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Deals of the Hour / September 15, 2010, 8:40 am

Hertz raises offer for Dollar Thrifty

Hertz Global Holdings Inc. raised its offer for Tulsa-based Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. to $1.56 billion, topping Avis Budget Group Inc.'s latest bid. Hertz said Dollar Thrifty shareholders will ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-09-13T12:48:44Z)

Delaware elections: Christine O'Donnell defeats Mike Castle in GOP Senate race ...

Insurgent candidate Christine O'Donnell resoundingly defeated Rep. Mike Castle in Tuesday's Republican primary for the U.S. Senate, drawing inspiration and money from anti-incumbent tea partiers. O'Donnell ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-09-15T07:45:43Z)

Details on Hertz's new offer for car rental company Dollar Thrifty, tops Avis ...

NEW OFFER: Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. has accepted a sweetened takeover bid from Hertz Global Holdings Inc. The $1.43 billion proposal includes $50 per share, up from $41. It trumps a $1.3 billion cash-and ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-13T16:30:38Z)

Suspect in Detroit plane attack plot hints at plea

2010 | 12:11 a.m. A Nigerian man charged with trying to blow up an international flight with nearly ... Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab didn't offer a specific reason for his displeasure with the four-lawyer, publicly ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-09-15T07:17:05Z)

Detroit bomb plot suspect fires lawyers, hints at plea deal

DETROIT -- A Nigerian man charged with trying to blow up an international flight with nearly 300 ... Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab didn't offer a specific reason for his displeasure with the four-lawyer, publicly ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-09-14T03:57:50Z)

Suspect In Detroit Plane Attack Hints at Plea

DETROIT | A Nigerian man charged with trying to blow up an international flight with nearly 300 ... Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab didn't offer a specific reason for his displeasure with the four-lawyer, publicly financed ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-09-14T02:39:05Z)

Tea Party-Backed O'Donnell Upsets Castle in Delaware GOP Race

... Tea Party activist and Palin-backed candidate: investor Brian Murphy. But he failed to pick ... and is eyeing a November rematch against Democratic incumbent Martin O'Malley, who beat him in 2006.  Many pages ... (Source: Myfoxla.com 2010-09-15T07:31:24Z)

Big night for tea party: O'Donnell wins Delaware

... Congress who have lost primaries to eight, five Republicans and three Democrats. But that list does not include a lengthy list of GOP contenders ... diplomatic row over the arrest of a Chinese fishing captain ... (Source: Goshen News 2010-09-15T02:52:13Z)

State and national tax policy

... Congress borrowed billions from the Chinese to give the top 2 percent income ... wage earners while allowing the same tax cuts for the wealthy to expire ["House GOP leader says he'd vote for tax cuts that ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-09-13T22:57:11Z)

UPDATE 1-Casey's says willing to talk with Couche-Tard

... Reuters) - Casey ... Alimentation Couche-Tard ADTb.TO, but that Couche-Tard's takeover offer of $38.50 a share was too low to be the basis for talks. "We are, of course, willing to extend to an interested party (Source: Reuters 2010-09-14T18:23:59Z)

Christine O'Donnell -- Crusader for Chastity -- Wins GOP Senate Nomination with ...

... Tea Party-Backed O'Donnell Upsets GOP With Senate Primary Win in Delaware " New York Times, "G.O.P. Insurgents Win in Del. and N.Y." by Jeff Zeleny Washington Post, "Christine O'Donnell upsets Mike Castle in ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-15T05:22:33Z)

Old Republic Declares Cash Dividend on Common Stock

CHICAGO , Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE: ORI ) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on the common stock of 17.25 cents per share. This ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-09-15T11:13:18Z)

Casey's says willing to talk with Couche-Tard

TORONTO — Casey ... Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard, but that Couche Tard's takeover offer of US$38.50 a share was too low to be the basis for talks. "We are, of course, willing to extend to an interested ... (Source: Financial Post 2010-09-14T18:52:37Z)

Hertz Lifts Dollar Thrifty Offer to $1.56 Billion, Outbids Avis

Sept. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Hertz Global Holdings Inc. raised its offer for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. to $1.56 billion, topping Avis Budget Group Inc.'s latest bid. Hertz offered $43.60 and 0.6366 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-13T04:06:11Z)

Envoy: Pope protesters must be responsible

Sept. 15 (UPI) -- The British ambassador to the Vatican reminded would-be protesters during Pope Benedict XVI's visit ... scheduled to finish with the beatification of British Cardinal John Henry Newman, a Catholic ... (Source: United Press International 2010-09-15T13:43:37Z)

Pelosi touts Dems' small-business push

GOP opponents have labeled the program a "mini-TARP," but with outgoing Ohio ... For the defense: Defending the administration's and Congress' much-criticized economic record, Pelosi said "we have put the country on ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-14T09:27:07Z)

New Cell Site Helps El Sobrante, CA Residents and Visitors Make More Calls and ...

