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Deals of the Hour / May 29, 2011, 4:51 am

Rick Haglund: Despite cutting tax credits, Michigan is not leaving the incentives business

Michigan no longer will offer business tax credits when a corporate income tax takes effect Jan. 1. But that doesn't mean the state is leaving the incentives business. The Michigan Economic Development Corp. is getting an additional $50 million from the ... (Source: MLive.com 2011-05-29T10:56:02Z)

Yemen president, tribal chief agree to end clashes

A member the committee of tribal leaders who brokered Saturday's deal said the sides had agreed to withdraw their forces from the neighborhood starting Sunday morning. The mediation committee will take control of the government buildings seized by tribal ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2011-05-29T02:56:25Z)

Medicaid Reform: New plan starts with ill children

Nick Lashutka, president of the Ohio Children's Hospital Association, said children's hospitals already are coordinating care and are eager to work with the administration to develop alternative-care organizations. Ultimately, he said, the greatest savings ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2011-05-29T10:34:33Z)

End of pension exemption is biggest change to tax code

Credits for city income taxes, contributions to public institutions, food banks and homeless shelters will be gone. Q: Is it a done deal? A: It is for now; it's the law. The foremost challenge in the near term is probably a lawsuit that public-sector ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2011-05-29T10:41:43Z)

Yemen Republican Guard unit defects to opposition

A member the committee of tribal leaders who brokered Saturday's deal said the sides had agreed to withdraw their forces from the neighborhood starting Sunday morning. The mediation committee will take control of the government buildings seized by tribal ... (Source: Times Union 2011-05-29T11:10:21Z)

Raid on bin Laden compound avenged CIA deaths

Before the U.S. could make that deal, it had to be sure the information was credible and the would-be defector wasn't really a double agent. But even talking to him was a risky move. If a meeting with the CIA was discovered, the Iraqi would be killed for sure. (Source: Salon 2011-05-29T11:38:59Z)

Jackets hope Johansen is the real deal, and he looks like it

The Jackets, having earned a top-eight pick in 10 of their 11 NHL drafts, should by now have a wealth of young talent that is the envy of the league. But too many of those picks have either flamed out (Alexandre Picard, Gilbert Brule and, so far, Nikita ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2011-05-29T10:41:43Z)

Analysis finds SUNY school presidents get major salaries, perks

"You have to be competitive. Truth be told, it's exorbitant, it's a lot of money," Assemblyman Sam Hoyt, D-Buffalo, said of the recent deal for the University at Buffalo president. "But I think as you begin to compare it with other great universities and ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2011-05-29T11:17:30Z)

Suspected Al Qaeda Gunmen Reportedly Seize Yemeni City

A member the committee of tribal leaders who brokered Saturday's deal said the sides had agreed to withdraw their forces from the neighborhood starting Sunday morning. The mediation committee will take control of the government buildings seized by tribal ... (Source: FOX News 2011-05-29T10:48:52Z)

Chain makes offer to buy medical center

A Boston-based hospital chain has made a last-minute offer to buy the troubled Landmark Medical Center ... Landmark for nearly two years before talks fell apart in December. The deal requires approval by a judge. (Source: Boston Globe 2011-05-29T11:17:30Z)

New Orleans area deserves better insurance options, prices as hurricane season begins, officials say

"Because most homes that are insured for flood are insured through the National Flood Insurance Program, there's not a great deal of impact on the risk profile of New Orleans homes." Hartwig further said that insurers will need to decide for themselves if ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2011-05-29T11:24:40Z)

High school track: East Lansing, Williamston win state titles

In Division 4, junior Kelsey Butcher of Morrice won both the 100 and 300 hurdles to lead the Oriole girls to a fifth-place finish. The other local winner was Dansville's Nick Moon who won the boys 800. (Source: Lansing State Journal 2011-05-29T10:34:33Z)

Rennes winger casts doubt on Liverpool move

Marveaux is available on free transfer and was assumed to be heading to Anfield in the summer. However, the former France under-21 international has not yet decided on a final destination. "I have not chosen. I have not yet signed. What is certain is that ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2011-05-29T10:48:52Z)

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