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Deals of the Hour / July 31, 2010, 1:40 am

Matt Capps Trade

Matt Capps Trade – The Washington Nationals traded their closer, Matt Capps, who was an all-star this year, to the Minnesota Twins, who are in the thick of a playoff hunt. They will receive their catching prospect ... (Source: News Spreadit.org 2010-07-31T03:25:18Z)

Rep. Charles Rangel Ethics Charges Deal

MYFOXNY.COM - Rep. Charles Rangel reached a deal Thursday morning to avoid a congressional trial on ethics charges. A jury of the New York congressman's House peers were ready to publicly discuss charges of ... (Source: myfoxny.com 2010-07-29T14:47:43Z)

Most Pakistanis View U.S. as Enemy, Want Afghan War to End, Survey Finds

Two-thirds of Pakistanis oppose the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan and roughly six in 10 think the U.S. is an enemy, according to a new survey. The data, released today by the nonpartisan Pew Research Center in ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-29T17:03:43Z)

Sam Bradford and the St. Louis Rams agree on gigantic contract

Three of the top five picks from the 2010 NFL draft signed their first pro contracts Friday, but there was none bigger -- in terms of both stature and money -- than the one placed in front of Sam Bradford. The ... (Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox 2010-07-31T07:21:31Z)

Sam Bradford agrees to record deal with Rams

ST. LOUIS — No. 1 overall draft pick Sam Bradford agreed to a six-year, $78 million contract with the St. Louis Rams on Friday night, with $50 million in guaranteed money. The Rams and the former Oklahoma ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-07-31T06:02:47Z)

Capps happy for opportunity with contending Twins

Washington Nationals closer Matt Capps delivers a pitch during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 29, 2010, in Washington. Capps picked up the save and the Nationals won 5-3 ... (Source: Times Union 2010-07-30T21:41:42Z)

Nuveen Investments Announces Strategic Combination with FAF Advisors

CHICAGO - (Business Wire) Nuveen Investments, Inc., a leading global provider of investment services to institutions and high-net-worth investors, today announced that U.S. Bancorp will receive a 9.5% stake in ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-07-30T19:47:10Z)

Congressman Rangel faces ethics charges

Washington -- Rep. Charles Rangel of New York was charged Thursday with 13 counts of violating House ethics rules, placing the Democrat's 40-year political career in jeopardy. A House ethics panel outlined the ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-30T23:00:27Z)

Jets extend coach Rex Ryan 2 years, give GM Mike Tannenbaum new deal

NEW YORK — The Jets have signed coach Rex Ryan to a two-year contract extension, and signed general manager Mike Tannenbaum to a new five-year deal … keeping both with the franchise through the 2014 season ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-07-30T20:08:39Z)

Philadelphia now armed after Roy Oswalt deal

W ith the trade deadline set for tomorrow at 4 p.m., the Philadelphia Phillies made the boldest move yet, getting right-hander Roy Oswalt and about $11 million from the Houston Astros for pitcher J.A. Happ and ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-31T05:34:09Z)

Rep. Charles Rangel hit with 13 ethics charges

WASHINGTON -- House investigators accused veteran New York Rep. Charles Rangel of 13 violations of congressional ethics standards on Thursday, throwing a cloud over his four-decade political career and raising worries ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-07-31T05:05:31Z)

House investigators recommended Rangel reprimand

By LARRY MARGASAK Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The panel that charged New York Democrat Charles Rangel with 13 counts of ethical misdeeds recommended he receive a relatively mild rebuke by the full House ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-30T21:13:04Z)

Jets extend Rex Ryan 2 years, give GM Mike Tannenbaum new deal

NEW YORK — Rex Ryan and Mike Tannenbaum will be together at least five more years, hoping to deliver the New York Jets a Super Bowl. The Jets signed the bold and brash Ryan to a two-year contract extension ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-07-30T20:37:17Z)

St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford agrees to 6-year, $78 million contract | NFL

ST. LOUIS — Sam Bradford, who was the first player drafted this year, agreed to a six-year, $78 million contract with the St. Louis Rams on Friday night, with a league-record $50 million in guaranteed money ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-07-31T05:26:59Z)

U.S. Bancorp, Nuveen In Asset-management Deal

BOSTON -- U.S. Bancorp Thursday said it has reached an agreement with Nuveen Investments Inc. in which U.S. Bancorp will take a 9.5% stake in Nuveen and cash consideration in exchange for the long-term asset management ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-07-29T14:19:05Z)

