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Deals of the Hour / September 18, 2010, 12:41 pm

Poll shows Deal leading close race

... Nathan Deal holds a slim lead in the governor's race, with Democrat Roy Barnes within striking ... conducted for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the Georgia Newspaper Partnership. But given the margin of ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-18T04:43:12Z)

Cuomo, Hevesi fundraiser agree to deal in pension probe

A state official says New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is expected to announce that he has ... The agreement is with Bill White, a former president of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in Manhattan. (Source: New York Post 2010-09-16T15:51:17Z)

Chesapeake: Eagle Ford JV Ahead

Chesapeake ... next JV for its Eagle Ford properties in south Texas, according to an article published in Bloomberg. According to the news website, those familiar with this development believe Reliance Industries ... (Source: Zacks.com 2010-09-17T17:23:10Z)

Doheny, Hoffman square off in primary

Touting experience in the business realm, 23rd Congressional District Republican hopefuls Matt Doheny and Doug Hoffman both believe they can change Washington, D.C.'s political environment and help pull ... (Source: Recordernews.com 2010-09-12T23:55:38Z)

$1M deal reached in NY state pension fund probe

state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday. The agreement is with Bill White, a former president of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City who raised funds for former state Comptroller ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-16T22:17:50Z)

George Will: A cautionary tale of New Deal bureaucracy

it was a tailoring and cleaning establishment owned and run by Jacob Maged, 49. With his responsibilities ... Administration was an administrative mechanism for the National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933, (Source: Billings Gazette 2010-09-17T05:55:58Z)

India's Sahara group makes $2 billion offer for MGM's debt

LOS ANGELES — Sahara ... day after MGM said it had gotten another extension on an agreement to put off interest payments on about $4 billion in debt until Oct. 29. The studio has rights to the James Bond franchise ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-18T06:59:12Z)

Paris Hilton Agrees To Plea Deal In Las Vegas Drug Case

... district attorney in Las Vegas says Hotel heiress and reality TV star Paris Hilton ... inside the Wynn resort, after police say a small plastic bag containing 0.8 grams of cocaine fell out of her Chanel purse as ... (Source: KWTX 2010-09-18T17:29:08Z)

India's Sahara group takes stab at MGM studio

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Sahara ... day after MGM said it had gotten another extension on an agreement to put off interest payments on about $4 billion in debt until Oct. 29. The studio has rights to the James Bond ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-09-18T08:53:44Z)

UAL, Continental stockholders approve deal

... parent UAL Corp. will own 55 percent of the new company, to be called United Continental Holdings Inc. and based in United's hometown of Chicago. It will be led by Continental Airlines Inc. CEO Jeff Smisek. (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-09-18T06:59:12Z)

Hilton plea deal avoids felony

LAS VEGAS – Paris Hilton will serve a year of ... was arrested inside the Wynn resort, after police say a small plastic bag containing 0.8 grams of cocaine fell out of her Chanel purse as she reached for a tube of ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-09-18T06:59:12Z)

UAL, Continental deal gets shareholders' OK

... parent UAL Corp. will own 55 percent of the new company, to be called United Continental Holdings Inc. and based in United's hometown of Chicago. It will be led by Continental Airlines Inc. CEO Jeff Smisek. (Source: Bradenton Herald 2010-09-18T04:14:34Z)

Narrow poll lead for Deal

... Nathan Deal narrowly leads Democrat Roy Barnes in the governor's race, according to a new Georgia Newspaper Partnership poll, but Republicans ... Mason-Dixon Managing Director Brad Coker said. Barnes, (Source: Athens Banner-Herald 2010-09-18T04:21:43Z)

NY-23: Republicans promise conservative philosophy, but offer few specifics

In their final debate last night, Republicans Matt Doheny and Doug Hoffman both claimed to be the true conservative running for congress in the 23rd district. The two men, who hope to unseat Democrat Bill Owens ... (Source: North Country Public Radio 2010-09-08T11:07:17Z)

Reliance in talks to buy US shale stake

Energy major Reliance Industries is in talks with US-based Chesapeake Energy to buy a stake in Eagle Ford shale gas project, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Friday. Financial terms of the deal ... (Source: Daily News and Analysis 2010-09-17T05:13:01Z)

