with Anna listed first and Zeigler waiting. Adults monitor TV and radio as they rush through morning routines, hoping for a snow day while kids look out the windows.
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Snow Day Reverie Halts Work for Parents Across Union County
In Union County parents scramble to arrange care as schools close for a snow day and buses roll, a Norman Rockwell moment gives way to cabin fever and workplace worry. The piece contrasts past and present attitudes toward snow days and questions why employers cannot grant them.
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Janie
Zeigler
Scouting For Food lesson expands minds and gratitude
Readers share how a Scout food drive changed youths views on wealth and generosity. A parent notes lessons on empathy and example as volunteers reflected on the abundance of their own homes while packing donations for the food pantry.
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Campaign reform raises concerns over self funding by candidates
The Federal Election Commission allows candidates to pay themselves a salary from campaign funds, equal to prior earnings, from filing to election day and only monthly. Deductions from campaign pay apply for income earned outside the campaign. Critics warn this could bias candidates toward donors and echo past Illinois abuses of campaign money.
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Not Your Fault McDonalds Obesity Suit Sparks Fuss
Leonard Pitts Jr argues a New York obesity class action against McDonald’s is cynical and blames individuals and parents for weight gain. He contends the suit parallels tobacco litigation but lacks accountability and ignores personal responsibility.
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