Where is our congressman’s voice, condemning the sending of U.S. taxpayers' money and jobs overseas?

We are going down the super slide into a recession that will likely be the worst of a lifetime.

It is important to acknowledge and express thanks for something that will have an incredible impact on our community and its economy. Rick Nielsen, of Rockford’s own world-renowned band Cheap Trick, along with his friend, local developer Brent Johnson, broke ground on a $25 million entertainment and education complex last fall.

Rockford Association for Minority Management would like to thank the community for another great celebration of successful African-American students who portray excellence in academic achievement and community service.

In light of the recent announcement that United Airlines is pulling out of the Rockford airport, I think it is the time for Bob O’Brien to reflect.

Just last week the Pacific Research Institute ranked Illinois 47th in the country for tort costs and 46th in the nation for tort laws. This report confirms what we already know to be true — Illinois is “The Lawsuit Magnet of the Midwest.”

The editorial “Needs of tenants, landlords should be balanced” (Opinions, March 17) supports legislation requiring minimum $2,000 payouts plus security deposits per tenant for relocation from properties condemned.

The sales tax proposal in Machesney Park comes at a particularly bad time.

It’s time to let go of this nostalgic longing for the old Marshall Field’s that was a mainstay in Chicago’s Loop (BusinessRockford.com, Nov. 12).

On Nov. 6, Chuck Sweeny wrote in his column, “Nonprofits need to get creative in quest for funds.” As president of the Rockford Area Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, I would like to add a few comments to the conversation that in my opinion was begun with a sarcastic and cynical tone.

John Ekberg’s letter counseled Chrysler United Auto Workers members to vote yes on their tentative contract (“Before vote, think global,” Your Views, Oct. 26).

I support Congressman Don Manzullo’s opposition to the unnecessary expansion of the SCHIP program.

Kudos to Dan Arnold, owner of Road Ranger.

Slowly but surely, the United States is likely to have a competitive edge on goods imported from China.

Your share of our nation’s debt increased only $540 last year (the lowest since 2002). By my count, using numbers from bloomberg.com, your share of the total debt is now $30,000.