Serbia calls for 'dialogue' with Kosovo after EU deal

Serbia has agreed ... Council permanent members who also oppose Kosovo's independence -- might have approached a majority of 192 UN member states. Serbian President Boris Tadic, who met with EU foreign policy chief ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-09-08T18:52:34Z)

A tale of a man pressed into conformity

it was a tailoring and cleaning establishment owned and run by Jacob Maged, 49. With his responsibilities ... Administration was an administrative mechanism for the National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933, (Source: LJWORLD 2010-09-18T06:59:12Z)

Sahara India Pariwar takes stab at MGM studio

LOS ANGELES: Sahara ... a day after MGM said it had gotten another extension on an agreement to put off interest payments on about $4 billion in debt until Oct. 29. The studio has rights to the James Bond franchise ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-09-17T20:22:07Z)

EU sees new momentum in Serbia's membership bid

Serbia has gained new momentum on its path to join the European Union after agreeing to negotiate with its former province of Kosovo, the EU's enlargement ... after meeting Serbian President Boris Tadic and other top ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-17T16:04:25Z)

Paris Hilton cuts plea deal on drug charges

LAS VEGAS — Paris Hilton will serve a year of ... was arrested inside the Wynn resort, after police say a small plastic bag containing 0.8 grams of cocaine fell out of her Chanel purse as she reached for a tube of ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-09-18T09:22:22Z)

APNewsBreak: Hevesi backer agrees to NY AG deal

AP) — A state official says New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is expected to announce that ... The agreement is with Bill White, a former president of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in Manhattan. (Source: Newsday 2010-09-16T17:17:11Z)

Reliance To Join Hands With Chesapeake Energy For Shale Gas Project?

Reliance Industries is likely to struck deal with the U.S.-based Chesapeake Energy, reports said on Friday. The deal would be to buy stake in Eagle Ford shale gas project. According to sources, the deal is likely to ... (Source: indiaserver.com 2010-09-17T11:32:24Z)

EU Enlargement Commissioner to propose concrete topics for Serbia-Kosovo dialog

EU Enlargement Commissioner ... topics and the focus will be put on issues concerning Serbia's position on the status of Kosovo. During his visit Fule will meet with Serbian President Boris Tadic, Prime Minister ... (Source: Focus Infomation 2010-09-17T15:35:47Z)

Will: Tailor found himself pressed into conformity

it was a tailoring and cleaning establishment owned and run by Jacob Maged, 49. With his responsibilities ... Administration was an administrative mechanism for the National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933, (Source: Erie Times-News 2010-09-18T05:54:47Z)

Upstate Tea Party chairman blasts Doug Hoffman campaign

Mark Barie blasted Doug Hoffman, but stopped short of endorsing Matt Doheny. The two candidates battled in the primary race for the Republican line with the winner undetermined as of press time. "I am very ... (Source: Fulton Valley News 2010-09-18T06:16:15Z)

Poll: Deal holds small lead over Barnes

DALTON — Republican Nathan Deal holds a slim lead in the governor's race, with Democrat Roy Barnes within ... Journal-Constitution and the Georgia Newspaper Partnership ... Brad Coker, managing director of Mason ... (Source: Daily Citizen-News 2010-09-18T05:40:28Z)

Citigroup deals away student loan business

Citigroup said Friday it is selling its student loan business and about $32 billion in related assets to Discover Financial Services and the student lender Sallie Mae, Citi's latest move to focus on its ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-09-18T05:40:28Z)

Shareholders approve UAL, Continental deal

... United parent UAL Corp. will own 55 percent of the new company, to be called United Continental Holdings Inc. and based in United's hometown of Chicago. It will be led by Continental Airlines Inc. CEO Jeff Smisek. (Source: Desert Sun 2010-09-18T08:17:57Z)

Citigroup exits student loan business

Financial services giant Citigroup said Friday it will sell off its student loan business to Sallie Mae and Discover Financial Services, a move that consolidates the sector after the federal government ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-18T04:50:21Z)

Citigroup decides to drop student loan business

Financial services giant Citigroup said Friday that it will sell off its student loan business to Sallie Mae and Discover Financial Services, a move that consolidates the sector after the government took ... (Source: Olympian 2010-09-18T07:06:22Z)

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