Entries Tagged as 'Features'

Bill Milliken @ 90

February 21st, 2012 · No Comments

William G. Milliken turns 90 on March 26. While getting out the cake and candles, it’s a good time to swap a few stories and reflect on what the state’s longest serving governor means to Michigan.

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Lessons Still Worth Learning — Even for Conservatives

February 20th, 2012 · 1 Comment

While the Michigan GOP of 2012 is a long way from the Republican Party built by Gov. Milliken, there are some lessons to be learned.

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Ushering in a Season of Unparalleled Environmental Protections

February 20th, 2012 · 1 Comment

Bill Milliken was the right man in the right state at the right time to help lead a revolution in environmental protection

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The Future Governor and LBJ — There’s the Rub

February 20th, 2012 · No Comments

Lyndon Johnson, a master at massaging egos, legislation and votes, never said why he felt compelled to turn his attentions to the younger man’s shoulders.

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Establishing the Modern Era of Ethics Reform

February 20th, 2012 · 1 Comment

Governor William Milliken transformed how public officials conduct the public’s business.

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Milliken and Young — America’s Political “Odd Couple”

February 20th, 2012 · No Comments

Cover Story Milliken and Young – America’s Political ‘Odd Couple’ by Bob BergFebruary 21, 2012 There are, of course, many aspects of the career of Governor William G. Milliken that deserve celebration. One of the most unique is the strong partnership he formed with Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young. These two men from two different [...]

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More than a Nice Guy — Tough on the Tough Issues

February 20th, 2012 · 2 Comments

With the perspective of time and the insights born of my own long association with political deal making, I recognize now that Milliken was much more than a nice guy.

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Pocketbook Predictions for Presidential Elections

February 2nd, 2012 · 4 Comments

Why the economy is likely to defeat President Obama.

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Gerald Ford, Race & the Presidency

January 16th, 2012 · No Comments

Close examination of Ford’s presidency reveals a mixed record on civil rights.

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State of the Arts

December 18th, 2011 · 1 Comment

Arts Groups Moving Forward Despite Years of Funding Woes

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