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Deals of the Hour / June 26, 2011, 12:44 pm

Lawmakers harden positions on taxes, spending

They say they will not support a package that relies only on spending cuts. "Make no mistake. there needs to be revenues in any deal," said senior Democratic Senator Charles Schumer. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said he was confident Congress could ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-24T23:39:46Z)

In Gold Cup final, it's red, white and boo again

"It's part of something we have to deal with on the night." It wasn't just something. It was everything. I've never heard more consistent loud cheering for one team here, from the air horns to the " Ole " chants with each Mexico pass, all set to the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-26T18:43:54Z)

Whitey Bulger, a savvy, feared fugitive, is found frail and paranoid

Savvy and feared, Bulger seized control of a mob empire, running rackets, shakedowns and drug deals over 40 years ... But soon after Bulger was lured out of a Santa Monica apartment on Wednesday and arrested at long last, it became clear that the reputed ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-24T17:20:22Z)

Nigeria v France - as it happened

50 min: Oparanozie is rather harshly penalised for shirt pulling when running into the box and France take the free kick and start to build, up the right more this half – they have a cross that Dede doesn't deal with then a shot that scampers into her arms. (Source: The Guardian 2011-06-26T18:58:13Z)

Biden warns GOP on debt ceiling talks

"We're not going to let the middle class carry the whole burden. We will sacrifice. But they must be in on the deal," Biden said in a speech at the Ohio Democratic Party's annual dinner. Biden led efforts on a deficit-reduction plan but Republicans pulled ... (Source: Associated Press 2011-06-26T19:05:22Z)

Golden Mexico just too good for USA

If he would have turned to Tim Ream, and moved Carlos Bocanegra to left back, Ream would have had to deal with the likes of 'Chicharito' and Dos Santos. In other words, Bradley didn't have great options, but after Bornstein had been shredded ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2011-06-26T18:29:35Z)

Doom looms as Falcons lose 1-0 to France

The decisive moment of the match came early in the second half as Delie claimed the honour of scoring the first goal at Germany 2011, with the striker converting from close range after Nigeria failed to deal with Eugenie Le Sommer's right-sided (Source: Vanguard 2011-06-26T18:43:54Z)

Mike Rizzo calls Davey Johnson a 'perfect fit' to manage the Nationals

General Manager Mike Rizzo officially announced Davey Johnson as the Nationals manager starting Monday in Anaheim for the remainder of the season, calling the decision "a perfect fit at a very opportune time for us" and outlining an arrangement that ... (Source: Washington Post 2011-06-26T18:29:35Z)

MLB Notebook: Johnson expected to be named Orioles' new manager

"The weakness and the numbness are the two things. The pain is still there, but I can deal with pain; I can play with pain. But going out there and trying to hit with one arm, obviously—you saw the results. It wasn't good. "I wasn't helping the team. (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-25T23:09:57Z)

Bank of America Sees Overseas Takeovers by India Companies Curbed by Rates

At the same time, inbound deals are likely to rise as foreign companies seize on low interest rates in Europe and the U.S. to buy assets in Asia 's second-fastest growing major economy, said Bala Swaminathan, vice chairman of corporate and investment ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-26T18:43:54Z)

Nine felony drug-related arrests on second night of Electric Daisy Carnival

Hernandez was charged with obtaining money under false pretenses, attempted forgery and conspiracy to commit a crime. "A lot of times if a deal was too good to be true, there's probably something wrong with it," Roberts said. (Source: Las Vegas Weekly 2011-06-26T19:05:22Z)

New England Mafia is weakened but still pursued

"These mob families have been taken apart." Bulger, 81, was captured Wednesday in Santa Monica, Calif., where he apparently had been living for most of the time he was a fugitive. Bulger, who appeared Friday afternoon inside a heavily guarded federal ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2011-06-26T19:19:41Z)

Biden offers voice of empathy on the economy

"We're not going to let the middle class carry the whole burden. We will sacrifice. But they must be in on the deal," Biden said in a speech at the Ohio Democratic Party's annual dinner. The vice president has defended Obama's handling of the economy ... (Source: USA Today 2011-06-26T18:43:54Z)

Azerbaijan warns Armenia with show of military might

The parade was held after the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia failed to agree despite strong international pressure to a roadmap document that would have been a significant step towards a Karabakh peace deal. The two enemies traded accusations after the ... (Source: France 24 2011-06-26T18:43:54Z)

New York Vote has National Impact for Gay Marriage Supporters

"We've won every free, fair vote of the people," Brown said Saturday. "Backroom deals in Albany are not an indication of what people in this country think about marriage." Efforts may surface in some states to repeal the existing marriage bans, but the ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-26T18:43:54Z)

Sullivan: South Hackensack's Gene Monahan to be honored by the Yankees

Various chrome-colored scissors peek out the back pockets of his black trainer's paints, a dark interlocking NY logo dots his white golf shirt and up top, his gray-speckled military-style cut stands up to the fiercest winds. He is the ultimate behind-the ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2011-06-26T18:22:26Z)

Capture of Boston Gangster Could Mean More Scandal

If Bulger decides to cut a deal with prosecutors, he could implicate an untold number ... is charged in connection with 19 murders. He was captured in Santa Monica, Calif., Wednesday, where he had lived for 15 of the last 16 years, according to his landlord. (Source: FOX News 2011-06-24T11:58:15Z)

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