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Deals of the Hour / September 27, 2010, 11:43 am

Southwest, AirTran combined will top Delta at IND

Southwest Airlines and AirTran made up a third of the passenger traffic at Indianapolis International Airport in the first six months of this year. Delta carried nearly 25 percent of the airport's passengers from January through July, followed by ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-09-27T18:22:53Z)

House leader: Tax cut vote won't happen this week

W ASHINGTON — The second-ranking House Democratic leader says the House probably won't vote this week on extending middle-class tax cuts and will deal instead with the issue after the elections. Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland says that because the ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-26T18:59:52Z)

2 Utah councils vote to ban sale, use of 'spice'

OGDEN, Utah (AP) -- Two northern Utah municipalities have voted to ban the sale, use and possession of spice, a blend of herbs and chemicals that produces a marijuana-like high. Ogden's ban takes effect immediately, although the police chief said it could ... (Source: ksl.com 2010-09-15T21:43:14Z)

UPDATE 3-Brazil basks in record Petrobras deal, shares sag

SAO PAULO, Sept 24 (Reuters) - President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva hailed a "new chapter in Brazil's development" on Friday after state oil company Petrobras sold $70 billion in shares at a higher-than-expected price, a record deal that could make the ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-09-24T18:26:26Z)

House leader: Tax cut vote won't happen this week

The second-ranking House Democratic leader says the House probably won't vote this week on extending middle-class tax cuts and will deal instead with the issue after the elections. Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland says that because the legislation is stuck in ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-26T14:13:32Z)

Utah State opens anxiety treatment clinic

LOGAN, Utah — Utah State University has opened a campus-based clinic for the treatment of anxiety disorders. The Herald Journal of Logan reports the Anxiety Disorders Specialty Clinic is housed in the Psychology Community Clinic. Three of the 12 staff ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-26T18:02:36Z)

Ex-Lobbyist Pleads Guilty to Illegal Campaign Donations

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A former lobbyist who helped clients secure more than $100 million in military contracts pleaded guilty Friday to illegally funneling more than $380,000 in campaign contributions to House members controlling the Pentagon's budget ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-25T03:16:09Z)

Lobbyist guilty in campaign case

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- A Pittsburgh native who founded and headed a powerful lobbying firm with ties to several Pennsylvania lawmakers pleaded guilty Friday to illegally funneling more than $386,000 in campaign contributions to House members controlling the ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-09-25T03:59:06Z)

STOCKS NEWS ASIA-Shares to make strong start

WELLINGTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Asian stocks will likely surge on Monday, as global markets had a powerful finish to the week, fuelled by positive U.S. corporate investment data. The main Wall Street indexes rose between 1.9 percent and 2.3 percent on ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-09-26T22:48:55Z)

Unilever snaps up Simple and VO5

Consumer goods giant Unilever today unveiled a deal worth £2.3bn to add VO5 shampoo and Simple soap to its line-up of hair and skin care products. Unilever, which already owns brands such as Dove, Sunsilk, Pond's and Vaseline, said the proposed ... (Source: nebusiness.co.uk 2010-09-27T10:44:45Z)

Obama tells world that Mideast talks a priority

UNITED NATIONS — President Barack Obama yesterday challenged a pessimistic world to overcome decades of shattered promises and help Israelis and Palestinians close a historic deal within a year. "This time will be different," he declared, offering a ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-09-24T10:55:28Z)

Music notes: Utah Symphony salutes young soloists, while gospel and bluegrass legends play Logan

The Utah Symphony announces its 51st annual Salute to Youth concert. New music director Thierry Fischer will conduct. The nine young soloists, selected from a series of auditions, are pianists Anthony Cheng, 11, of Sandy, and Natalie Coombs, 17, of Draper ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-09-23T23:56:54Z)

Wal-Mart buys African retailer for $4.25 billion

NEW YORK -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is offering to buy South African retailer Massmart Holdings Ltd. for about $4.25 billion in a surprise move. A deal would give the world's largest retailer an opening to expand in Africa, a fast-growing region. Wal-Mart ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-27T17:04:08Z)

Lobbyist linked to Murtha takes plea deal

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A former defense lobbyist who helped clients secure more than $100 million in contracts pleaded guilty Friday to illegally funneling $386,250 in campaign contributions to House members controlling the Pentagon's budget. Paul J ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-25T06:58:04Z)

Southwest is buying AirTran airline for $1.4 billion

Southwest Airlines will buy AirTran Airways for $1.4 billion, giving it access to Atlanta, the nation's busiest airport. The airlines announced the deal Monday morning after discussing it since the spring. The acquisition also gives Dallas-based ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-09-27T16:56:59Z)

