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Deals of the Hour / July 28, 2010, 2:39 pm

Judge Susan Bolton blocks parts of Arizona immigration law

A federal judge has put the most controversial sections of the law on hold until the courts resolve the issues, in what could be a long legal battle. Gov. Jan Brewer calls today's ruling by U.S. District Judge Susan ... (Source: Today's THV 2010-07-28T20:39:39Z)

Judge Reccomends No Charges Against Paterson

ALBANY - A state report today recommended no criminal charges against Gov. David Paterson for his intervention in a domestic-violence case involving a top aide, but the report found the governor engaged in "errors in ... (Source: WGRZ TV 2010-07-28T20:03:52Z)

Immigration part of Tennessee 6th District race

Republican candidates for the seat include state Sens. Diane Black of Gallatin and Jim Tracy of Shelbyville, former Rutherford County Republican Party Chairwoman Lou Ann Zelenik, retired Army Reserve Maj. Gen ... (Source: Daily News Journal 2010-07-28T08:00:52Z)

Judge blocks controversial sections of Arizona's new immigration law

PHOENIX (AP) — A judge has blocked the most controversial sections of Arizona's new immigration law from taking effect Thursday, handing a major legal victory to opponents of the crackdown. The law will still take ... (Source: FOX43.com 2010-07-28T17:12:04Z)

Lawyer who defended Iranian woman in stoning case is missing, says Amnesty ...

CAIRO - Amnesty International accused Iran of harassing the lawyer of a woman sentenced to death by stoning, saying Wednesday that he has gone missing and two of his relatives have been detained. A blog ... (Source: Canada East 2010-07-28T19:20:55Z)

Mexico's Vicente Fox Says Arizona Law Is 'Xenophobic'

(Adds background on Arizona law starting in third paragraph.) July 28 (Bloomberg) -- Former Mexican President Vicente Fox said an Arizona law to stem illegal immigration is "xenophobic" and unfairly ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-28T17:40:42Z)

Immigration, diversity part of 6th District congressional race

Republican candidates for the seat include state Sens. Diane Black of Gallatin and Jim Tracy of Shelbyville, former Rutherford County Republican Party Chairwoman Lou Ann Zelenik, and retired Army Reserve Maj ... (Source: Jackson Sun 2010-07-27T17:06:05Z)

Judge blocks part of controversial Arizona immigration law

A federal judge has blocked one of the most controversial sections of a tough Arizona immigration law, granting a preliminary injunction Wednesday that prevents police from questioning people about their immigration ... (Source: CNN (blog) 2010-07-28T20:32:30Z)

UPDATE 3-Mexico forms watchdog to head off financial crises

MEXICO CITY, July 28 (Reuters) - Mexico created a board of regulators on Wednesday to identify future dangers to its financial system and head off crises like the global market meltdown of 2008. Mexico is one ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-28T21:08:17Z)

Obamacare will create doctor shortages

Surveys among medical doctors during the health care debate showed that one out of three physicians intended to leave the profession of Obamacare became law. With the law on the books, many in the medical profession are ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-21T01:14:00Z)

Judge blocks parts of Arizona immigration law

A judge has blocked the most controversial sections of Arizona's new immigration law from taking effect Thursday, handing a major legal victory to opponents of the crackdown. The law will still take effect ... (Source: Salon 2010-07-28T17:12:04Z)

WikiLeaks Documents Reveal Extent of Pakistani ISI Activity in Afghanistan

Officials in the United States may be considering Pfc. Bradley Manning as a "person of interest" in their investigation into the leaked Afghan "war diary" made public by whistle-blower Website WikiLeaks, but a retired ... (Source: New American 2010-07-28T21:22:36Z)

Mexico's Vicente Fox Says Arizona Law Is `Xenophobic'

Former Mexican President Vicente Fox said an Arizona law to stem illegal immigration is "xenophobic" and unfairly attacks immigrants contributing to the state's economy. "I think xenophobic measures ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-28T18:52:17Z)

AG Report: Gov Showed Bad Judgment, Did Not Break Law

Gov. David Paterson showed bad judgment but did not break the law when he contacted an alleged domestic violence victim, sources tell NBCNewYork, according to a new report released today by the Attorney General's office ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-28T17:55:01Z)

OP-ED: The desperation of an Afghan deal

The Wikileaks document download -- illustrating Afghan corruption, Pakistani duplicity and Taliban toughness -- revealed little that is new. But it will intensify a popular kind of desperation. A consensus is ... (Source: York Dispatch Online 2010-07-28T15:03:13Z)

Matt Barnes-to-Toronto Deal Dead?

