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Deals of the Hour / June 1, 2011, 10:42 pm

Ford Missing Targets Pressures Mulally to Fix Mishaps: Cars

"Improved quality has been essential to the revival of the Ford brand," said Jesse Toprak, an industry analyst at TrueCar.com, a Santa Monica, California, website that tracks auto-sales trends. "It's been very, very important when you look at the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-02T04:31:54Z)

U.S. Reps. Sandy Adams and Bill Posey Guest columnists

It's unfortunate that our critics offer no solution of their own to save Medicare. Adams and Posey are Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives for Florida Districts 24 and 15, respectively. The two districts include Brevard County. (Source: Florida Today 2011-06-02T05:07:41Z)

Obama, Paul Ryan clash in White House meeting on debt

Related House deals symbolic blow to raising debt ceiling House Republicans' budget plan defeated in the Senate White House: 'Weeks' until deal on debt limit Democrats have gained traction in the debate with Republicans by painting Ryan's Medicare proposal ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-01T23:02:37Z)

Tuesday at the North Carolina General Assembly

MENTAL HEALTH: A bill directing North Carolina's local mental health treatment system to offer coverage through a managed-care model is heading to the House floor. The House Health and Human Services Committee voted in favor of expanding pilot projects ... (Source: RealClearPolitics 2011-06-02T05:22:00Z)

Baseball's investigation into Dodgers' finances could be nearing an end

At the same hearing, Jamie McCourt will ask Superior Court Judge Scott Gordon to order the immediate sale of the team. Fox does not plan to move forward with the television contract unless the company can be assured Jamie McCourt will not contest the deal in court. (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-02T04:46:13Z)

Love's unveils mobile phone app and nationwide sweepstakes

"We are excited to offer 'Love's Connect' to our customers and give them a chance to win cash," Frankenfield said. Customers who do not have a smartphone can get special deal alerts via text message or email by signing up at www.loves.com. (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2011-06-02T05:00:32Z)

Commissioner's office aims for June 22 to finish inquiry into team's finances

At the same hearing, Jamie McCourt will ask Superior Court Judge Scott Gordon to order the immediate sale of the team. Fox does not plan to move forward with the television contract unless the company can be assured Jamie McCourt will not contest the deal in court. (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-02T05:14:51Z)

Shortages cause U.S. auto sales to cool in May

Deals aren't likely to come back until the end of this summer, and some experts are advising people to delay their purchases if they can. "If you don't have to buy, wait until fall. If you lease a car, extend it," said Edmunds.com chief Jeremy Anwyl. (Source: Kansas City Star 2011-06-02T04:46:13Z)

Billy Donovan suggests seeding SEC Tournament by RPI

DESTIN – Billy Donovan didn't expect his idea to be popular with his peers. But the longest-tenured of SEC basketball coaches decided to offer his own suggestion for changes to the schedule and tournament. Discussion in meetings Tuesday focused on ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2011-06-01T21:15:14Z)

SIPC Forum, BDO Censured, UBS Probe, SEC's Scarboro: Compliance

Grupo Televisa SA (TLEVICPO) controls three cable operators that offer packages of TV, phone and Web service, and it shares a brand, Yoo, with Megacable Holdings SAB, the nation's largest cable carrier. Telmex filed a complaint in March with the ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-02T04:53:22Z)

MLS: Chivas USA 1, Vancouver 1 (tie)

He received a direct red card for making a late and dangerous tackle. Nick LaBrocca scored for Chivas USA just moments after the break, but the lead lasted less than 2 minutes. Vancouver, which is in last place in the Western Conference slipped to 1-5-7. (Source: United Press International 2011-06-02T04:39:03Z)

SEC NOTEBOOK: Mississippi State may get to keep its cow bells

"That all changed when I learned the symbolism and tradition of it. "This past season when I buried one of my players (defensive end Nick Bell, who died of cancer), his mom stood over his coffin and rang her cowbell as they closed the coffin. It gave me a ... (Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal 2011-06-02T05:07:41Z)

STUDY: PRACTICALITY, HONESTY SAVED WICHITA FROM HIGH FORECLOSURE NUMBERS

We tend to pay our bills. A promise made means something." But there are hardships, said Brenda Noffert, a short-sale specialist at Realty World, hardships that don't involve overbuying a home. Owners can sell homes for less than they owe — a short sale ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2011-06-02T05:07:41Z)

Finley: Mackinac talks focus on fixing Bing's office

That's the kind of help Bing needs. While they're at it, these concerned business executives should offer to assess whether the mayor's office is working as well as it could to give Bing the best chance for success. (Source: Detroit News 2011-06-02T05:22:00Z)

AP Source: McCourt makes Dodgers payroll

The McCourts are embroiled in a nasty divorce where she recently asked Superior Court Judge Scott Gordon to order the sale of the team. Gordon has ruled that a postnuptial marital agreement signed by the former couple, which gave Frank McCourt sole ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-02T04:39:03Z)

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