Obama challenges globe to help seal Mideast deal

UNITED NATIONS -- President Barack Obama challenged a pessimistic world to overcome decades of shattered promises and help Israelis and Palestinians close a historic deal within a year. "This time will be different," he declared at a Thursday morning ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-09-24T13:11:29Z)

Summary Box: Wal-Mart's offer for African retailer

THE OFFER: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. wants to buy South African retailer Massmart Holdings Ltd. for about $4.25 billion in a bid to jump-start growth beyond its sluggish U.S. business. THE MARKET: A deal would give the world's largest retailer an opening to ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-27T16:35:30Z)

White House, Dems see tax cut vote after election

WASHINGTON (AP) รข€" The second-ranking House Democratic leader says the House probably won't vote this week on extending middle-class tax cuts and will deal instead with the issue after the elections. Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland says that because the ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-09-26T15:46:35Z)

Indy passengers unlikely to benefit from Southwest-AirTran merger

Indianapolis - Southwest Airlines has agreed to buy AirTran in a $1.42 billion deal that will combine two of the nation's biggest discount carriers. However, Indianapolis passengers aren't likely to see much benefit. The two airlines primarily overlap in ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-27T18:15:43Z)

Brazil basks in record Petrobras deal

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva hailed a "new chapter in Brazil's development" on Friday after state oil company Petrobras sold $70 billion in shares at a higher-than-expected price, a record deal that could make the country one ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-09-25T01:21:37Z)

Comcast's Burke to be chief of NBC Universal

Comcast Corp. 's second-in-command, Steve Burke, will become chief executive of NBC Universal when the merger of the entertainment assets of Comcast and General Electric Co. is complete, the two companies announced Sunday. Burke, 52, will succeed Jeff ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-27T13:43:43Z)

China seeks binding climate treaty

China wants the world to seal a binding climate change treaty by late next year, a Chinese negotiator said in a newspaper on Friday, blaming US politics for impeding talks and making a deal on global warming impossible this year. Li Gao, a senior Chinese ... (Source: South China Morning Post 2010-09-24T11:38:25Z)

Unilever to acquire St. Ives and VO5 manufacturer Alberto Culver for $3.7 billion

MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS (BNO NEWS) — Unilever has acquired Alberto Culver Company (ACC), which manufactures important beauty care brands such as TRESemme, Alberto VO5, and St. Ives, for approximately $3.7 billion, ACC said Monday. Along with the ... (Source: Thaindian.com 2010-09-27T14:48:08Z)

Obama: It's peace time

UNITED NATIONS — Grasping for Mideast peace, President Barack Obama on Thursday challenged a pessimistic world to overcome decades of shattered promises and help Israelis and Palestinians close a historic deal within a year. "This time will be ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-09-24T18:55:04Z)

US Senate bill seeks to crack down on online piracy

A bill introduced in the US Senate on Monday would give US law enforcement authorities more tools to crack down on websites engaged in piracy of movies, television shows and music. The Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act has received support ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-09-20T20:25:43Z)

Is Comcast Nearing an NBC Universal Deal?

Is Comcast Corp. ( CMCSA ) on the verge of getting regulatory approval to acquire a controlling stake in NBC Universal ( NBCU )? A r ecent change at the helm of NBCU indicates this. Yesterday, Comcast and General Electric Co. ( GE ) , the current owner of ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-09-27T18:22:53Z)

Unilever PLC nears deal to buy maker of Alberto VO5: report

AFP - Anglo-Dutch food and cosmetics giant Unilever PLC is nearing a deal to buy US-based Alberto Culver Co., the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. According to the Journal, the Melrose Park, Illinois-based ... (Source: France 24 2010-09-27T00:07:40Z)

Wal-Mart Bids $4.6 Billion for South Africa's Massmart

Continuing to look beyond a sluggish U.S. retail market, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Monday it has made a preliminary proposal to buy South African retailer Massmart Holdings Inc. for 32 billion rand ($4.6 billion). While the price for Wal-Mart would be ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-27T15:23:56Z)

China seeks globally binding climate treaty late 2011: report

BEIJING - China wants the world to seal a binding climate change treaty by late 2011, a Chinese negotiator has told a newspaper, blaming US politics for impeding talks and making a deal on global warming impossible this year. Li Gao, a senior Chinese ... (Source: Business Spectator 2010-09-24T11:02:38Z)

Comcast and GE Name Burke CEO of NBC Universal

Comcast and General Electric have announced that Stephen Burke will become chief executive officer of NBC Universal upon the close of Comcast's acquisition of 51 percent of NBCU from GE. Burke, 52, would succeed NBC Universal President and CEO Jeff ... (Source: Communications Technology 2010-09-27T18:15:43Z)

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