White says Perry used state fund to help man tied to land deal

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Bill White accused Gov. Rick Perry on Friday of trying to use tax dollars to help a businessman with ties to a land deal that made Perry hundreds of thousands of dollars. Perry's campaign ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-07-31T03:18:09Z)

Perry rival White endorsed by former Hutchison supporters

AUSTIN — More than a dozen prominent Dallas business and civic leaders, including several who supported Kay Bailey Hutchison in the Republican primary for governor, have signed a letter backing Democrat Bill ... (Source: McClatchy 2010-07-30T18:35:35Z)

House Panel Recommends Rangel Reprimand

(WASHINGTON) — The panel that charged New York Democrat Charles Rangel with 13 counts of ethical misdeeds recommended he receive a relatively mild rebuke by the full House, one of the investigators said Friday. The ... (Source: Time 2010-07-30T21:41:42Z)

Phillies give up two prospects but keep Singleton

As part of the deal that sent righthanded pitcher Roy Oswalt and cash consideration to the Phillies on Thursday, the team surrendered J.A. Happ and two minor-league prospects. The Astros acquired outfielder ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-31T07:00:03Z)

Jets extend contracts of Mike Tannenbaum and Rex Ryan

NEW YORK — The Jets have signed coach Rex Ryan to a two-year contract extension, and signed general manager Mike Tannenbaum to a new five-year deal — keeping both with the franchise through the 2014 season ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-07-30T19:47:10Z)

Rangel Accused Of 13 Violations

WASHINGTON (July 29, 2010)--A U.S. House investigatory panel Thursday alleged 13 violations of congressional ethics and federal statutes by veteran Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., despite efforts by Rangel's attorneys to ... (Source: KWTX 2010-07-29T18:58:15Z)

U.S. Bancorp Announces Strategic Alliance with Nuveen Investments

MINNEAPOLIS - (Business Wire) U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB) today announced that it will receive a 9.5 percent stake in Chicago-based Nuveen Investments and cash consideration in exchange for the long-term asset ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-07-30T19:54:20Z)

Twins deal top catching propect to pick up closer Matt Capps from Nationals

In the middle of another tight division race, the Minnesota Twins acquired All-Star closer Matt Capps from the Washington Nationals late Thursday night for prized catching prospect Wilson Ramos and minor ... (Source: Patriot-News Blogs 2010-07-30T09:45:53Z)

Investigators recommended reprimanding Rangel on ethical charges

WASHINGTON — The panel that charged New York Democrat Charles Rangel with 13 counts of ethical misdeeds recommended he receive a relatively mild rebuke by the full House, one of the investigators said Friday. The House ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-30T21:56:01Z)

Roy Oswalt to Philadelphia Phillies from Houston Astros: Fantasy Impact

In one of the most anticipated deals of the summer, the Houston Astros traded pitcher Roy Oswalt to the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday in exchange for J.A. Happ and two minor league prospects. Oswalt will make his ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-30T22:24:39Z)

Afghanistan and Pakistan Sign a Trade Deal, Representing a Thaw in Relations

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was greeted by Ghalib Iqbal, Pakistan's chief of protocol, in Islamabad on Sunday. The United States had prodded the two countries to sign the accord, calculating that it ... (Source: New York Times 2010-07-19T04:29:38Z)

Perry campaign paid Bell in dispute over 2006 race

Gov. Rick Perry's campaign paid former Democratic challenger Chris Bell more than $400,000 earlier this year to settle a lawsuit alleging Perry did not properly identify his campaign contributors when he beat Bell in ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-07-31T03:10:59Z)

Rangel hit with charges, deal uncertain

WASHINGTON — Republicans wanted an election-season ethics case against Democratic powerhouse Rep. Charles Rangel of New York. And now, it looks like they have one. A House ethics panel of four Democrats and ... (Source: Brenham Banner-Press 2010-07-30T18:28:26Z)

Veteran Rep. Charles Rangel accused of 13 ethics violations; plea deal may be too ...

However, he said, that phase is now over. "We are now in the trial phase," he said. A congressional trial could be avoided only if Rangel admitted to substantial violations, or resigned. Punishment could range from a ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-29T20:09:50Z)

Pakistan, Afghanistan sign trade pact

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Afghanistan sealed a landmark trade deal Sunday as U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton pushed the two neighbors to step up civilian cooperation and work together against al-Qaida and ... (Source: Athens Banner-Herald 2010-07-19T04:29:38Z)

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