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Deals of the Hour / June 17, 2010, 11:11 am

Stock futures gain after Spain bond sale

U.S. stock futures were pointing to a stronger open today after Spain's government raised almost $4.3 billion in a bond auction. Spain, which has been struggling to address its debt, raised nearly $4.3 billion in an ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-06-17T17:46:22Z)

Clinton, Gates urge Senate to approve arms treaty

Washington (CNN) -- The Obama administration pushed for Senate approval of the new nuclear arms treaty with Russia on Thursday, hoping to win over Republican lawmakers concerned the pact imposes limits on U.S. missile ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-17T17:46:22Z)

Greece beats 10-man Nigeria 2-1

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa (AP) -- Now that Greece has scored a goal and won a match, this World Cup is a success. The Greeks claimed their first World Cup win by rallying to beat 10-man Nigeria 2-1 in Group B on ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-17T18:00:41Z)

BP Chief to Express Contrition in Remarks to Panel

President Obama said that in talks with Mr. Svanberg, he had emphasized the desperation of many people on the Gulf Coast. Mr. Hayward has faced withering criticism for his response to the spill, and was expected to ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-17T17:46:22Z)

Facing Congressional Wrath, BP Chief Apologizes for Oil Disaster

BP CEO Tony Hayward arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, June 17, 2010, to testify before the House Oversight and Investigations subcommittee hearing on "the role of BP in the Deepwater Horizon Explosion and ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-17T18:07:51Z)

Rep. Joe Barton Apologizes to BP's Tony Hayward for White House "Shakedown" (Video)

BP CEO Tony Hayward is in the midst of a harsh grilling today on Capitol Hill, where he is testifying House Committee on Energy and Commerce hearing on "The Role of BP in the Deepwater Horizon Explosion and Oil Spill ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-17T17:53:32Z)

SOCCER 5 USA Launches 5v5 World Cup 2010 and Announces Arrival of Latest Playing ...

Soccer 5 USA announced the Soccer 5 World Cup 2010, to be held now through to July 11th at the Kendall Soccer Park. Soccer 5 USA is an organization whose goal is to encourage interest in 5v5 soccer matches. 5v5 soccer is ... (Source: PRWeb 2010-06-17T17:03:25Z)

L-attorney Files Formal Complaint With UK F.S.A Against Petrocapital Resources PLC

VADUZ , Liechtenstein , June 17, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- L-attorney acting for a substantial shareholder group of the oil and gas investment Firm Petrocapital Resources PLC, has filed an exhaustive complaint with the F.S.A ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-17T17:53:32Z)

World Cup organizers urge local fans to back other teams if South Africa exits early

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — It's come to this. With the home team at risk of an embarrassing early exit, South African officials are asking local fans to find other World Cup teams to root for. Even the vuvuzelas, those din ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-17T17:53:32Z)

BP CEO Tony Hayward: Don't Blame Me

The first phase of BP CEO Tony Hayward's testimony before a House panel was marked by claims of being "deeply sorry" and "personally devastated" by the environmental calamity that has unleashed millions of barrels of oil ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-17T17:53:32Z)

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