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Deals of the Hour / June 7, 2011, 2:46 am

When a player says what Carlos Zambrano did, he wants out

But it was Z; it was the bad guy. ''What's the big deal about this?'' Zambrano said before the Cubs opened their three-game series in Cincinnati. ''Let's move on. Let's play baseball.'' Calm and cool. Yes, Zambrano is all grown up now. (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2011-06-07T08:57:59Z)

White House vows 'real' Afghan troop drawdown

Eric Lipkin, a second-generation Madoff employee who worked at Madoff's secretive investment advisory business for 16 years, pleaded guilty to conspiracy, bank fraud and falsifying financial records in a cooperation deal with prosecutors." New York ... (Source: Detroit News 2011-06-07T09:05:08Z)

Madoff employee pleads guilty to bank fraud, other charges

Eric Lipkin, a second-generation Madoff employee who worked at Madoff's secretive investment advisory business for 16 years, pleaded guilty to conspiracy, bank fraud and falsifying financial records in a cooperation deal with prosecutors. The 37-year-old ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2011-06-07T08:57:59Z)

US waits for reforms by new partner India to improve market access for American exporters

But despite India's approval this week of a major defense deal, the U.S. still has a hard time doing business with the world's second most populous nation. In the nearly seven months since Obama pressed for stronger economic ties during a visit to ... (Source: Washington Post 2011-06-07T09:12:18Z)

Democrats say budget needs time to be read

Gov. Branstad has said contingency plans are in place to deal with that situation but has not outlined how such a process would work. (Source: Des Moines Register 2011-06-07T09:05:08Z)

US waits for economic reforms by new partner India

But despite India's approval this week of a major defense deal, the U.S. still has a hard time doing business with the world's second most populous nation. In the nearly seven months since Obama pressed for stronger economic ties during a visit to India ... (Source: Arizona Daily Sun 2011-06-07T09:19:27Z)

Anthony Weiner's sexting scandal gets big thumbs down in Queens, Brooklyn

He's not like a preacher. I'd rather vote for him now that I know he's down to earth," said Steve Acevedo , 25, of Sheepshead Bay. From a candidate wearing a Nazi SS uniform to another in a sexy Santa outfit, the most embarrassing political photos. (Source: New York Daily News 2011-06-07T09:33:46Z)

Govt clears biggest-ever defence deal with US

India has formally cleared the biggest-ever Indo-US defence deal , the $4.1 billion contract for 10 C-17 ... the fact remains that if the deals in the pipeline are also taken into account, America has bagged contracts worth well over $11 billion in the ... (Source: Times of India 2011-06-07T02:52:54Z)

Obama, Merkel to talk policy before night of pomp

In a White House meeting Tuesday, the two leaders were expected to deal with a wide range of issues, including NATO operations in Afghanistan and Libya, the Middle East peace process and the world economy. Later, Obama was to treat Merkel to a night of ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2011-06-07T09:05:08Z)

Analysis: German lawmakers see no alternative to more Greek aid

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel faces intense domestic pressure to win concessions from Athens and involve private sector investors in a new aid deal for Greece, but the risks of a rebellion in parliament against further assistance are ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-07T09:40:56Z)

Anthony Weiner, I have Only One Word For You.

Did you lie to them like they were children over something that shouldn't have been allowed to be a big deal? Did you make them look like ... So it becomes, what does this show us about how he deals with a mistake? I'm not saying Congressman Weiner shouldn ... (Source: Salon 2011-06-07T09:05:08Z)

Schalke profit from Bayern's desire

These two arguments against the Neuer signing from the camp of hardcore Bayern supporters are usually frowned upon as too emotional by those Bayern fans who welcome the move and also by many neutral observers who seem to think that this is a good deal for the club. (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2011-06-07T09:19:27Z)

Obama will face a much tougher election in 2012

The November 2012 presidential election is 17 months away, and the president and his supporters are cheering over the stimulus packages, the 2011 budget deal and the killing of Osama bin Laden. Add to the president's list of credits the likelihood of an ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2011-06-07T08:57:59Z)

Top pick Cole adds to Pirates' stock of quality minor league pitchers

1 or 2 starter would be in free-agency for a single season, much less the length of the deal. Assuming the Pirates can sign Cole, who is being advised by Scott Boras, before the Aug. 15 deadline, they would suddenly have a minor league system heavy with ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2011-06-07T09:19:27Z)

Mountain West Conference gets new brand, logo

He said despite the loss of big-name universities like BYU, Utah and TCU, the conference is on the way up. He pointed to a new television deal, which is currently being hammered out; increases in revenue payouts every year since the conference's creation ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2011-06-07T09:05:08Z)

Zambrano, Cubs quick to avoid controversy

Reports out of Cincinnati said Marmol and Zambrano chatted on the field during Monday's early work. "What's the big deal about this?" Zambrano said to reporters. "I said what I said yesterday because I was frustrated. At the same time ... (Source: Arlington Heights Daily Herald 2011-06-07T02:24:16Z)

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