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Deals of the Hour / June 28, 2010, 3:11 pm

Scrambling for Senate votes on Wall Street reform

The smooth passage of the final Wall Street reform bill later this week just got tougher. Senate Democrats on Monday were scrambling to secure the 60 votes they need to overcome a GOP filibuster following the death of ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-28T20:53:45Z)

Elena Kagan's Opening Statement: Excerpts

The White House has released excerpts from Supreme Court Nominee Elena Kagan's opening statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Kagan is expected to speak late this afternoon, following opening statements from ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-28T21:00:55Z)

New York Fed probes Wall Street exposure to BP: sources

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has been probing major financial firms' exposure to BP Plc to ensure that if the oil giant buckles under the costs of the Gulf oil spill, it won't put Wall Street ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-28T21:36:42Z)

New Bank Taxes May Derail Financial Reform Bill

Some $20 billion in new bank taxes and fees that were added to the financial reform bill at the last minute could end up sinking the entire legislation. The new bank taxes, officially known as the "Financial Crisis ... (Source: CNBC 2010-06-28T21:43:52Z)

U.S. Supreme Court extends gun-owner rights nationwide

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court today held that Americans have the right to own a gun for self-defense anywhere they live, advancing a recent trend by the John Roberts-led bench to embrace gun rights. By a 5-4 ... (Source: Dubuque Telegraph Herald 2010-06-28T21:58:11Z)

Mount Kisko Borders Supports Local Veterans Teams with Disabled American Veterans to ...

MOUNT KISKO, N.Y., June 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mount Kisko Borders store is teaming with the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) to host a Mobile Service Office (MSO) July 2 to support the needs of local veterans. (Logo ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-28T21:08:04Z)

First Niagara (FNFG), Community Bank System (CBU) Shielded From Economic Turmoil With ...

67 WALL STREET, New York - June 28, 2010 - The Wall Street Transcript has just published its S&L, Investment Bank and Asset Management Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-28T19:42:10Z)

Morrow a solid start Tuesday

Selected notes: • Gavin Floyd has had an odd couple of years, reviving his career with a sub-4.00 ERA in 2008 that actually saw him get incredibly lucky. The following year, he pitched much better but saw slightly ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-28T20:53:45Z)

Democrats, again, look for 60 votes for bank bill

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A sweeping overhaul of financial regulations faced new obstacles in the Senate on Monday - the loss of one and potentially two crucial votes to guarantee its passage. The death of Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-28T22:05:20Z)

Interest rates fall again on investor pessimism

NEW YORK — A darkening view of the economy sent bond market interest rates to their lowest level in 14 months and kept many investors out of the stock market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note, considered a ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-28T21:51:01Z)

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