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| | Politics - November 18, 2009 |
| | Clock is ticking for decision on Hoan Bridge |
| | It's been a semi-charmed kind of life for the Hoan Bridge, the yellow-arched icon of Milwaukee's Lakefront. But time could be running out for the Hoan Bridge. Built in the early 1970s but not opened to traffic until 1977, the nearly two-mile span over the Milwaukee Harbor is in need of replacement or repair. |
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| | Marketplace - November 11, 2009 |
| | Doomsday takes a holiday in Wisconsin |
| | Those who still think Wisconsin is a terrible place to do business should rethink their stance; while the state's high taxes are still problematic, and closure of powerful automotive plants in Kenosha and Janesville hurt, the state is actually beginning to retrain and attract new jobs and companies across its borders. |
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| | Politics - November 9, 2009 |
| | Politicos react to passage of health care reform bill |
| | The Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representative approved a landmark health care reform bill Saturday night by a 220-215 vote. BizTimes Milwaukee collected reactions about the legislation from Wisconsin's Congressional delegation and others. Their comments follow. |
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| | Marketplace - November 4, 2009 |
| | Can Wandell steer Harley back to hog heaven? |
| | I have never played poker with Harley-Davidson CEO Keith Wandell. But if I did, and he went "all in" with his chips on a crucial hand, I'd look him in the eyes. And then I'd probably fold. |
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| | Marketplace - October 28, 2009 |
| | Micromanaging employees to death |
| | A natural reaction for many companies in the Great Recession has been to tighten managerial controls on everything from office supplies and cold-call sales schedules to travel expenses. The authors of a new book contend that "we are micromanaging our employees to death." |
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| | Politics - October 20, 2009 |
| | Barrett not likely to run for governor |
| | Democratic insiders believe Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett will decide not to launch a campaign to be Wisconsin's next governor, and some say Gov. Jim Doyle is "shopping" for another candidate to challenge Barbara Lawton for the party's nomination. |
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| | Marketplace - October 14, 2009 |
| | Turbulent times require bold leadership |
| | In the best of times, effective leadership is critical to the success of most companies. Now, you toss in the worst recession since the Great Depression, and strong leadership becomes a do-or-die proposition for most organizations. |
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| | Living - October 7, 2009 |
| | Twitter is no place for twits |
| | When do your employees stop becoming representatives of your company and start becoming private citizens? When are they officially off the clock? When they walk out the door at the end of the work day, are they private citizens who are no longer held to the same standards of behavior? When they get home, are they no longer considered to be on the job? |
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| | Politics - October 3, 2009 |
| | Chicago's Olympic loss leads to political pain |
| | Chicago's failed bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics was a defeat for the city, the region, the country and President Obama. It also left some of Milwaukee's business and civic leaders wondering what might have been. |
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| | Sports - October 2, 2009 |
| | Milwaukee leaders react to Chicago's Olympic elimination |
| | Chicago will not host the 2016 Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee today eliminated Chicago in the first round of voting for the host site. Here's reaction from several Milwaukee leaders. |
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