At one point last night, everyone assumed Matt Barnes would be living and working in Toronto next season. Barnes certainly did . Now, however, that might not be the case. Indications are that Matt isn't headed to ... (Source: SLAM 2010-07-20T12:56:41Z)

Judge Susan Bolton Blocks Part of Arizona Illegal Immigration Law SB 1070

(July 28)--U.S. District Court Judge Susan Bolton announced she was blocking portions of Arizona's highly contentious new illegal immigration law, SB 1070 just one day before it was set to take effect. According to the ... (Source: AOL News 2010-07-28T17:40:42Z)

Obamacare's Political Future

J uly 1 was a milestone of sorts for Obamacare: It was the 100th day since the president signed the sweeping legislation into law. The Democrats who pushed it through to enactment in the most polarizing debate in years ... (Source: Article.nationalreview.com 2010-07-27T13:02:42Z)

Controversial Arizona immigration law set to go into effect Thursday

PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona's new immigration law takes effect Thursday and it's likely to bring out police and protesters. Officers are getting last-minute training on the law, including how to avoid racial profiling, while ... (Source: KTRE 2010-07-28T17:12:04Z)

Frightening New Chart of Health Care Bureaucracy Available

Do you remember the charts that came out last year to help us understand and navigate the maze that was the proposal for ObamaCare? Well, they were pretty tame compared to the 2,801-page finished product that the ... (Source: Dakota Voice 2010-07-28T19:28:04Z)

Target testing new law on corporate donations

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Target Corp.'s CEO on Tuesday defended the discount retailer's political donations to a Minnesota group helping the state's Republican candidate for governor, telling employees at its Minneapolis ... (Source: Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce 2010-07-28T06:56:27Z)

Immigration Part of Tenn. 6Th District Race

CARTHAGE, Tenn. (AP) Immigration and diversity have become hot topics on the campaign trail in the 6th District as candidates seek to succeed retiring Democratic U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon. Republican candidates ... (Source: WNCT 2010-07-27T16:08:49Z)

WikiLeaks Founder On Afghan War Diary: Evidence Of War Crimes In Leaked Documents

LONDON — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said Monday he believes there is evidence of war crimes in the thousands of pages of leaked U.S. military documents relating to the war in Afghanistan. The remarks came after ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-07-28T21:22:36Z)

Lawyer who defended Iranian woman in stoning case is missing, Amnesty International ...

CAIRO (AP) — Amnesty International says the lawyer defending a woman sentenced to death by stoning has apparently gone missing, and two of his relatives have been detained. Tehran said earlier this month ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-28T18:59:26Z)

Should Celtics Sign Matt Barnes If Deal With Raptors Falls Through?

Matt Barnes may not be signing with the Raptors after all. According to the Toronto Sun, the Raptors were supposed to complete a sign-and-trade deal with the Orlando Magic for Barnes, who would be paid between ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-21T02:04:06Z)

Paterson won't face criminal charges for interfering in case

An investigation into involvement by Gov. David Paterson, state police and others in a domestic incident by a Paterson aide has determined that Paterson used poor judgment in contacting the alleged victim but has cleared ... (Source: Rochester Business Journal 2010-07-28T19:49:33Z)

Target Corp. donates to GOP group backing Emmer

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Target Corp. on Tuesday defended the use of its new freedom to spend money on political campaigns as employees and gay organizations criticized a $150,000 donation that will help a Minnesota GOP ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-28T20:46:49Z)

Target CEO defends donations aiding anti-gay candidate for governor in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Target Corp.'s CEO on Tuesday, July 27 defended the discount retailer's political donations to a Minnesota group helping the state's Republican candidate for governor, telling employees at its ... (Source: Dallas Voice 2010-07-28T19:06:36Z)

Matt Barnes may join Toronto Raptors, but deal isn't finalized

ESPN.com reported that the Orlando Magic and the Raptors may have to agree to a sign-and-trade deal in order for Barnes to go to Toronto. Yet it's unclear whether the Magic have the salary-cap exceptions to ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-20T06:44:28Z)

Wife and Brother-in-Law of Iranian 'Stoning' Defense Lawyer Are Arrested, Reports ...

Amnesty International is calling on its worldwide membership to appeal to Iranian authorities to release the wife and brother-in-law of leading human rights lawyer Mohammad Mostafaei, who defended Sakineh Mohammadi ... (Source: Amnesty International USA 2010-07-26T23:55:18Z)

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