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An Open Letter to President-Elect Obamanew
Before Tuesday's election results were announced, we asked our fellow Milwaukeeans: If you could sit with the next president for two minutes, what would you tell him about your area of expertise? Here's what they had to say.
Shepherd Express |
Staff |
11-10-2008 |
Commentary
Barack Obama for Presidentnew
The 2008 election could alter our course, and Sen. Barack Obama is the one person who could transform that desire for change into real results. That’s why Obama has earned the endorsement of the Shepherd Express as the next president of the United States.
Shepherd Express |
Staff |
02-15-2008 |
Commentary
Wisconsin Aims to Crack Down on Scrap Thievesnew
The dramatic growth in evictions because of mortgage foreclosures has been good news for those who break into vacant houses to steal and sell metal, but selling such contraband metal could become much more difficult if Assembly Bill 560 passes before the state Legislature adjourns in spring.
Shepherd Express |
Staff |
01-04-2008 |
Business & Labor
Virtual School Isn't a Public Schoolnew
Court rules against taxpayer-funded home-schooling scheme.
Shepherd Express |
Staff |
12-14-2007 |
Education
Tags: Education
Wisconsin Dems' Health Care Plan Gets GOP Supportnew
Former Tommy Thompson aide wants universal health care coverage.
Shepherd Express |
Staff |
07-16-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Hurtgen Case Deserves Another Looknew
U.S. Attorney says ex-Tommy Thompson aide should be charged.
Shepherd Express |
Staff |
04-27-2007 |
Politics
Vote Like Your Life Depends on Itnew

In its endorsement of John Kerry, the Shepherd-Express cites the situation in Iraq, the likelihood the draft will be reinstituted and George W. Bush's opposition to stem-cell research as some of the reasons Americans' lives depend on who gets elected to the presidency.
Shepherd Express |
Staff |
11-01-2004 |
Commentary