Verizon Wireless plans to launch its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless services in 25 to 30 markets nationally. LTE will offer customers who live, work or travel in these markets significantly greater speed and ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-09-15T13:22:09Z)

GOP Delaware Senate Nominee Christine O'Donnell a Staunch Supporter of Ex-Gay ...

Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Truth Wins Out called on GOP Senate nominee Christine O'Donnell, last night ... Donnell defeated nine-term Representative Mike Castle, a mainstay in Delaware politics and a ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-09-15T12:53:31Z)

Pope travels to Britain amid indifference, outrage

VATICAN CITY—Pope Benedict XVI takes his campaign to revive ... paying 25 pounds for tickets and transport to the main event: the beatification Sunday of Cardinal John Henry Newman in Birmingham. Government ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-15T13:36:28Z)

Airgas Board of Directors to Review Revised Unsolicited Tender Offer From Air Products

RADNOR, Pa., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today noted that Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD) ("Air Products") has announced a revised tender offer to acquire all ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-09-06T22:08:13Z)

New Cell Site Helps Tomales, CA Residents and Visitors Make More Calls and ...

Verizon Wireless plans to launch its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless services in 25 to 30 markets nationally. LTE will offer customers who live, work or travel in these markets significantly greater speed and ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-09-15T13:22:09Z)

Pope calls for respect for religious freedom, peace in South Asia

Writing about the life of Cardinal John Henry Newman, who ... Catholics catch a glimpse of in Pope Benedict XVI," he wrote. "As could be foreseen, some controversy has arisen over the beatification of Newman," who ... (Source: Catholic News 2010-09-15T14:40:53Z)

Jack Link's Beef Jerky buying JBS plant

Jack Link is acquiring a plant in Mankato, Minn., that employs 85 workers. The facility produces meat snacks under the Pioneer brand and other private labels ... Minong-based Jack Link's has also entered into a joint ... (Source: Minneapolis-St Paul Business Journal 2010-09-14T15:39:21Z)

Jack Link's acquires Mankato snack meat manufacturer

MINONG, Wis. – Jack Link's Beef Jerky today ... currently manufactures packaged meat snack products under the Pioneer snack brand and other private labels. Jack Link's plans to retain current management and ... (Source: Daily Telegram 2010-09-13T22:07:05Z)

Casey's says willing to talk with Couche-Tard

... Reuters) - Casey ... Alimentation Couche-Tard ADTb.TO, but that Couche-Tard's takeover offer of $38.50 a share was too low to be the basis for talks. "We are, of course, willing to extend to an interested party (Source: Reuters Canada 2010-09-14T18:52:37Z)

New Cell Site Helps Newark, CA Residents and Visitors Make More Calls and Connect ...

Verizon Wireless plans to launch its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless services in 25 to 30 markets nationally. LTE will offer customers who live, work or travel in these markets significantly greater speed and ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-15T01:54:57Z)

MINONG - Jack Link's acquires Minnesota snack meat plant

currently manufactures packaged meat snack products under the Pioneer snack brand and other private labels. Jack Link's plans to retain current management and employees at the Minnesota plant. In addition to the ... (Source: Biz Times 2010-09-14T12:11:45Z)

Ehrlich, O'Malley bound for rematch

... Palin-endorsed Brian Murphy for the Republican nomination on Tuesday, and Gov. Martin O'Malley won easily in the Democratic ... an 18-year-old who is active in the tea party. Tough primary battles will also be ... (Source: Cumberland Times-News 2010-09-15T11:56:15Z)

Pierre Brondeau Elected Chairman of FMC Corporation

... PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FMC Corporation ( NYSE: FMC ) today announced that ... Walter , who retired earlier this year from FMC and will retire from the board of directors on Sept. 30, 2010 , as part of the ... (Source: paidContent.org 2010-09-15T12:53:31Z)

Tea party' favorite O'Donnell defeats veteran lawmaker in Delaware

... Tea party ... Brian Murphy in the state's GOP primary for governor. Murphy was given little chance, even though he won Palin's endorsement last month. Ehrlich now faces a rematch with Gov. Martin O'Malley, (Source: Joplin Globe 2010-09-15T13:07:50Z)

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